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Using codeine, dihydrocodeine or tramadol during breastfeeding
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Using opioids for pain relief during pregnancy
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Example medicines to prescribe by brand name in primary care
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Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD
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Estimating dose equivalence from oral morphine to other opioids
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Medicine Compliance Aid Stability
Maxitram SREthypharm UK Ltd
Ethypharm UK Ltd
Maxitram SR
Capsules m/r 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
A2 · Amber 2No stability data is available, the manufacturer does not, or cannot recommend use in CAs but there are no theoretical concerns with the product.
No special precautions for storage
No special requirements for storage.
12 January 2022
Zydol XLGrunenthal Ltd
Grunenthal Ltd
Zydol XL
Tablets f/c m/r 150mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Store in airtight containers.
18 October 2022
Tradorec XLEndo Ventures Limited
Endo Ventures Limited
Tradorec XL
Tablets m/r 100mg, 200mg, 300mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Airtight container.
12 January 2022
Zydol SRGrunenthal Ltd
Grunenthal Ltd
Zydol SR
Tablets m/r 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Store in airtight containers.
18 October 2022
Zeridame SRAccord Healthcare Limited
Accord Healthcare Limited
Zeridame SR
Tablets m/r 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
A1 · Amber 1Stability data is available in an alternative container (not CAs) that may be extrapolated to support storage in CAs.
Protect from moisture
Can be stored for up to 28 days in alternative container. Protect from moisture.
12 January 2022
Zamadol SRMylan
Mylan
Zamadol SR
Capsules m/r 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Protect from moisture
Protect from moisture.
12 January 2022
Tramquel SRMylan
Mylan
Tramquel SR
Capsules m/r 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Protect from moisture
Protect from moisture.
12 January 2022
Zamadol MeltMylan
Mylan
Zamadol Melt
Tablets orodispersible 50mg
R2 · Red 2Drug is not suitable for CAs due to theoretical reasons that cannot be mitigated.
Unsuitable
Dispersible tablets so unsuitable for MCA.
12 January 2022
MarolMorningside Healthcare Ltd
Morningside Healthcare Ltd
Marol
Tablets m/r 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Airtight container.
2 December 2022
genericAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.
Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.
generic
Capsules 50mg
A2 · Amber 2No stability data is available, the manufacturer does not, or cannot recommend use in CAs but there are no theoretical concerns with the product.
No special precautions for storage
No special requirements for storage.
7 December 2022
ZamadolMylan
Mylan
Zamadol
Capsules 50mg
A2 · Amber 2No stability data is available, the manufacturer does not, or cannot recommend use in CAs but there are no theoretical concerns with the product.
No special precautions for storage
No special storage conditions required.
12 January 2022
ZydolGrunenthal Ltd
Grunenthal Ltd
Zydol
Capsules 50mg
A2 · Amber 2No stability data is available, the manufacturer does not, or cannot recommend use in CAs but there are no theoretical concerns with the product.
No special precautions for storage
No special requrements for storage
12 January 2022
ZydolGrunenthal Ltd
Grunenthal Ltd
Zydol
Tablets soluble 50mg
R2 · Red 2Drug is not suitable for CAs due to theoretical reasons that cannot be mitigated.
Unsuitable
Soluble tablet - unsuitable for MCA
12 January 2022
Larapam SRSandoz Ltd
Sandoz Ltd
Larapam SR
Tablets m/r 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Airtight container.
2 December 2022
MabronMorningside Healthcare Ltd
Morningside Healthcare Ltd
Mabron
Tablets m/r 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Airtight container.
2 December 2022