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ALBENZA (NDA-020666)

(ALBENDAZOLE)

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

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07/11/2019 (SUPPL-12)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

Title revised to read as follows:

5.2 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Based on findings from animal reproduction studies, ALBENZA may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Embryotoxicity and skeletal malformations were reported in rats and rabbits when treated during the period of organogenesis (at oral doses approximately 0.1 to 0.6 times the recommended human dose normalized for total body surface area). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Pregnancy testing is recommended for females of reproductive potential prior to initiating ALBENZA. Advise females of reproductive potential to use an effective method of contraception during treatment with ALBENZA and for 3 days after the final dose.

8 Use in Specific Populations

PLLR conversion for below 3 subsections; please refer to label for complete information.

8.1 Pregnancy

8.2 Lactation

8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

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

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

  • Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females to inform their prescriber of a known or suspected pregnancy.

  • Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALBENZA and for 3 days after the final dose.