Cetrotide 0.25mg powder and solvent for solution for injection
*Company:
MerckStatus:
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Updated on 04 May 2023
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IENI PIL Cetrorelix acetate - swab removal - Mar2023 - en_Clean.docx.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - what the product looks like and pack contents
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 25 April 2023
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IENI SPC Cetrorelix acetate - swab removal - Mar2023 - en clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Implement of removal of alcohol swab
TW 3930276
Updated on 28 July 2021
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Cetrotide_PIL_Juy2019.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - how to report a side effect
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Amendment of "United Kingdom" with "United Kingdom (Northern Ireland).
TW1735675.
Updated on 28 July 2021
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Cetrotide SPC 0.25 mg UK IE TW1826852 Current V6.0.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
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Amendment of "United Kingdom" with "United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)".
TW1735675.
Updated on 17 September 2019
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PIL CETROTIDE 250 MCG (1) - 07-19.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 3 - how to take/use
- Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
- Change to section 6 - what the product contains
- Change to section 6 - manufacturer
- Change to improve clarity and readability
Updated on 23 July 2019
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Package leaflet.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 3 - how to take/use
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 17 July 2019
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Cetrotide SPC 0.25 mg UK IE TW1826852 Current V6.0.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 11 July 2019
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Cetrotide SPC 0.25 mg UK IE TW1826852 Current V6.0.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
- 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 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 23 August 2018
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Package leaflet.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder
Updated on 23 August 2018
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Cetrotide SPC 0.25 mg UK IE TW1735675 Current V5.0.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 31 July 2018
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Cetrotide - IFU update - TW1774786 (24.7.18).pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
Updated on 30 July 2018
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Cetrotide - IFU update - TW1774786 (24.7.18).pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
Updated on 22 December 2017
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
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Updated on 22 December 2017
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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6.4 Special precautions for storage - Do not store above 25oC and keep the vials in the outer carton in order to protect from light has been removed and replaced with store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C); in the original package in order to protect from light. Also the following text has been added ,the unopened product may be stored in the original package at room temperature (not above 30°C) for up to three months. This product must be at room temperature prior to injection. Remove from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before use. Do not freeze or place next to the freezer compartment or a freezer pack.
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling - the following text has been added, this product must be at room temperature prior to injection. Remove from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before use.
10. Date of revision of the text - has changed from 04/2016 to 12/2017.
Updated on 19 December 2017
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PIL_15324_233.pdf
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 19 December 2017
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
- Change to section 6 - what the product contains
- Change to other sources of information section
Updated on 20 February 2017
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - how to report a side effect
- Change to other sources of information section
Updated on 15 December 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
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Section 4.8 Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect - was updated with the addition of Malta. Internal Ref: TW1230178.
Updated on 25 October 2016
Reasons for updating
- Improved presentation of PIL
Updated on 25 May 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 25 May 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change of contraindications
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 30 September 2014
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
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Clinical efficacy and safety
In females, cetrorelix delays the LH surge and consequently ovulation. In women undergoing ovarian stimulation the duration of action of cetrorelix is dose dependent. At a dose of 0.25 mg per injection repeated injections every 24 hours will maintain the effect of cetrorelix.
Updated on 15 July 2014
Reasons for updating
- Addition of information on reporting a side effect.
Updated on 04 June 2014
Reasons for updating
- Change of manufacturer
Updated on 26 March 2014
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- 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 4.9 - Overdose
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 18 March 2014
Reasons for updating
- Change of distributor details
Updated on 10 April 2012
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for medicines.ie
Updated on 12 April 2010
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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03/2010
Updated on 23 July 2009
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
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From
Serono Europe Limited
To
Merck Serono Europe Limited
Updated on 30 April 2009
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 16 February 2007
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
- Change to section 6.2 - Incompatibilities
- Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Section 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition: This section has been amended to include “Excipients: 54.80 mg mannitol. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.”
Section 3. Pharmaceutical form: The following sentence has been added to the end of this section: “The pH of the reconstituted solution is 4.0 – 6.0”.
Section 4.2. Posology and method of administration. The last sentence of this section has been amended as follows: “For instructions on preparation for use and handling, see section 6.6.”
Section 4.3. Contraindications. The first bullet point of this section has been amended to: “Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any structural analogue of GnRH, extrinsic peptide hormones or to any of the excipients.”
Section 4.8. Undesirable effects. This section has been tabulated by system organ class and frequency. No new adverse events added. The following paragraph has been added ‘Within each frequency grouping, undesirable effects are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.’
Section 5.3. Preclinical safety data. The following paragraph has been added to the beginning of this section: “Non-clinical data reveal no special hazard to humans based on conventional studies of safety pharmacology, repeated dose toxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenic potential, toxicity to reproduction.”
Section 6.1. List of Excipients. This section has been amended to “Powder: Mannitol Solvent: Water for injections”
Section 6.2. Incompatibilities. This section has been amended to: This medicinal product must not be mixed with other medicinal products except those mentioned in section 6.6.”
Section 6.4. Special precautions for storage. This section has been amended to:
“Do not store above 25°C. Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light.”
Section 10. Date of revision of the text. The data of revision of the text has been amended to October 2006.
Updated on 21 January 2005
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 18 August 2003
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
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Updated on 30 June 2003
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
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