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CRYSVITA 30 mg INJECTABLE SOLUTION

CRYSVITA 30 mg INJECTABLE SOLUTION

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About the medicine

How to use CRYSVITA 30 mg INJECTABLE SOLUTION

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

CRYSVITA 10mg solution for injection

CRYSVITA 20mg solution for injection

CRYSVITA 30mg solution for injection

burosumab

Read all of this 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 further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
  • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack

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

1. What is CRYSVITA and what is it used for

What is CRYSVITA

CRYSVITA contains the active substance burosumab. It is a type of medicine called a human monoclonal antibody.

What CRYSVITA is 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 located successfully, 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.

  • People with XLH have higher levels of a hormone called fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23).
  • FGF23 reduces the amount of phosphate in the blood.
  • Low phosphate levels can:
  • cause bones not to harden properly and, in children and adolescents, not to grow properly;
  • cause pain and stiffness in bones and joints.

What is tumour-induced osteomalacia (TIO)

  • People with TIO have higher levels of a hormone called FGF23 produced by certain types of tumours.
  • FGF23 reduces the amount of phosphate in the blood.
  • Low phosphate levels can cause softening of the bones, muscle weakness, fatigue, bone pain, and fractures.

How CRYSVITA works

CRYSVITA binds to FGF23 in the blood, preventing FGF23 from working and increasing phosphate levels in the blood to normal levels.

2. What you need to know before you use CRYSVITA

Do not use CRYSVITA

  • if you are allergic to burosumab or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
  • if you are taking phosphate supplements or certain vitamin D supplements (that contain the so-called active vitamin D [e.g. calcitriol]);
  • if you already have high phosphate levels in your blood (hyperphosphataemia);
  • if you have severe kidney disease or kidney failure.

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:

  • rash and itching all over your body;
  • severe swelling of your eyelids, mouth, or lips (angioedema);
  • shortness of breath;
  • rapid heartbeat;
  • sweating.

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 the safety and effects of this medicine 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:

  • phosphate supplements;
  • certain vitamin D supplements (that contain the so-called active vitamin D [e.g. calcitriol]). There are some vitamin D supplements that you can continue to take or start taking, and your doctor will tell you which ones.

Consult your doctor before using CRYSVITA:

  • if you are taking medicines that work in the same way as calcium in the body (calcimimetics). If used together, they may reduce calcium levels in the blood;
  • if you are a TIO patient and are about to receive treatment for the underlying tumour (i.e. radiotherapy or surgical removal). In this case, treatment with CRYSVITA will not be started until after tumour treatment and if serum phosphate levels are low.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, 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 affects the 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 the risk to newborns/infants cannot be excluded. 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

This medicine contains 45.91 mg of sorbitol in each vial, equivalent to 45.91 mg/ml.

3. How to use CRYSVITA

CRYSVITA should be given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously) in the upper arm, abdomen, buttock, or thigh. A healthcare professional will give you this medicine or your child. Alternatively, your doctor may recommend that you or your child give the injection yourself. A healthcare professional will show you how to do this. The first self-injection after starting treatment or after any dose change should be done in front of them. At the end of this leaflet, there is a detailed section on "Instructions for use". Always follow these instructions carefully when giving the CRYSVITA injection 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 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:

  • every 2 weeks in children and adolescents from 1 to 17 years of age;
  • every 4 weeks in adults.

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 receive for the treatment of XLH is 90 mg.

Maximum dose for patients with TIO

The maximum dose you will receive for the treatment of TIO:

  • for children from 1 to 12 years of age is 90 mg;
  • for adolescents from 13 to 17 years of age and for adults is 180 mg.

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 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 future doses as needed.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor.

4. Possible side effects

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)

  • dental abscess (infection)
  • cough
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • vomiting
  • nausea
  • diarrhoea
  • constipation
  • dental caries
  • rash
  • muscle pain (myalgia) and pain in hands and feet
  • reactions at the injection site, which can include:
  • redness or rash
  • pain or itching
  • swelling
  • bleeding or bruising

These reactions at the injection site are usually mild and occur within 1 day of injection and usually improve within 1 to 3 days.

