Package Leaflet: Information for the User
CRYSVITA10 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
CRYSVITA20 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
CRYSVITA30 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
burosumab
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack
What is CRYSVITA
CRYSVITA contains the active substance burosumab. It is a type of medicine called a human monoclonal antibody.
What is CRYSVITA used for
CRYSVITA is used to treat X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH). It is used in children and adolescents from 1 to 17 years of age and in adults.
CRYSVITA is used to treat tumour-induced osteomalacia (TIO) when the tumour that causes it cannot be removed or found, in children and adolescents from 1 to 17 years of age and in adults.
What is X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH)
X-linked hypophosphataemia is a genetic disease.
What is tumour-induced osteomalacia (TIO)
How CRYSVITA works
CRYSVITA binds to FGF23 in the blood, preventing FGF23 from working and increasing phosphate levels in the blood to normal levels.
Do not use CRYSVITA
Allergic reactions
Stop using CRYSVITA and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following side effects, as they could be signs of an allergic reaction:
Do not use CRYSVITA if any of the above applies to you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor before using CRYSVITA.
Warnings and precautions
Skin reactions
You may get skin reactions at the injection site, see section 4 for more information. If these reactions are severe, tell your doctor.
Tests and checks
Your doctor will check your phosphate and calcium levels in your blood and urine and may also do a kidney ultrasound during treatment to reduce the risk of hyperphosphataemia (too much phosphate in the blood) and ectopic mineralization (calcium build-up in tissues such as the kidneys). Your doctor will also check your parathyroid hormone level in your blood from time to time.
Children under 1 year
CRYSVITA should not be given to children under 1 year of age, as its safety and effects in this age group have not been studied.
Other medicines and CRYSVITA
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Do not use CRYSVITA and tell your doctor if you are taking:
Consult your doctor before using CRYSVITA:
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine. This is because it is not known if CRYSVITA will affect your baby.
CRYSVITA is not recommended during pregnancy.
If you can become pregnant, you must use an effective method of contraception while using CRYSVITA and for at least 14 weeks after the last dose. You should discuss this with your doctor.
It is not known if CRYSVITA passes into breast milk, and it cannot be excluded that it may affect newborns/infants. You should discuss this with your doctor.
Driving, cycling, and using machines
CRYSVITA may cause dizziness and affect your ability to cycle, use tools, or machines, or drive. If you feel affected, do not cycle, do not use tools or machines, and do not drive. Tell your doctor.
CRYSVITA contains sorbitol
CRYSVITA 10 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe: this medicine contains 15.30 mg of sorbitol in each pre-filled syringe.
CRYSVITA 20 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe: this medicine contains 30.61 mg of sorbitol in each pre-filled syringe.
CRYSVITA 30 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe: this medicine contains 45.91 mg of sorbitol in each pre-filled syringe.
CRYSVITA should be given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously) in the upper arm, abdomen, buttock, or thigh. This medicine can be given to you by a healthcare professional or, alternatively, your doctor may recommend that you or a caregiver give the injection of CRYSVITA. If they suggest that you give it to yourself, a healthcare professional will provide training to show you or your caregiver the correct way to use CRYSVITA before the first self-injection.
The first self-injection after starting treatment or after any dose change should be given in front of a healthcare professional. At the end of this leaflet, there is a detailed section of "Instructions for use" for the pre-filled syringe. Always follow these instructions carefully when giving the injection of CRYSVITA to yourself or your child.
Follow the instructions for administration of this medicine given by your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist carefully. If you are unsure, consult your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist again.
How much CRYSVITA you will need
The dose is determined based on your body weight. Your doctor will calculate the correct dose for you.
Dose for XLH and TIO
You will need to have your dose of CRYSVITA injected:
Your doctor will do checks to make sure you are getting the correct dose and may change the dose or how often you have injections if needed.
Maximum dose for patients with XLH
The maximum dose you will get for the treatment of XLH is 90 mg.
Maximum dose for patients with TIO
The maximum dose you will get for the treatment of TIO:
Patients with TIO
If you are a TIO patient who needs treatment for the underlying tumour (i.e. radiotherapy or surgical removal), your doctor will stop treatment with CRYSVITA. Once tumour treatment is finished, your doctor will check your phosphate levels and restart treatment with CRYSVITA if your serum phosphate levels are low.
If you are given too much CRYSVITA
If you think you have been given too much CRYSVITA, tell your doctor immediately.
If you miss a dose of CRYSVITA
If you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately. The missed dose should be given as soon as possible, and your doctor will reschedule your future doses as needed.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Side effects in children and adolescents with XLH
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 children and adolescents)
These reactions at the injection site are usually mild and occur within 1 day of injection and usually improve within 1 to 3 days.
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)
Side effects in children and adolescents with TIO
Side effects in children and adolescents are not known, as no clinical studies have been done.
Side effects in adults with XLH and TIO
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 adults)
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 adults)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed in Appendix V. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep CRYSVITA out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use CRYSVITA after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and label after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month shown.
Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). Do not freeze.
Keep the pre-filled syringe in the outer carton to protect it from light.
Do not use CRYSVITA if it contains visible particles.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. This will help protect the environment.
If you are self-injecting, see step 4 of the "Instructions for use" at the end of this leaflet for disposal of unused medicines and materials. If you are unsure about how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed, ask your healthcare professional or pharmacist.
Composition of CRYSVITA
The active ingredient is burosumab.
Pre-filled syringe of 10 mg:
Each pre-filled syringe contains 10 mg of burosumab in 0.33 ml of solution.
Pre-filled syringe of 20 mg:
Each pre-filled syringe contains 20 mg of burosumab in 0.67 ml of solution.
Pre-filled syringe of 30 mg:
Each pre-filled syringe contains 30 mg of burosumab in 1 ml of solution.
