Therapeutic Justifi Cation
1. Any player who consults a doctor and is prescribed treatment or medi- cation for therapeutic reasons shall enquire whether the prescription contains prohibited substances or methods (cf. the list in the FIFA Doping Control Regulations).
2 If so, the player shall request alternative treatment or medication.
3 If there is no alternative treatment, the player shall obtain a medical certifi cate explaining the circumstances. This certifi cate shall be sent to the relevant FIFA body within 48 hours of the medical consultation. If a match takes place during this period, the certifi cate shall reach the relevant body before the match begins or be produced at the doping test. Once this time limit has passed, no medical certifi cate will be accepted.
4 The treatment will only be considered justifi able if endorsed by the relevant body of FIFA.
5 These provisions are subject to the FIFA Doping Control Regulations.