  • fever
  • low vitamin D levels in the blood

Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)

  • increased phosphate levels in the blood

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)

  • dental abscess (infection)
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • restless legs syndrome (an irresistible urge to move your legs to stop uncomfortable, painful, or strange feelings in your legs, especially before sleeping or during the night)
  • constipation
  • back pain
  • muscle spasms
  • reactions at the injection site, which can include pain or swelling
  • low vitamin D levels in the blood

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 adults)

  • rash
  • increased phosphate levels in the blood

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.

5. Storage of CRYSVITA

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 vial 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 self-inject, see step 5 of the "Instructions for use" at the end of the 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.

6. Container Contents and Additional Information

Composition of CRYSVITA

The active ingredient is burosumab. Each vial contains 10, 20, or 30 mg of burosumab.

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).

Product Appearance and Container Contents

CRYSVITA is presented as a clear to slightly opalescent and colorless to pale brown-yellow injectable solution in a small glass vial. Each container contains 1 vial.

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

Read these instructions for use carefully before using CRYSVITA:

  • Inject yourself or your child only if your doctor has instructed you to do so.
  • It should only be injected after receiving training on the injection technique. The first self-injection after starting treatment or after any dose change should be performed in front of a healthcare professional.
  • Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medicine as indicated by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse (healthcare professional). If in doubt, consult your healthcare professional again.
  • Your doctor will prescribe the correct dose. Your dose is measured in milligrams (mg). CRYSVITA is available in vials of three different concentrations: 10 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg. Each vial is for single use. Always use a new vial of CRYSVITA for each injection, see step 5 on how to dispose of used vials and other materials.
  • Your healthcare professional will tell you how much CRYSVITA to administer to yourself or your child. You or your child may receive more than one vial to obtain the correct dose.
  • If your healthcare professional instructs you that more than one injection is needed to administer the required dose, you must repeat steps 2 to 5 for each injection. Use new materials and a different body location for each injection.
  • Use only the syringe and needles provided or prescribed by your healthcare professional to administer the injection.
  • Always use the large needle to withdraw the liquid and remember to switch to the small needle to inject the liquid.
  • Using an incorrect syringe or needle can lead to a dosing error or make the injection more painful.
  • When administering CRYSVITA to a small child, it may be helpful for another person to be present to calm them.
  • Do not use CRYSVITA if you are allergic to any of the components of this medicine. Stop using CRYSVITA if you have any allergic reaction during or after the injection and contact your healthcare professional immediately. See section 2 of the leaflet for more information.

Step 1. Gather and Inspect the Materials

Remove the required CRYSVITA vials from the refrigerator.

Check the concentration on the label of each vial.

Make sure you have the correct number of vials to match the dose in mg advised by your healthcare professional.

If you are unsure, ask your healthcare professional.

Let the vials reach room temperature for 30 minutes. Do not heat the vials in any other way, such as with hot water or in a microwave. Do not expose the vials to direct sunlight.

Check the expiration date (indicated after EXP) on the vial label. Inspect the liquid in the vial. Do not shake it.

Do not use the vial if:

  • it is expired;
  • it has changed color, is cloudy, or contains particles. The CRYSVITA liquid should be clear to slightly opalescent and colorless to pale brown-yellow.

Vial labeled A, syringe with needle B, two swabsticks C and D, gauze pads E, biological waste container F, band-aid G, and cotton ball H

Place all the materials you will need on a clean, flat surface. For each injection, you will need:

  1. CRYSVITA vial for injection
  2. A syringe with plunger
  3. A large syringe needle for withdrawing CRYSVITA
  4. A small syringe needle for injecting CRYSVITA
  5. Alcohol swabs
  6. A sharps container
  7. A band-aid (if needed)
  8. Gauze pads or cotton balls

Contact your healthcare professional if you do not have these materials.

Your healthcare professional will explain the use of the different needles.

The large needleis used to withdraw CRYSVITA from the vial.

The small needleis used to inject CRYSVITA.

If you are unsure, ask your healthcare professional before use.

Do not use any material that is missing parts or is damaged in any way.

Do not remove the needle caps until you are ready to use them.

Wash your hands well with water and soap before proceeding to step 2.

Step 2. Withdraw CRYSVITA and Prepare the Injection

Remove the cap from the vial to expose the rubber stopper.

Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab and let it dry. Do not touch the rubber stopper after cleaning it.

