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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Tetracycline

Tetracycline 250mg capsules

No stability information

Stability notes for Tetracycline 250mg capsules

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Tetracycline 250mg capsules (Special Order)

Tetracycline 250mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Tetracycline 250mg tablets

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.   Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA.  Drug discolours when exposed to strong sunlight and moisture. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products tetracycline 250mg tablets (Accord-UK Ltd) and tetracycline 250mg tablets (Crescent Pharma Limited).

Suppliers (5) of Tetracycline 250mg tablets
Tetracycline 250mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Tetracycline 250mg tablets (Accord-UK Ltd)
Tetracycline 250mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Tetracycline 250mg tablets (Almus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Tetracycline 250mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) 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.