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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Pethidine

Pethidine 50mg capsules

No stability information

Stability notes for Pethidine 50mg capsules

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Pethidine 50mg capsules (Special Order)

Pethidine 50mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Pethidine 50mg tablets

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container. Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA  Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products pethidine 50mg tablets (Martindale Pharma) and pethidine 50mg tablets (Teva UK Limited).

Suppliers (4) of Pethidine 50mg tablets
Pethidine 50mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Pethidine 50mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Pethidine 50mg tablets (Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Pethidine 50mg tablets (Teva UK Ltd)

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.