The other components are L-histidine, D-sorbitol (E 420), polysorbate 80, L-methionine, 10% hydrochloric acid, and water for injectable preparations. (See "CRYSVITA contains sorbitol" in section 2 for more information).
Appearance and Container Contents of the Product
CRYSVITA is presented as a clear to slightly opalescent and colorless to pale brown-yellow injectable solution in a pre-filled syringe. Each container contains 1 pre-filled syringe.
The different concentrations of the medication can be identified by a plunger rod of a different color: 10 mg (blue), 20 mg (red), and 30 mg (green).
Marketing Authorization Holder
Kyowa Kirin Holdings B.V.
Bloemlaan 2
2132NP Hoofddorp
Netherlands
medinfo@kyowakirin.com
Manufacturer
allphamed PHARBIL Arzneimittel GmbH
Hildebrandstr. 10-12
37081 Göttingen
Germany
Kyowa Kirin Holdings B.V.
Bloemlaan 2
2132NP Hoofddorp
Netherlands
Date of Last Revision of this Leaflet:June 2025
Other Sources of Information
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the European Medicines Agency website: https://www.ema.europa.eu. There are also links to other websites on rare diseases and orphan medicines.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The following instructions for use are intended for:
Read these instructions for use carefully before using CRYSVITA:
CRYSVITA is available in pre-filled syringes of three different concentrations: 10 mg (blue), 20 mg (red), and 30 mg (green). The amount of liquid in the pre-filled syringes varies depending on the concentration. The syringes you are administered will depend on the dose prescribed to you.
These instructions are used for the three concentrations.
The following are the parts of the CRYSVITA pre-filled syringe:
Step 1. Gather and Inspect the Materials
CRYSVITA should be stored in the refrigerator before use. When you need to administer CRYSVITA to yourself or another person, take CRYSVITA out of the refrigerator, but keep it in the box. Place the box on a clean and flat surface.
Check the concentration of each pre-filled syringe you have been given in the CRYSVITA boxes.
Make sure you have the correct number of syringes and the correct concentrations of each pre-filled syringe to match the dose in mg advised by your healthcare professional.
If you are unsure, ask your healthcare professional.
Let the pre-filled syringe box reach room temperature for 45 minutes.Do notheat the pre-filled syringe in any other way, such as with hot water or in a microwave. Do notexpose the pre-filled syringe to direct sunlight.
After 45 minutes, open the box and remove the plastic tray. Hold the pre-filled syringe by the cylinder and take it out of the tray.
Do notlift the pre-filled syringe by the plunger rod or the needle cap.
Do nottouch the plunger rod or remove the needle cap until you are ready to use it.
Place all the materials you will need on a clean and flat surface. For each injection, you will need:
Contact your healthcare professional if you do not have these materials. |
Do notuse the pre-filled syringe if the needle cap is missing or not properly placed.
Do notuse the pre-filled syringe if it is cracked or broken.
Check the concentration on the label of each pre-filled syringe.
Check the expiration date (indicated after EXP) on the label of each pre-filled syringe.
Do notuse the pre-filled syringe if it has passed the expiration date.
Inspect the liquid in the pre-filled syringe. Do not shake.
The CRYSVITA liquid should be clear to slightly opalescent and colorless to pale brown-yellow.
Note:It is normal for the medication to contain air bubbles. Air bubbles will not harm you or affect your dose.
Do notuse the pre-filled syringe if the liquid has changed color, is cloudy, or contains particles.
Wash your hands well with water and soap before proceeding to step 2.
Step 2. Prepare the Injection Site
The injection should be administered into the fatty layer just under the skin. You will need to choose the injection site. If you are administering the injection to yourself, the suitable areas are:
the thighs. If you are administering the injection to another person, the suitable areas are:
Do notadminister the injection in:
(including burns);
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Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe and let it dry. Do nottouch or blow on the cleaned injection site. |
If you are going to administer more than one injection, use a different sitefor each injection. Clean each injection site with a new alcohol wipe and let the skin dry.
CRYSVITA should be injected into clean and dry skin.
Step 3. Administer the CRYSVITA Injection
Hold the cylinderwith one hand and the needle cap pointing outward. Pull the needle cap outwardwith the other hand. Do nottwist the needle cap. Dispose of the needle cap in a sharps container. |
Without touching the cleaned injection site, pinch the skin firmly using your thumb and other fingers, creating an area about 5 cm wide. |
Or |
Hold the syringe between your thumb and index finger of your dominant hand.
The needle should be inserted into the skin at a 45-degree or 90-degree angle.
Your healthcare professional will tell you which angle to use.
Use a quick motion like a dart to insert the needle into the pinched skin.
Do notpush the plunger when inserting the needle.
When the needle is inserted, do not move it. Continue pinching the skin. Hold the wingswith one hand and slowly and firmly push the plunger rod until the syringe is empty. Do notremove the needle yet. |
When you have administered the complete dose, keep the syringe at the same injection angleand remove it by gently pulling it outward.
Do nottilt the syringe while removing it.
Do notrub the injection site.
Release the pinched skin.
Release the plunger rod. The protector will be activated and will cover the needle. To avoid any injury, do notput the cap back on the needle. Do nottouch any exposed part of the needle. |
If some blood appears, press the injection site with a cotton ball or gauze for a few seconds.
Step 4. After Each Injection
Dispose of the caps and used syringes in the sharps container.
Do notthrow the syringes in the trash.
When your sharps container is almost full, you should follow local guidelines to request another container and dispose of it properly.
Reminder:If you are going to administer more than one injection, repeat steps 2 to 4 for each one.
Use new materials for each injection.
Record the injection date and all the areas where you have injected so that, if possible, you can use different areas for the next injection.