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 H

Hydromorphone

Hydromorphone 1.3mg capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Hydromorphone 1.3mg capsules

Protect from light and store in airtight containers.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Palladone 1.3mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd).

Supplier

Palladone 1.3mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)

Hydromorphone 2mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Hydromorphone 2mg modified-release capsules

Protect from light and store in airtight containers.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Palladone SR 2mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd).

Supplier

Palladone SR 2mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)

Hydromorphone 4mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Hydromorphone 4mg modified-release capsules

Protect from light and store in airtight containers.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Palladone SR 4mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd).

Supplier

Palladone SR 4mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd)

Hydromorphone 8mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Hydromorphone 8mg modified-release capsules

Protect from light and store in airtight containers.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Palladone SR 8mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd).

Supplier

Palladone SR 8mg capsules (Napp 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.