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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Mesalazine

Mesalazine 1.2g gastro-resistant modified-release tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Mesalazine 1.2g gastro-resistant modified-release tablets

Store in airtight containers and protect from moisture.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Mezavant XL 1200mg tablets (Takeda UK Ltd).

Suppliers (6) of Mesalazine 1.2g gastro-resistant modified-release tablets
Mezavant XL 1200mg tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Mezavant XL 1200mg tablets (Lexon (UK) Ltd)
Mezavant XL 1200mg tablets (Necessity Supplies Ltd)
Mezavant XL 1200mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Mezavant XL 1200mg tablets (Takeda UK Ltd)
Zyduco XL 1200mg tablets (Zydus Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)

Mesalazine 1.6g gastro-resistant tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Mesalazine 1.6g gastro-resistant tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Octasa 1600mg MR gastro-resistant tablets (Tillotts Pharma UK Ltd)

Mesalazine 1g/100ml enema

No stability information

Stability notes for Mesalazine 1g/100ml enema

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers

Mesalazine 1g/100ml enema (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Mesalazine 1g/100ml enema (Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Pentasa Mesalazine 1g/100ml enema (Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd)

Mesalazine 1g/application foam enema

No stability information

Stability notes for Mesalazine 1g/application foam enema

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Salofalk 1g/application foam enema (Dr. Falk Pharma UK Ltd)

Mesalazine 1g gastro-resistant tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Mesalazine 1g gastro-resistant tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers

Salcrozine 1000mg gastro-resistant tablets (Galen Ltd)
Salofalk 1g gastro-resistant tablets (Dr. Falk Pharma UK Ltd)

Mesalazine 1g modified-release tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Mesalazine 1g modified-release tablets

Store in airtight containers and protect from light. Discolouration (which is harmless) may occur outside packaging. Maximum one week in MCA.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Pentasa 1g modified-release tablets (Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd).

Suppliers

Pentasa 1g modified-release tablets (Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Pentasa 1g modified-release tablets (Necessity Supplies Ltd)
Pentasa 1g modified-release tablets (Pilsco Ltd)

Mesalazine 2g/59ml enema

No stability information

Stability notes for Mesalazine 2g/59ml enema

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Mesalazine 2g/59ml enema (Dr. Falk Pharma UK Ltd)

Mesalazine 400mg gastro-resistant tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Mesalazine 400mg gastro-resistant tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers (4) of Mesalazine 400mg gastro-resistant tablets
Asacol 400mg MR gastro-resistant tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Mesalazine 400mg gastro-resistant tablets (Tillotts Pharma UK Ltd)
Octasa 400mg MR gastro-resistant tablets (Tillotts Pharma UK Ltd)
Compatible
Zintasa 400mg EC tablets (Morningside Healthcare Ltd)

Mesalazine 500mg gastro-resistant tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Mesalazine 500mg gastro-resistant tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers

Salcrozine 500mg gastro-resistant tablets (Galen Ltd)
Salofalk 500mg gastro-resistant tablets (Dr. Falk Pharma UK Ltd)
Use with caution

Mesalazine 500mg modified-release tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Mesalazine 500mg modified-release tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers (4) of Mesalazine 500mg modified-release tablets
Pentasa 500mg modified-release tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Pentasa 500mg modified-release tablets (Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Use with caution
Pentasa 500mg modified-release tablets (Necessity Supplies Ltd)
Pentasa 500mg modified-release tablets (Pharmaram Ltd)

Mesalazine 800mg gastro-resistant tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Mesalazine 800mg gastro-resistant tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers

Asacol 800mg MR gastro-resistant tablets (AbbVie Ltd)
Mesalazine 800mg gastro-resistant tablets (Tillotts Pharma UK Ltd)
Octasa 800mg MR gastro-resistant tablets (Tillotts Pharma UK Ltd)
Compatible

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.