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 M

Minoxidil

Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA.  Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Loniten 2.5mg tablets (Pfizer Limited) and minoxidil 2.5mg tablets (Roma Pharmaceuticals Limited).

Suppliers (6) of Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets
Loniten 2.5mg tablets (Pfizer Ltd)
Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets (Drugsrus Ltd)
Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets (Farmak Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets (Roma Pharmaceuticals Ltd)

Minoxidil 5% foam

No stability information

Stability notes for Minoxidil 5% foam

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers

Regaine for Men Extra Strength 5% scalp foam (McNeil Products Ltd)
Regaine for Women Once a Day 5% scalp foam (McNeil Products Ltd)

Minoxidil 5mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Minoxidil 5mg tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA.  Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Loniten 5mg tablets (Pfizer Limited) and minoxidil 5mg tablets (Roma Pharmaceuticals Limited).

Suppliers (7) of Minoxidil 5mg tablets
Loniten 5mg tablets (Pfizer Ltd)
Loniten 5mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Minoxidil 5mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Minoxidil 5mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Minoxidil 5mg tablets (Drugsrus Ltd)
Minoxidil 5mg tablets (Farmak Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
Minoxidil 5mg tablets (Roma Pharmaceuticals Ltd)

Minoxidil 10mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Minoxidil 10mg tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA.  Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Loniten 10mg tablets (Pfizer Limited) and minoxidil 10mg tablets (Roma Pharmaceuticals Limited).

Suppliers (8) of Minoxidil 10mg tablets
Loniten 10mg tablets (Necessity Supplies Ltd)
Loniten 10mg tablets (Pfizer Ltd)
Loniten 10mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Minoxidil 10mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Minoxidil 10mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Minoxidil 10mg tablets (Drugsrus Ltd)
Minoxidil 10mg tablets (Farmak Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
Minoxidil 10mg tablets (Roma Pharmaceuticals 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.