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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Diclofenac potassium

Diclofenac potassium 50mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diclofenac potassium 50mg tablets

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

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the product Voltarol Rapid 50 mg Tablets (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd).

Suppliers

Voltarol Rapid 50mg tablets (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
Voltarol Rapid 50mg 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.