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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Lithium carbonate

Lithium carbonate 200mg modified-release tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Lithium carbonate 200mg modified-release tablets

Protect from moisture. Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA.  Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.    Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Priadel 200mg prolonged-release tablets (Essential Pharma Ltd).

Supplier

Priadel 200mg modified-release tablets (Essential Pharma Ltd)

Lithium carbonate 250mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Lithium carbonate 250mg tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA . No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Lithium carbonate 250mg tablets (Essential Pharma Ltd).

Suppliers

Lithium carbonate 250mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Lithium carbonate 250mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Lithium carbonate 250mg tablets (Essential Pharma Ltd)

Lithium carbonate 400mg modified-release tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Lithium carbonate 400mg modified-release tablets

Protect from moisture. Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA.  Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.    Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Priadel 400mg prolonged-release tablets (Essential Pharma Ltd)

Suppliers (4) of Lithium carbonate 400mg modified-release tablets
Camcolit 400 modified-release tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Camcolit 400 modified-release tablets (Essential Pharma Ltd)
Priadel 400mg modified-release tablets (Essential Pharma Ltd)
Priadel 400mg modified-release tablets (Necessity Supplies Ltd)

Lithium carbonate 450mg modified-release tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Lithium carbonate 450mg modified-release tablets

Protect from moisture. Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA.  Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.    Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Liskonum 450mg prolonged-release tablets (Teofarma SRL).

Supplier

Liskonum 450mg modified-release tablets (Teofarma S.r.l.)

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.