PECFENT Nasal spray, solution Ref.[7244] Active ingredients: Fentanyl

Source: European Medicines Agency (EU)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: Kyowa Kirin Holdings B.V., Bloemlaan 2, 2132NP Hoofddorp, The Netherlands

Product name and form

PecFent 100 micrograms/spray nasal spray, solution.

PecFent 400 micrograms/spray nasal spray, solution.

Pharmaceutical Form

Nasal spray, solution (nasal spray).

A clear to practically clear colourless aqueous solution.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

PecFent 100 micrograms/spray nasal spray, solution: Each ml of solution contains 1,000 micrograms fentanyl (as citrate) 1 spray (100 microlitres) contains 100 micrograms fentanyl (as citrate).

Bottles contain: 0.95 ml (950 micrograms fentanyl) - 2 spray bottle or 1.55 ml (1,550 micrograms fentanyl) - 8 spray bottle.

PecFent 400 micrograms/spray nasal spray, solution: Each ml of solution contains 4,000 micrograms fentanyl (as citrate) 1 spray (100 microlitres) contains 400 micrograms fentanyl (as citrate).

Each bottle contains 1.55 ml (6,200 micrograms fentanyl).

Excipients with known effect: Each spray contains 0.02 mg propylparahydroxybenzoate (E216).

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a potent ยต-opioid analgesic with rapid onset of analgesia and short duration of action. Its primary therapeutic actions are analgesia and sedation and is approximately 100-fold more potent than morphine as an analgesic. Secondary effects of fentanyl on central nervous system (CNS), respiratory and gastro-intestinal function are typical of opioid analgesics and are considered to be class effects.

List of Excipients

Pectin (E440)
Mannitol (E421)
Phenylethyl alcohol
Propylparahydroxybenzoate (E216)
Sucrose
Hydrochloric acid (0.36%) or sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment)
Purified water

Pack sizes and marketing

Bottle (clear Type I glass) with an attached metering pump incorporating an audible dose counter and a protective cap (solid white cap for the 2 spray and translucent cap for the 8 spray). In each case the product is packed in a clam-shell-like child resistant container.

Bottles contain:

  • 0.95 ml ensuring delivery of 2 full sprays or
  • 1.55 ml ensuring delivery of 8 full sprays.

Bottles in their child resistant containers are supplied in cartons containing:

  • For 2 spray bottle: 1 bottle.
  • For 8 spray bottle: 1, 4 or 12 bottles.

Not all presentations or pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder

Kyowa Kirin Holdings B.V., Bloemlaan 2, 2132NP Hoofddorp, The Netherlands

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

EU/1/10/644/007
EU/1/10/644/001
EU/1/10/644/002
EU/1/10/644/005
EU/1/10/644/003
EU/1/10/644/004
EU/1/10/644/006

Date of first authorisation: 31 August 2010

Date of latest renewal: 17 July 2015

Drugs

Drug Countries
PECFENT Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Croatia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, United Kingdom

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