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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Promethazine hydrochloride

Promethazine 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free

Unsuitable

Stability notes for Promethazine 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Phenergan 5mg/5ml elixir (Opella Healthcare UK Ltd)

Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Promethazine hydrochloride 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 promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets (Crescent Pharma Limited).

Suppliers (6) of Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets
Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets (Genesis Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets (Manx Healthcare Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets (Noumed Life Sciences Ltd)

Promethazine hydrochloride 20mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Promethazine hydrochloride 20mg 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 product Sominex 20mg tablets (Dexcel Pharma Ltd).

Supplier

Sominex 20mg tablets (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd)

Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg 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 Phenergan 25mg tablets (Opella Healthcare UK Limited) and promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets (Crescent Pharma Limited).

Suppliers (11) of Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets
Phenergan 25mg tablets (Lexon (UK) Ltd)
Phenergan 25mg tablets (Opella Healthcare UK Ltd)
Phenergan 25mg tablets (Pilsco Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets (Genesis Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets (Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets (Manx Healthcare Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets (Noumed Life Sciences Ltd)
Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets (Teva 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.