MCA stability tool

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

Browse medicines A to Z

A (medicines beginning with A) B (medicines beginning with B) C (medicines beginning with C) D (medicines beginning with D) E (medicines beginning with E) F (medicines beginning with F) G (medicines beginning with G) H (medicines beginning with H) I (medicines beginning with I) K (medicines beginning with K) L (medicines beginning with L) M (medicines beginning with M) N (medicines beginning with N) O (medicines beginning with O) P (medicines beginning with P) Q (medicines beginning with Q) R (medicines beginning with R) S (medicines beginning with S) T (medicines beginning with T) U (medicines beginning with U) V (medicines beginning with V) W (medicines beginning with W) X (medicines beginning with X) Y (medicines beginning with Y) Z (medicines beginning with Z)

Medicines beginning with P

Phenytoin

Phenytoin 50mg chewable tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Phenytoin 50mg chewable tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in an airtight (sealed) MCA. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the product Epanutin Infatabs 50mg Chewable Tablets (Upjohn UK Limited).

Suppliers

Dilantin Infatabs 50mg chewable tablets (Imported (Canada))
Epanutin Infatabs 50mg chewable tablets (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)
Phenytoin 50mg chewable tablets (Special Order)

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.