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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Metoprolol

Metoprolol 12.5mg capsules

No stability information

Stability notes for Metoprolol 12.5mg capsules

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Metoprolol 12.5mg capsules (Special Order)

Metoprolol 25mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Metoprolol 25mg tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight container.  Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.  
Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Metoprolol 25mg tablets (Aurobindo Pharma – Milpharm Ltd).

Suppliers

Metoprolol 25mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Metoprolol 25mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Metoprolol 25mg tablets (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)

Metoprolol 50mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Metoprolol 50mg tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight container.  Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.  
Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Metoprolol 50mg tablets (Aurobindo Pharma – Milpharm Ltd).

Suppliers (9) of Metoprolol 50mg tablets
Metoprolol 50mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Metoprolol 50mg tablets (Accord-UK Ltd)
Metoprolol 50mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Metoprolol 50mg tablets (Almus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Metoprolol 50mg tablets (Bristol Laboratories Ltd)
Metoprolol 50mg tablets (Ipca Laboratories UK Ltd)
Metoprolol 50mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Metoprolol 50mg tablets (Milpharm Ltd)
Metoprolol 50mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)

Metoprolol 100mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Metoprolol 100mg tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight container.  Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.  
Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Metoprolol 100mg tablets (Aurobindo Pharma – Milpharm Ltd).

Suppliers (10) of Metoprolol 100mg tablets
Metoprolol 100mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Metoprolol 100mg tablets (Accord-UK Ltd)
Metoprolol 100mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Metoprolol 100mg tablets (Almus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Metoprolol 100mg tablets (Bristol Laboratories Ltd)
Metoprolol 100mg tablets (Ipca Laboratories UK Ltd)
Metoprolol 100mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Metoprolol 100mg tablets (Milpharm Ltd)
Metoprolol 100mg tablets (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd)
Metoprolol 100mg 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.