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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Mefloquine

Mefloquine 250mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Mefloquine 250mg tablets

Sensitive to moisture, photolytic - protect from light

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Lariam 250mg tablets (Neon Healthcare Ltd).

Suppliers

Lariam 250mg tablets (Neon Healthcare Ltd)
Lariam 250mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Mefloquine 250mg tablets (Imported)

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.