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RAYALDEE (NDA-208010)

(CALCIFEDIOL)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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12/17/2019 (SUPPL-5)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

8 Use in Specific Populations

8.1 Pregnancy

(Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) conversion; please refer to label)

 8.2  Lactation

(Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) conversion; additions and/or revisions underlined)

Risk Summary

There is no information available on the presence of calcifediol in human milk, the effects of the drug on the breastfed infant, or the effects of the drug on milk production. Infants potentially exposed to calcifediol through breast milk should be monitored for signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for RAYALDEE and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from RAYALDEE or from the underlying maternal condition.

Clinical Considerations

Monitor infants exposed to calcifediol through breast milk for signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia, including seizures, vomiting, constipation and weight loss. Consider monitoring of serum calcium in the infant.

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

(Additions and/or revisions underlined)

  • Inform lactating women about the need to monitor infants exposed to RAYALDEE through breast milk for signs of hypercalcemia to include seizures, vomiting, constipation and weight loss.