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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Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60mg tablets

Store in airtight containers. Protect from light and moisture.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Galpseud 60mg tablets (Thornton & Ross Ltd) and Sudafed Decongestant 60mg tablets (McNeil Products Ltd).

Suppliers

Boots Decongestant 60mg tablets (The Boots Company Plc)
Care Decongestant 60mg tablets (Thornton & Ross Ltd)
Sudafed Decongestant 60mg tablets (McNeil Products 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.