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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Montelukast

Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free

Formulation not suitable for use in MCAs.  Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Moisture sensitive medicine. Original packaging may contain desiccant. Light sensitive medicine.
No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the product montelukast 4mg chewable tablets (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd).

Suppliers (13) of Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (Accord-UK Ltd)
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (Bristol Laboratories Ltd)
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd)
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (Krka UK Ltd)
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (Milpharm Ltd)
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (Relonchem Ltd)
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free (Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd)
Singulair Paediatric 4mg chewable tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Singulair Paediatric 4mg chewable tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)

Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free

Formulation not suitable for use in MCAs.  Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
Moisture sensitive medicine. Original packaging may contain desiccant. Light sensitive medicine.
No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Singulair 5mg chewable tablets (Organon Pharma (UK) Limited) and montelukast 5mg chewable tablets (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd).

Suppliers (15) of Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Accord-UK Ltd)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Bristol Laboratories Ltd)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Krka UK Ltd)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Milpharm Ltd)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Relonchem Ltd)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Teva UK Ltd)
Montelukast 5mg chewable tablets sugar free (Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd)
Singulair Paediatric 5mg chewable tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Singulair Paediatric 5mg chewable tablets (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd)
Singulair Paediatric 5mg chewable tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)

Montelukast 10mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Montelukast 10mg 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 Singulair 10mg tablets (Organon Pharma (UK) Limited) and montelukast 10mg tablets (Sandoz Limited).

Suppliers (22) of Montelukast 10mg tablets
Montelukast 10mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Accord-UK Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Almus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Amarox Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Bristol Laboratories Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Crescent Pharma Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Krka UK Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Milpharm Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Rivopharm (UK) Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Sandoz Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Sun Pharma UK Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Teva UK Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Tillomed Laboratories Ltd)
Montelukast 10mg tablets (Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd)
Singulair 10mg tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Singulair 10mg tablets (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd)
Singulair 10mg 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.