MabThera 100 mg and 500 mg concentrate for solution for infusion
- Name:
MabThera 100 mg and 500 mg concentrate for solution for infusion
- Company:
Roche Registration GmbH
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Updated on 25 November 2020 Ed-HCP
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Updated on 8 October 2020 PIL
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
Updated on 1 April 2020 PIL
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
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
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EU SPC and PIL EMEA/H/C/00165/II/169.
Submission of the primary CSR for study WA29330 (Pemphix) in fulfilment of the first part of post approval commitment (PAES) listed in the Annex IID of MabThera Product Information In addition QRD template was adjusted to the latest version QRD 10.1 resulting in several editorial changes.
Updated on 1 April 2020 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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EU SPC and PIL EMEA/H/C/00165/II/169.
Submission of the primary CSR for study WA29330 (Pemphix) in fulfilment of the first part of post approval commitment (PAES) listed in the Annex IID of MabThera Product Information In addition QRD template was adjusted to the latest version QRD 10.1 resulting in several editorial changes.
Updated on 12 March 2020 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Merging of two procedures type EU SPC and PIL EMEA/H/C/000165/II/0162 & EMEA/H/C/000165/II/0168 : Roche Initiated - Non CDS - Non Safety. Paediatric study was sole clinical measure in MabThera Paediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) and, as per Paediatric Regulation, a Type II variation had to be submitted for CHMP assessment for the purpose of updating the SmPC with paediatric data. - Type II/162: CDS Update - Non Safety, 31.0, Type II variation to extend the indications (CDS non-safety) for MabThera. 1. Following efficacy and safety data from Clinical study report (CSR) WA25615 (also known as Paediatric Polyangiitis and Rituximab Study [PePRS]) which was conducted to fulfil the measure of the Paediatric Investigational Plan (PIP: EMEA-000308-PIP02-11-M01) agreed upon in the context of rituximab development for treatment of adult patients with GPA and MPA (RAVE study). As a consequence, sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.8, 5.1 and 5.2 of the SmPC and sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Package Leaflet are updated accordingly. Furthermore, the PI is brought in line with the latest QRD template (version 10) and the opportunity is taken to combine the SmPC and PIL for 100mg and 500mg IV as they are identical except for strength specifications. In addition, the applicant took the opportunity to implement minor editorial changes in the SmPC. 2. Section 4.4 Warning and Precautions: update to clarify existing immunization recommendations.
Updated on 12 March 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
- Change to section 3 - how to take/use
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
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Merging of two procedures type EU SPC and PIL EMEA/H/C/000165/II/0162 & EMEA/H/C/000165/II/0168 : Roche Initiated - Non CDS - Non Safety. Paediatric study was sole clinical measure in MabThera Paediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) and, as per Paediatric Regulation, a Type II variation had to be submitted for CHMP assessment for the purpose of updating the SmPC with paediatric data. - Type II/162: CDS Update - Non Safety, 31.0, Type II variation to extend the indications (CDS non-safety) for MabThera. 1. Following efficacy and safety data from Clinical study report (CSR) WA25615 (also known as Paediatric Polyangiitis and Rituximab Study [PePRS]) which was conducted to fulfil the measure of the Paediatric Investigational Plan (PIP: EMEA-000308-PIP02-11-M01) agreed upon in the context of rituximab development for treatment of adult patients with GPA and MPA (RAVE study). As a consequence, sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.8, 5.1 and 5.2 of the SmPC and sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Package Leaflet are updated accordingly. Furthermore, the PI is brought in line with the latest QRD template (version 10) and the opportunity is taken to combine the SmPC and PIL for 100mg and 500mg IV as they are identical except for strength specifications. In addition, the applicant took the opportunity to implement minor editorial changes in the SmPC. 2. Section 4.4 Warning and Precautions: update to clarify existing immunization recommendations.
Updated on 8 August 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - what the product contains
- Change to section 6 - what the product looks like and pack contents
- Joint PIL superseded by individual PILs
Updated on 7 August 2019 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
- Change from individual to joint SPC
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 21 March 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - contraindications
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 3 - dose and frequency
- Change to section 3 - how to take/use
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
Updated on 21 March 2019 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- 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 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Non Safety, 29.0, Addition of a new therapeutic indication for MabThera (rituximab) for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris (PV) for MA numbers EU/1/98/067/001 – 002 (MabThera 100 mg concentrate for solution for infusion and MabThera 500 mg concentrate for solution for infusion, respectively).
Updated on 28 December 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
- Change to section 3 - how to take/use
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 28 December 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- 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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EMEA/H/C/000165/II/0149 (Addition of a new therapeutic indication in GPA/MPA M(update of section 4.1, 4.2, 4.8 and 5.1)
Updated on 2 October 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
- 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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IB/154 update to in-use stability to 30 days for MabThera IV
Updated on 16 August 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
- Change to other sources of information section
Updated on 29 May 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Existing text in SmPC updated with 9 year follow-up data (final CSR) at request from Rapporteur.
Updated on 28 March 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
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Updated on 28 March 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Roche Registration GmbH
Emil-Barell-Strasse 1
79639 Grenzach-Wyhlen
Germany
Roche Registration Limited
6 Falcon Way
Shire Park
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1TW
United Kingdom
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
16 March 2018
Updated on 26 March 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 26 March 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 23 January 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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6.3 Shelf life
Unopened vial
30 months
Diluted medicinal product
The prepared infusion solution of MabThera in 0.9% sodium chloride solution is physically and chemically stable for 24 7 days hours at 2 °C ‑ 8 °C and subsequently for a further 124 hours at ≤ 30 °Cat room temperature. The prepared infusion solution of MabThera in 5% D-glucose solution is physically and chemically stable for 24 hours at 2 °C - 8 °C and subsequently for a further 12 hours at room temperature.
From a microbiological point of view, the prepared infusion solution should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in‑use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and would normally not be longer than 24 hours at 2 °C – 8 °C, unless dilution has taken place in controlled and validated aseptic conditions.
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
13 January 2018
Updated on 15 August 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New individual SPC (was previously included in combined SPC)
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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
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Excipients with known effects:
This medicinal product contains less than 1mmol sodium per dose, i.e. essentially sodium free.
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
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Maintenance therapy
· Previously untreated follicular lymphoma
The recommended dose of MabThera subcutaneous formulation used as a maintenance treatment for patients with previously untreated follicular lymphoma who have responded to induction treatment is:
1400 mg once every 2 months (starting 2 months after the last dose of induction therapy) until disease progression or for a maximum period of two years (12 administrations in total).
· Relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma
The recommended dose of MabThera subcutaneous formulation used as a maintenance treatment for patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma who have responded to induction treatment is:
1400 mg once every 3 months (starting 3 months after the last dose of induction therapy) until disease progression or for a maximum period of two years (8 administrations in total).
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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
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Excipients: This medicinal product contains 2.3 mmol (or 52.6 mg ) sodium per 10 mL vial. To be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.
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4.8 Undesirable effects
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United Kingdom
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Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store
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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
04 August 2017
Updated on 10 August 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New individual PIL (was previously included in a combined PIL)
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