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

Diclofenac sodium

Diclofenac 10mg dispersible tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Diclofenac 10mg dispersible tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Diclofenac 10mg dispersible tablets (Special Order)

Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA. Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd) and diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (Bristol Laboratories Limited).

Suppliers (7) of Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets
Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (Medreich Plc)
Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (Rudipharm Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (Teva UK Ltd)

Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA. Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd) and diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets (Bristol Laboratories Limited).

Suppliers (7) of Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets
Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets (Medreich Plc)
Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets (Rudipharm Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)

Diclofenac sodium 75mg gastro-resistant modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diclofenac sodium 75mg gastro-resistant modified-release capsules

Store in an airtight container.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Motifene 75mg modified-release capsules (Daiichi Sankyo UK Ltd).

Supplier

Motifene 75mg modified-release capsules (Glenwood GmbH)

Diclofenac sodium 75mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diclofenac sodium 75mg modified-release capsules

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

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Diclomax SR 75mg capsules (Galen Limited).

Supplier

Diclomax SR 75mg capsules (Galen Ltd)

Diclofenac sodium 75mg modified-release tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Diclofenac sodium 75mg modified-release tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers

Diclo-SR 75mg tablets (Strides Pharma UK Ltd)
Diclofenac sodium 75mg modified-release tablets (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd)

Diclofenac sodium 100mg modified-release capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Diclofenac sodium 100mg modified-release capsules

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

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the product Diclomax Retard 100mg modified release capsules (Galen Limited)

Supplier

Diclomax Retard 100mg capsules (Galen Ltd)

Diclofenac sodium 100mg modified-release tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Diclofenac sodium 100mg modified-release tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Diclofenac sodium 100mg modified-release tablets (Dexcel-Pharma 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.