ELIGARD 45 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection
*Company:
Recordati Ireland LtdStatus:
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Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)Active Ingredient(s):
*Additional information is available within the SPC or upon request to the company

Updated on 01 September 2025
File name
IE_Eligard_45mg_SmPC.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Section 4.4: Hyperglycemia and diabetes Metabolic changes:
Metabolic changes associated with GnRH agonist may also include fatty liver disease.
Severe cutaneous adverse reactions: severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) including StevensJohnson syndrome (SJS), and Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) which can be life-threatening or fatal, have been reported in association with leuprorelin treatment. At the time of prescription patients should be advised of the signs and symptoms and monitored closely for severe skin reactions. If signs and symptoms suggestive of these reactions appear, leuprorelin should be withdrawn immediately and an alternative treatment considered (as appropriate).
Section 4.8: unknown: Stevens-Johnson syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN) (see section 4.4), Toxic Skin Eruption, Erythema Multiforme
Section 10: October 2024
Updated on 01 September 2025
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IE_Eligard_45mg_PIL (2).pdf
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 6 - date of revision
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Section 2: • If you have fatty liver.
Severe skin rashes including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN) have been reported in association with leuprorelin. Stop using leuprorelin and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any of the symptoms related to these serious skin reactions described in section 4.
Section 4: • Reddish non-elevated, target-like or circular patches on the trunk, often with central blisters, skin peeling, ulcers of mouth, throat, nose, genitals and eyes. These serious skin rashes can be preceded by fever and flu- like symptoms (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis)
• Skin redness and itchy rash (Toxic skin eruption)
• A skin reaction that causes red spots or patches on the skin, that may look like a target or "bulls-eye" with a dark red centre surrounded by paler red rings (Erythema Multiforme)
Section 6: 10/2024
Updated on 23 November 2022
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IE_Eligard_45mg_PIL.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - what the product looks like and pack contents
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
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Updates for new administration device
Updated on 23 November 2022
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IE_Eligard_45mg_SmPC.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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SmPC sections 6.5 and 6.6 updated with details of new administration device
Updated on 29 August 2022
File name
IE_Eligard_45mg_SmPC.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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section 2 - warnings and precautions - add a warning on Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
section 4 - possible side effects - amend the adverse reaction Idiopathic intracranial hypertension to a frequency of ‘Not known’
Updated on 29 August 2022
File name
IE_Eligard_45mg_PIL.pdf
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 6 - date of revision
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section 2 - warnings and precautions - add a warning on Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
section 4 - possible side effects - amend the adverse reaction Idiopathic intracranial hypertension with a frequency of ‘Not known’
Updated on 29 August 2022
File name
Eligard 45mg_IE_SmPC.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- 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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section 4.4 - add a warning on Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
section 4.8 - amend the adverse reaction Idiopathic intracranial hypertension to a frequency of ‘Not known’
Updated on 03 August 2021
File name
Eligard 45mg_IE_PIL.pdf
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 03 August 2021
File name
Eligard 45mg_IE_SmPC.pdf
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
Legal category:Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Recordati Ireland Ltd

Address:
Raheens East, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, IrelandMedical Information E-mail:
medinfo@recordati.co.ukTelephone:
+353 21 437 9400Fax:
+353 21 437 9280Medical Information Direct Line:
1800 303 351