PALEXIA SR Prolonged-release tablet Ref.[8094] Active ingredients: Tapentadol

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: Grünenthal Ltd, Regus Lakeside House, 1 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park East, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1BD, United Kingdom

Product name and form

PALEXIA SR 50 mg prolonged-release tablets.
PALEXIA SR 100 mg prolonged-release tablets.
PALEXIA SR 150 mg prolonged-release tablets.
PALEXIA SR 200 mg prolonged-release tablets.
PALEXIA SR 250 mg prolonged-release tablets.

Pharmaceutical Form

Prolonged-release tablet.

50 mg: White film-coated oblong shaped tablets (6.5 mm x 15 mm) marked with Grünenthal logo on one side and “H1” on the other side.

100 mg: Pale yellow film-coated oblong shaped tablets (6.5 mm x 15 mm) marked with Grünenthal logo on one side and “H2” on the other side.

150 mg: Pale pink film-coated oblong shaped tablets (6.5 mm x 15 mm) marked with Grünenthal logo on one side and “H3” on the other side.

200 mg: Pale orange film-coated oblong shaped tablets (7 mm x 17 mm) marked with Grünenthal logo on one side and “H4” on the other side.

250 mg: Brownish red film-coated oblong shaped tablets (7 mm x 17 mm) marked with Grünenthal logo on one side and “H5” on the other side.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each prolonged-release tablet contains 50 mg tapentadol (as hydrochloride).

Each prolonged-release tablet contains 100 mg tapentadol (as hydrochloride).

Each prolonged-release tablet contains 150 mg tapentadol (as hydrochloride).

Each prolonged-release tablet contains 200 mg tapentadol (as hydrochloride).

Each prolonged-release tablet contains 250 mg tapentadol (as hydrochloride).

Excipient(s) with known effect:

PALEXIA SR 50 mg contains 3.026 mg lactose.
PALEXIA SR 100 mg contains 3.026 mg lactose.
PALEXIA SR 150 mg contains 3.026 mg lactose.
PALEXIA SR 200 mg contains 3.026 mg lactose.
PALEXIA SR 250 mg contains 3.026 mg lactose.

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Tapentadol

Tapentadol is a strong analgesic with µ-agonistic opioid and additional noradrenaline reuptake inhibition properties. Tapentadol exerts its analgesic effects directly without a pharmacologically active metabolite.

List of Excipients

Tablet core (all doses):

Hypromellose
Microcrystalline cellulose
Colloidal anhydrous silica
Magnesium stearate

Tablet coat:

Hypromellose
Lactose monohydrate
Talc
Macrogol 6000
Propylene glycol
Titanium dioxide (E171) – 50mg, 100mg, 150mg
Yellow iron oxide (E172) – 100mg, 150mg
Red iron oxide (E172) – 150mg, 200mg
Black iron oxide (E172) – 250mg

Pack sizes and marketing

PVC/PVDC-aluminium/paper/PET blisters: Packs with 7, 10, 14, 20, 24, 28, 30, 40, 50, 54, 56, 60, 90, 100 prolonged-release tablets.

PVC/PVDC aluminium/paper/PET perforated unit-dose blisters: Packs with 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 100 prolonged-release tablets.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder

Grünenthal Ltd, Regus Lakeside House, 1 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park East, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1BD, United Kingdom

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

PALEXIA SR 50 mg prolonged-release tablets: PL 21727/0041
PALEXIA SR 100 mg prolonged-release tablets: PL 21727/0042
PALEXIA SR 150 mg prolonged-release tablets: PL 21727/0043
PALEXIA SR 200 mg prolonged-release tablets: PL 21727/0044
PALEXIA SR 250 mg prolonged-release tablets: PL 21727/0045

04 February 2011

Drugs

Drug Countries
PALEXIA Austria, Australia, Cyprus, Estonia, Spain, Croatia, Ireland, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, South Africa

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