MCA stability tool

Check whether tablets and capsules are suitable for a multi-compartment compliance aid (MCA), and build a list to print.

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Metoclopramide

Metoclopramide 5mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Metoclopramide 5mg tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA. Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Stability study supports 6 months in airtight (sealed) MCA.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the product metoclopramide 5mg tablets (Bristol Laboratories Limited).

Suppliers

Metoclopramide 5mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Metoclopramide 5mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Metoclopramide 5mg tablets (Bristol Laboratories Ltd)

Metoclopramide 10mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Metoclopramide 10mg tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA. Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Stability study supports 6 months in airtight (sealed) MCA.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Maxolon 10mg tablets (ADVANZ Pharma) and metoclopramide 10mg tablets (Bristol Laboratories Limited).

Suppliers (11) of Metoclopramide 10mg tablets
Maxolon 10mg tablets (Advanz Pharma)
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets (Accord-UK Ltd)
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets (Almus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets (Bristol Laboratories Ltd)
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets (Crescent Pharma Ltd)
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets (Genesis Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets (Relonchem Ltd)
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)

What the ratings mean

Compatible
Suitable for use. Keep in MCA for shortest possible time: no more than 5 weeks for non-airtight; 8 weeks for airtight. Use likely to be off-label.
Use with caution
Suitable with mitigations. Keep in MCA for shortest possible time: no more than 5 weeks for non-airtight; 8 weeks for airtight. Use likely to be off-label and supported by limited data.
Incompatible
Medicines under this category are not suitable for use in MCAs.
No stability information
These medicines have not been reviewed by SPS.