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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Rifampicin

Rifampicin 150mg capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Rifampicin 150mg capsules

Protect from light and moisture. Store in airtight containers.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Rifadin 150mg capsules (Sanofi).

Suppliers (6) of Rifampicin 150mg capsules
Rifadin 150mg capsules (Sanofi)
Rifampicin 150mg capsules (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Rifampicin 150mg capsules (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Rifampicin 150mg capsules (Imported)
Rifampicin 150mg capsules (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Rifampicin 150mg capsules (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)

Rifampicin 300mg capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Rifampicin 300mg capsules

Protect from light and moisture. Store in airtight containers.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Rifadin 300mg capsules (Sanofi) and Rimactane 300mg capsules (Sandoz Ltd).

Suppliers (7) of Rifampicin 300mg capsules
Rifadin 300mg capsules (Sanofi)
Rifampicin 300mg capsules (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Rifampicin 300mg capsules (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Rifampicin 300mg capsules (Drugsrus Ltd)
Rifampicin 300mg capsules (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Rifampicin 300mg capsules (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)
Rimactane 300mg capsules (Sandoz 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.