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 D

Deferiprone

Deferiprone 1g tablets

Incompatible

Stability notes for Deferiprone 1g tablets

Contains desiccant in pack.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Ferriprox 1000mg tablets (Chiesi Ltd).

Supplier

Ferriprox 1000mg tablets (Chiesi Ltd)

Deferiprone 400mg capsules

No stability information

Stability notes for Deferiprone 400mg capsules

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Deferiprone 400mg capsules (Special Order)

Deferiprone 500mg tablets

Compatible

Stability notes for Deferiprone 500mg tablets

No special storage requirements.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Ferriprox 500mg tablets (Chiesi Ltd).

Suppliers (4) of Deferiprone 500mg tablets
Deferiprone 500mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Deferiprone 500mg tablets (Advanz Pharma)
Deferiprone 500mg tablets (Lipomed GmbH)
Ferriprox 500mg tablets (Chiesi 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.