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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Lacidipine

Lacidipine 2mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Lacidipine 2mg tablets

Protect from light. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container. No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Motens 2mg tablets (GlaxoSmithKline UK) and Lacidipine 2mg film-coated tablets (Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Ltd).

Suppliers (8) of Lacidipine 2mg tablets
Lacidipine 2mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Lacidipine 2mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Lacidipine 2mg tablets (Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd)
Lacidipine 2mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Lacidipine 2mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Lacidipine 2mg tablets (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)
Lacidipine 2mg tablets (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Motens 2mg tablets (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd)

Lacidipine 4mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Lacidipine 4mg tablets

Protect from light. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container. No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Motens 4mg tablets (GlaxoSmithKline UK) and Lacidipine 4mg film-coated tablets (Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Ltd).

Suppliers (9) of Lacidipine 4mg tablets
Lacidipine 4mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Lacidipine 4mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Lacidipine 4mg tablets (Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd)
Lacidipine 4mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Lacidipine 4mg tablets (Rivopharm (UK) Ltd)
Lacidipine 4mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Lacidipine 4mg tablets (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)
Lacidipine 4mg tablets (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Motens 4mg tablets (GlaxoSmithKline 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.