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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Medicines beginning with F

Fentanyl

Fentanyl 1.2mg lozenges

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 1.2mg lozenges

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Actiq lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd).

Suppliers

Actiq 1.2mg lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd)
Cynril 1.2mg lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Fontus Health Ltd)

Fentanyl 1.6mg lozenges

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 1.6mg lozenges

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Actiq lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd).

Suppliers

Actiq 1.6mg lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd)
Cynril 1.6mg lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Fontus Health Ltd)

Fentanyl 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches

No stability information

Stability notes for Fentanyl 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers (11) of Fentanyl 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches
Durogesic DTrans 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (CST Pharma Ltd)
Durogesic DTrans 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Janssen-Cilag Ltd)
Fencino 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Luye Pharma Ltd)
Fenylat 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Luye Pharma Ltd)
Matrifen 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (CST Pharma Ltd)
Matrifen 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Teva UK Ltd)
Mezolar Matrix 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Pilsco Ltd)
Mezolar Matrix 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)
Opiodur 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Victanyl 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Accord-UK Ltd)
Yemex 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)

Fentanyl 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches

No stability information

Stability notes for Fentanyl 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers (11) of Fentanyl 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches
Durogesic DTrans 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (CST Pharma Ltd)
Durogesic DTrans 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Janssen-Cilag Ltd)
Fencino 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Luye Pharma Ltd)
Fenylat 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Luye Pharma Ltd)
Matrifen 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (CST Pharma Ltd)
Matrifen 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Teva UK Ltd)
Mezolar Matrix 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Pilsco Ltd)
Mezolar Matrix 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)
Opiodur 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Victanyl 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Accord-UK Ltd)
Yemex 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)

Fentanyl 37.5microgram/hour transdermal patches

No stability information

Stability notes for Fentanyl 37.5microgram/hour transdermal patches

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Mezolar Matrix 37.5microgram/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)

Fentanyl 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches

No stability information

Stability notes for Fentanyl 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers (11) of Fentanyl 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches
Durogesic DTrans 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (CST Pharma Ltd)
Durogesic DTrans 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Janssen-Cilag Ltd)
Fencino 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Luye Pharma Ltd)
Fenylat 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Luye Pharma Ltd)
Matrifen 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (CST Pharma Ltd)
Matrifen 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Teva UK Ltd)
Mezolar Matrix 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Pilsco Ltd)
Mezolar Matrix 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)
Opiodur 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Victanyl 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Accord-UK Ltd)
Yemex 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)

Fentanyl 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches

No stability information

Stability notes for Fentanyl 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers (11) of Fentanyl 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches
Durogesic DTrans 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (CST Pharma Ltd)
Durogesic DTrans 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Janssen-Cilag Ltd)
Fencino 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Luye Pharma Ltd)
Fenylat 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Luye Pharma Ltd)
Matrifen 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (CST Pharma Ltd)
Matrifen 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Teva UK Ltd)
Mezolar Matrix 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Pilsco Ltd)
Mezolar Matrix 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)
Opiodur 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Victanyl 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Accord-UK Ltd)
Yemex 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)

Fentanyl 100microgram buccal tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 100microgram buccal tablets sugar free

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Effentora buccal tablets (Teva UK Ltd).

Supplier

Effentora 100microgram buccal tablets (Teva UK Ltd)

Fentanyl 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches

No stability information

Stability notes for Fentanyl 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers (11) of Fentanyl 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches
Durogesic DTrans 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (CST Pharma Ltd)
Durogesic DTrans 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Janssen-Cilag Ltd)
Fencino 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Luye Pharma Ltd)
Fenylat 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Luye Pharma Ltd)
Matrifen 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (CST Pharma Ltd)
Matrifen 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Teva UK Ltd)
Mezolar Matrix 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Pilsco Ltd)
Mezolar Matrix 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)
Opiodur 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)
Victanyl 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Accord-UK Ltd)
Yemex 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches (Sandoz Ltd)

Fentanyl 100microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 100microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Designed for sublingual administration.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Abstral sublingual tablets (Kyowa Kirin Ltd).

Suppliers

Abstral 100microgram sublingual tablets (Grunenthal Ltd)
Fenhuma 100microgram sublingual tablets (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)

Fentanyl 200microgram buccal tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 200microgram buccal tablets sugar free

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Effentora buccal tablets (Teva UK Ltd).

Supplier

Effentora 200microgram buccal tablets (Teva UK Ltd)

Fentanyl 200microgram lozenges

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 200microgram lozenges

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Actiq lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd).

Suppliers

Actiq 200microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (CST Pharma Ltd)
Actiq 200microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd)
Cynril 200microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Fontus Health Ltd)

Fentanyl 200microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 200microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Designed for sublingual administration.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Abstral sublingual tablets (Kyowa Kirin Ltd).

Suppliers

Abstral 200microgram sublingual tablets (Grunenthal Ltd)
Fenhuma 200microgram sublingual tablets (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)

Fentanyl 300microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 300microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Designed for sublingual administration.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Abstral sublingual tablets (Kyowa Kirin Ltd).

Suppliers

Abstral 300microgram sublingual tablets (Grunenthal Ltd)
Fenhuma 300microgram sublingual tablets (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)

Fentanyl 400microgram buccal tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 400microgram buccal tablets sugar free

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Effentora buccal tablets (Teva UK Ltd).

Supplier

Effentora 400microgram buccal tablets (Teva UK Ltd)

Fentanyl 400microgram lozenges

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 400microgram lozenges

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Actiq lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd).

Suppliers

Actiq 400microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (CST Pharma Ltd)
Actiq 400microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd)
Cynril 400microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Fontus Health Ltd)

Fentanyl 400microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 400microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Designed for sublingual administration.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Abstral sublingual tablets (Kyowa Kirin Ltd).

Suppliers

Abstral 400microgram sublingual tablets (Grunenthal Ltd)
Fenhuma 400microgram sublingual tablets (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)

Fentanyl 600microgram buccal tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 600microgram buccal tablets sugar free

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Effentora buccal tablets (Teva UK Ltd).

Supplier

Effentora 600microgram buccal tablets (Teva UK Ltd)

Fentanyl 600microgram lozenges

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 600microgram lozenges

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Actiq lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd).

Suppliers

Actiq 600microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (CST Pharma Ltd)
Actiq 600microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd)
Cynril 600microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Fontus Health Ltd)

Fentanyl 600microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 600microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Designed for sublingual administration.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Abstral sublingual tablets (Kyowa Kirin Ltd).

Suppliers

Abstral 600microgram sublingual tablets (Grunenthal Ltd)
Fenhuma 600microgram sublingual tablets (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)

Fentanyl 800microgram buccal tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 800microgram buccal tablets sugar free

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Effentora buccal tablets (Teva UK Ltd).

Supplier

Effentora 800microgram buccal tablets (Teva UK Ltd)

Fentanyl 800microgram lozenges

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 800microgram lozenges

Unsuitable for MCA as hygroscopic buccal tablets, which should not be swallowed.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Actiq lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd).

Suppliers

Actiq 800microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (CST Pharma Ltd)
Actiq 800microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Teva UK Ltd)
Cynril 800microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator (Fontus Health Ltd)

Fentanyl 800microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Incompatible

Stability notes for Fentanyl 800microgram sublingual tablets sugar free

Designed for sublingual administration.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Abstral sublingual tablets (Kyowa Kirin Ltd).

Suppliers

Abstral 800microgram sublingual tablets (Grunenthal Ltd)
Fenhuma 800microgram sublingual tablets (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe 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.