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

Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone 1mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 1mg tablets

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.   Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
No stability data in MCAs available. Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products dexamethasone 1mg tablets (Zentiva) and dexamethasone 1mg tablets (Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited).

Suppliers

Dexamethasone 1mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dexamethasone 1mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Dexamethasone 1mg tablets (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)

Dexamethasone 2mg soluble tablets sugar free

No stability information

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 2mg soluble tablets sugar free

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers

Dexamethasone 2mg soluble tablets sugar free (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg soluble tablets sugar free (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg soluble tablets sugar free (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)

Dexamethasone 2mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 2mg tablets

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.   Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
No stability data in MCAs available. Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products dexamethasone 2mg (Aspire Pharma Ltd) and dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Aspen).

Suppliers (11) of Dexamethasone 2mg tablets
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Almus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Genesis Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Manx Healthcare Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd)
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (Teva UK Ltd)

Dexamethasone 4mg soluble tablets sugar free

No stability information

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 4mg soluble tablets sugar free

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers

Dexamethasone 4mg soluble tablets sugar free (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dexamethasone 4mg soluble tablets sugar free (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Dexamethasone 4mg soluble tablets sugar free (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)

Dexamethasone 4mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 4mg tablets

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.   Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
No stability data in MCAs available. Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products dexamethasone 4mg (Krka UK Ltd) and dexamethasone 4mg tablets (Zentiva).

Suppliers (9) of Dexamethasone 4mg tablets
Decadron 4mg tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Dexamethasone 4mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dexamethasone 4mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Dexamethasone 4mg tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Dexamethasone 4mg tablets (Krka UK Ltd)
Dexamethasone 4mg tablets (Manx Healthcare Ltd)
Dexamethasone 4mg tablets (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Dexamethasone 4mg tablets (Novumgen Ltd)
Dexamethasone 4mg tablets (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd)

Dexamethasone 8mg soluble tablets sugar free

No stability information

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 8mg soluble tablets sugar free

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers

Dexamethasone 8mg soluble tablets sugar free (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dexamethasone 8mg soluble tablets sugar free (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Dexamethasone 8mg soluble tablets sugar free (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)

Dexamethasone 10mg capsules

No stability information

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 10mg capsules

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Dexamethasone 10mg capsules (Special Order)

Dexamethasone 10mg soluble tablets sugar free

No stability information

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 10mg soluble tablets sugar free

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Dexamethasone 10mg soluble tablets sugar free (Aspire Pharma Ltd)

Dexamethasone 20mg soluble tablets sugar free

No stability information

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 20mg soluble tablets sugar free

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Dexamethasone 20mg soluble tablets sugar free (Aspire Pharma Ltd)

Dexamethasone 100microgram capsules

No stability information

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 100microgram capsules

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Dexamethasone 100microgram capsules (Special Order)

Dexamethasone 400microgram capsules

No stability information

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 400microgram capsules

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Dexamethasone 400microgram capsules (Special Order)

Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.   Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA. Manufacturer recommends storing in original container.
No stability data in MCAs available. Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs (low quality evidence).

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products dexamethasone 0.5mg (Aspire Pharma Ltd) and dexamethasone 0.5mg and 4mg (Krka UK Ltd).

Suppliers (9) of Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets
Decadron 500microgram tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)
Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets (Genesis Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets (Krka UK Ltd)
Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets (Manx Healthcare Ltd)
Dexamethasone 500microgram tablets (Medihealth (Northern) 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.