Setofilm 8 mg orodispersible films EFG

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Introduction

Package leaflet: information for the user

Setofilm 8 mg orodispersible tablets EFG

Ondansetron

Read the entire leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine, because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet; you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only and must not be given to other people, even if they have the same symptoms as you. It may harm them.
• If you experience any adverse reactions, consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist, even if the adverse reactions are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Leaflet contents

1. What Setofilm is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before taking Setofilm
3. How to take Setofilm
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Setofilm
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Setofilm is and what it is used for

Setofilm contains a medicine called ondansetron. It belongs to a group of medicines known as antiemetics.

Setofilm is used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. It can also be used after surgery to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

2. What you need to know before using Setofilm

Do not use Setofilm

• if you are allergic to ondansetron or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• if you are allergic to other medicines belonging to the group of selective serotonin receptor (5-HT3) antagonists (e.g. granisetron, dolasetron).
• if you are taking apomorphine (used to treat Parkinson's disease).

For more information, see section "Other medicines and Setofilm".

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before taking Setofilm if:

• you have ever had heart problems
• your heart rhythm is irregular (arrhythmia)
• you have liver problems
• you have intestinal obstruction or suffer from severe constipation
• you have electrolyte imbalances in the blood, such as potassium, sodium, or magnesium
• you are undergoing or have recently undergone tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy, as treatment with Setofilm may mask symptoms of internal bleeding
• this medicine is prescribed for a child under 2 years of age, or with a body surface area less than 0.6 m², and/or a body weight equal to or less than 10 kg
• you have depression or other conditions treated with antidepressants. Using these medicines together with Setofilm may cause serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition (see "Other medicines and Setofilm").

If you are due to have a blood or urine test, you must inform the person performing the test that you are taking Setofilm.

If you are unsure whether any of the above apply to you, inform your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before taking Setofilm.

Other medicines and Setofilm
Tell your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might need to take any other medicines. This includes medicines available without a prescription and herbal medicines. This is because Setofilm may affect how some medicines work. Also, some medicines may affect how Setofilm works.

In particular, inform your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you are taking the following medicines:

• Phenytoin, carbamazepine (medicines used to treat epilepsy)
• Rifampicin (used to treat serious bacterial infections, such as tuberculosis)
• Antibiotics such as erythromycin
• Antifungal agents such as ketoconazole
• Tramadol (used to treat pain)
• Antiarrhythmics (used to treat fast or irregular heartbeats)
• Beta-blockers (used to treat certain heart or eye conditions, anxiety, or to prevent migraines)
• Medicines that may affect the heart (such as haloperidol or methadone)
• Cancer medicines (especially anthracyclines and trastuzumab)
• Antidepressants such as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) used in the treatment of depression and/or anxiety, including fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, citalopram, and escitalopram; or
• SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) used in the treatment of depression and/or anxiety, including venlafaxine and duloxetine
• Apomorphine (a medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease), as excessive drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness have been reported during concomitant treatment with Setofilm (ondansetron).
• Buprenorphine/opioids (medicines used to treat pain or narcotic dependence).

If you are unsure whether any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before taking Setofilm.

Setofilm with food and drink

You may take Setofilm with food and drink.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

Pregnancy:

Setofilm should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. This is because Setofilm may slightly increase the risk of a baby being born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate (openings or splits in the upper lip or the roof of the mouth).

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine. If you are a woman of childbearing age, you are advised to use an effective method of contraception.

Breastfeeding:

You should not breastfeed while using Setofilm, as Setofilm may pass into breast milk.

Fertility:

There is no information available on the effects of ondansetron on human fertility.

Driving and using machines

The effect of Setofilm on the ability to drive and use machines is low to none.

3. How to use Setofilm

Follow exactly the instructions for administration of this medicine given by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Setofilm is for oral use only. It may be particularly suitable for patients who may have difficulty swallowing tablets, for example, children or elderly patients.

• Carefully remove the orodispersible film from each sachet without damaging it, as follows: open the sachet only by the tear notch and slowly tear it open. Do not cut the sachet.
• Before use, check that the film is not damaged, as you should only use intact films.
• Make sure your mouth is empty (and your fingers are dry) before placing the orodispersible film on your tongue.
• The film should disintegrate on the tongue within a few seconds without water (in saliva, which can then be swallowed).

Treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy

Elderly patients:

Setofilm is well tolerated in these patients. These patients may take the same doses as other adults (see below).

Adults:

8 mg, 1 to 2 hours before chemotherapy or radiotherapy, followed by 8 mg every 12 hours for up to 5 days. Your doctor may recommend that the first dose be administered by injection.

Children (from 6 months of age) and adolescents (<18 years):

Your doctor will recommend the ondansetron dose to be administered. The individual dose will depend on the child's weight or body surface area.

Prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting

Elderly patients:

Ondansetron is well tolerated in these patients. These patients may take the same doses as other adults (see below).

Adults:

• Take 16 mg of Setofilm 1 hour before surgery, or
• take 8 mg one hour before surgery, followed by two further 8 mg doses given 8 hours apart, as directed by your doctor.

Children over 4 years of age and adolescents:

Children weighing 40 kg or more may take 4 mg of Setofilm 1 hour before surgery, followed by another 4 mg dose 12 hours later.

Hepatic impairment:

Do not take more than 8 mg of ondansetron per day if your liver function is impaired (moderate or severe hepatic disorders).

If you take more Setofilm than you should

If you or your child takes more Setofilm than prescribed, speak to a doctor or go immediately to the nearest hospital. Take the medicine with you.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service at: 91 562 04 20, stating the name of the medicine and the amount ingested. Take the medicine packaging with you.

If you forget to take Setofilm

If you forget to take Setofilm and feel unwell or vomit:

• Take a dose of Setofilm as soon as possible.
• Take your next dose of Setofilm at the usual time.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you forget to take a dose but do not feel unwell or vomit:

• Take the next dose as scheduled.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop taking Setofilm

If you feel unwell and stop taking Setofilm, inform your doctor or nurse as soon as possible.

If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

4. Possible adverse effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Some adverse effects may be serious:

Stop taking Setofilm and contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital if you or your child experience any of the following symptoms:

Allergic reactions:

Signs of an allergic reaction may include:

• Sudden wheezing, chest pain, or a feeling of tightness in the chest
• Intense skin itching
• Skin rash; red spots or lumps under the skin (urticaria) anywhere on the body
• Swelling of the eyelids, throat, face, lips, tongue, or mouth
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Fainting

Myocardial ischemia:

Signs include:

• Sudden chest pain or
• Chest tightness

Other side effects include:

Very common adverse effects (affect more than 1 in 10 people)

• Headache

Common adverse effects (affect less than 1 in 10 people)

• Feeling of warmth or hot flushes
• Constipation: inform your doctor if you have abdominal cramps or difficulty passing stools. You should be closely monitored to assess how the treatment is affecting you.

Uncommon adverse effects (affect less than 1 in 100 people)

• Hiccups
• Low blood pressure, which may make you feel weak or dizzy
• Palpitations (awareness of heartbeat), or slow or irregular heartbeats
• Chest pain
• Epileptic seizures (convulsions)
• Unusual involuntary body or eye movements or tremors
• Changes in liver function test results (more frequent if you are taking ondansetron with a medicine called cisplatin)

Rare adverse effects (affect less than 1 in 1,000 people)

• Allergic reactions, sometimes severe, including anaphylaxis
• Dizziness (when ondansetron is administered intravenously, i.e., through a tube into the vein)
• Temporary visual disturbances, e.g., blurred vision (mainly when ondansetron is administered intravenously)
• Changes in heart rhythm and changes in the ECG, including a specific type of arrhythmia called Torsade de Pointes (which sometimes causes loss of consciousness)

Very rare adverse effects (affect less than 1 in 10,000 people)

• Temporary loss of vision (mainly when ondansetron is administered intravenously), which usually recovers within about 20 minutes
• Widespread skin rash with blisters and peeling affecting a large part of the body surface (toxic epidermal necrolysis)

Reporting of adverse effects

If you experience any adverse effect, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly via the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Medicinal Products: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Setofilm

Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

Keep the sachet perfectly closed to protect it from moisture.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not use Setofilm if you notice it is damaged.

Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of unused medicines and their packaging at the SIGRE Point located at your pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to properly discard unused medicines and their packaging. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

Composition of Setofilm

The active substance is ondansetron. Each film contains 8 mg of ondansetron.

The other components are: polyvinyl alcohol, macrogol 1000, acesulfame potassium (E950), glycerol (E422), titanium dioxide (E171), rice starch, levomenthol, and polysorbate 80 (E433).

Appearance of the product and contents of the pack

Setofilm 8 mg are white, rectangular orodispersible films (6 cm² in size).

Setofilm 8 mg orodispersible films are supplied in sachets. Each box contains 6, 10 or 50 sachets.

Only some pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder:

Norgine de España, S.L.U.
Paseo de la Castellana, 91, 2nd Floor
28046 Madrid
SPAIN

Manufacturer:

LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG
Lohmannstrasse 2
D-56626 Andernach
GERMANY

This medicinal product is authorized in the European Economic Area member states under the following names: France, Belgium, Spain, Italy: Setofilm.

Date of the most recent review of this leaflet: April 2023

Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS): http://www.aemps.gob.es/.