Cerezyme 400 U Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
- Name:
Cerezyme 400 U Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
- Company:
Sanofi Genzyme
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- Legal Category:
Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 3 February 2021 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 1 February 2021 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Updated on 6 July 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- XPIL Removed
Updated on 19 February 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - manufacturer
Updated on 24 December 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - manufacturer
Updated on 11 October 2019 Ed-Both
Reasons for updating
- Add New Doc
Updated on 11 October 2019 Ed-HCP
Reasons for updating
- Add New Doc
Updated on 16 September 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for medicines.ie
Updated on 25 February 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
- Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder
Updated on 7 January 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
- Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder
Updated on 7 January 2019 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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6.3 Shelf life
Unopened vials:
Cerezyme 200 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
2 years
Cerezyme 400 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
3 years
Diluted solution:
From a microbiological safety point of view, the product should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and should not be longer than 24 hours at 2°C - 8°C under protection from light.
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Genzyme Europe B.V., Paasheuvelweg 25, 1105 BP Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Updated on 21 December 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 6 - what the product contains
- Change to section 6 - what the product looks like and pack contents
Updated on 19 December 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Cerezyme 200 Units Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Cerezyme 400 Units Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Cerezyme 200 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Cerezyme 400 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Cerezyme 200 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Cerezyme 400 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system listed in Appendix V.
.3 Shelf life
Unopened vials:
Cerezyme 200 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
2 years
Cerezyme 400 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
2 3 years
.5 Nature and contents of container
Cerezyme is supplied in type I borosilicate (clear) glass 20 ml vials. The closure consists of a siliconised butyl stopper with a tamper proof flip-off cap.
Cerezyme 200 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Cerezyme 400 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Use Aseptic Technique
Reconstitution
Cerezyme 200 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Reconstitute each vial with 5.1 ml water for injections; avoid forceful impact of water for injections on the powder and, by mixing gently, avoid foaming of the solution. The reconstituted volume is 5.3 ml. The pH of the reconstituted solution is approximately 6.1.
Cerezyme 400 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Dilution
Cerezyme 200 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Cerezyme 400 Units powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Updated on 27 April 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Improved presentation of PIL
Updated on 23 March 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
- Change to other sources of information section
Updated on 23 March 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 17 August 2016 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 17 August 2016 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 6.2 - Incompatibilities
- Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 8 - MA number
- Change to improve clarity and readability
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Section 4.8: Tabulated list of adverse reactions updated to a table that is more readable and reporting of side effects advisory to national competent authorities included.
Sections 2, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 5.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, and 8: Minor editorial updates to reflect the preferred terms according to the most recent MedDRA version (SmPC template).
Updated on 17 August 2016 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to improve clarity and readability
- Addition of information on reporting a side effect.
Updated on 7 October 2014 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to further information section
Updated on 30 August 2012 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Removal/change of distributor
Updated on 2 June 2011 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to further information section
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 1 November 2010 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Changes to sections:
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
Addition to sentence – “It is recommended to administer the diluted solution through an in-line low protein-binding 0.2 µm filter to remove any protein particles. This will not lead to any loss of imiglucerase activity” this has been added under the ‘Dilution’ section and at the beginning of paragraph 2
10 Date of Revision of the Text
Change of date.
Updated on 1 November 2010 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to date of revision
- Change to further information section
Updated on 9 September 2010 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to storage instructions
- Change to further information section
- Change to date of revision
- Change to dosage and administration
Updated on 8 September 2010 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Changes to sections:
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Deletion of “for Adults, Children & Elderly from header of “Posology”
Addition of “Paediatric population” – “No dose adjustment is necessary for the paediatric population”.
Addition of header “Method of Administration” plus addition of second paragraph under this header with the process for home infusion.
Addition of next paragraph – “For instructions on reconstitution and dilution of the medicinal product before administration, see section 6.6”
4.8 Undesirable effects
Change in table: "Respiratory symptoms" becomes “Dyspnoea, coughing”. Addition to “Immune system disorders” section. Addition of “*”,s
Change to paragraph under the table indicating the use of the “*”,s and the removal of the effects listed in the table above, a basic re-wording of the paragraph, also the removal of the first sentence regarding the undesirable effects on a small number of patients.
6.4 Special precautions for storage.
Addition to sentence – “For storage conditions of the diluted medicinal product, see section 6.3”
10 Date of Revision of the Text
Change of date.
Updated on 16 April 2010 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for medicines.ie
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 16 April 2010 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for medicines.ie
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