Actual Medicinal Product (AMP) Paracetamol 500mg caplets (Ennogen Healthcare Ltd)

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Stability Information

(Some stability information inherited from generic)

Stability
compatible_special_measures logo Lack of data and/or stability concerns exist. MCA use may be acceptable but is likely to be off-label and require mitigation measures. Keep medicines in MCAs for the shortest time necessary. Generally, up to 5 weeks maximum unless otherwise specified, or up to 8 weeks if the MCA is airtight (sealed). Consider the risk of potency loss or dose variability and monitor for changes in efficacy or adverse effects after MCA initiation.
Notes

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.   Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA.  Provided sufficient protection from moisture, stability data supports 6 weeks in MCA. Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Panadol Advance 500mg tablets (Haleon UK Trading Limited) and Paracetamol 500mg tablets (Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd).

Generic
Paracetamol
Formulation
Paracetamol 500mg tablets
  • Paracetamol
    • Paracetamol 500mg tablets
      • Paracetamol 500mg caplets (Ennogen Healthcare Ltd)

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