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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Colchicine

Colchicine 500microgram tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Colchicine 500microgram tablets

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container. Colchicine darkens on exposure to light. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container. No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products colchicine 500 microgram tablets (Wockhardt UK Ltd) and colchicine 500 microgram tablets (Mylan)

Suppliers (14) of Colchicine 500microgram tablets
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Accord-UK Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Drugsrus Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Macleods Pharma UK Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Manx Healthcare Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Morningside Healthcare Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Noumed Life Sciences Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Strides Pharma UK Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)
Colchicine 500microgram tablets (Wockhardt 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.