Hand holding a pre-filled syringe connected to a needle and another hand holding a vial of medication

Select the large needleand remove it from the sterile package, but do not remove the cap that covers the needle.

To attach the needle to the syringe, hold the large needleby the protective cap in one hand and the syringe by the cylinder in the other.

Depending on the materials you have been given:

  • you will need to push the needle down and twist it clockwise into the syringe until it is secure;
  • push the needle down until it is fully attached.

Do not touch the needle itself or the end of the syringe where the needle is attached.

Once the needle is securely attached, hold the syringe by the cylinder with the needle pointing upwards.

Remove the needle cap by pulling it straight off.

Do not throw the needle cap away.

Do not touch the needle or allow it to come into contact with any surface once the cap is removed.

Do not use the syringe if it is dropped after removing the cap or if the needle appears to be damaged.

Hand holding a syringe with a transparent needle showing a 1ml scale and plunger being pressed by another hand

Your healthcare professional will tell you how much liquid to inject. It is usually 1 ml per injection. Your healthcare professional will tell you which mark to use if you need to inject less than 1 ml.

Always use the mark that corresponds to your dose. If you are unsure, ask your healthcare professional before use.

Pull the syringe plunger until the end of the plunger lines up with the mark that corresponds to your dose. This fills the syringe with air.

Hand holding a vial and another hand inserting the syringe needle downwards into the vial stopper with an arrow indicating direction

Keep the vial on a flat surface. Slowly insert the large needle through the rubber stopper and into the vial.

Do not let the needle tip touch the liquid in the vial.

If the needle tip touches the liquid, slowly pull the needle out until it no longer touches the liquid.

Slowly push the syringe plunger. This pushes the air from the syringe into the vial.

Hand holding a syringe with a needle over a vial and another hand holding the vial with an arrow indicating direction downwards

Keep the vial on a flat surface.

Slowly insert the large needle through the rubber stopper and into the vial.

Do not let the needle tip touch the liquid in the vial.

If the needle tip touches the liquid, slowly pull the needle out until it no longer touches the liquid.

Slowly push the syringe plunger.

This pushes the air from the syringe into the vial.

Hands holding a syringe and a transparent vial withdrawing medication with an arrow indicating the direction of withdrawal

Keep the needle in the vial and turn it upside down.

Make sure the needle tip is in the bottom of the liquid.

Hand holding a syringe with a connected needle, black arrow indicating direction of injection and enlarged detail of the inserted needle

Slowly pull the syringe plunger to fill the syringe until the end of the plunger lines up with the mark that corresponds to your dose.

Keep the needle tip in the liquid at all times.

Hand holding a syringe with a needle inserted into the skin, enlarged detail showing insertion depth and graduated scale

Check for air bubbles in the syringe liquid.

If you see bubbles,

  • keep the syringe in a vertical position with the needle still in the vial;
  • gently tap the syringe cylinder with your finger to move the air bubbles;
  • when the air bubbles are at the top, slowly push the plunger to expel the air bubbles.

Check the dose again with the syringe marks.

If necessary, withdraw a little more liquid to line up with the mark that corresponds to your dose. Check again for air bubbles and repeat the process if necessary.

When there are no air bubbles in the syringe, remove the syringe and needle directly from the vial by pulling downwards.

Needle being inserted into the skin at an angle indicated by an arrow and a finger holding the device

Remove the large needle from the syringe.

  • To do this, place the large needle cap on a flat surface.
  • With one hand, slide the large needle into the cap and lift them together to cover the needle without using the other hand to avoid injury. Then, use the other hand to secure the cap and snap it into place.
  • Depending on your materials, you:
  • will need to twist the large needle with the cap on counter-clockwise to remove it from the syringe;
  • or remove the large needle with the cap on directly from the syringe and place it in the sharps container.

Select the small needleand remove it from the sterile package, but do not remove the cap that covers the needle.

To attach the needle to the syringe, hold the small needleby the protective cap in one hand and the syringe by the cylinder in the other.

Depending on the materials you have been given,

  • you will need to push the needle down and twist it clockwise into the syringe until it is secure;
  • or push the needle down until it is fully attached.

Do not touch the needle itself or the end of the syringe where the needle is attached.

Step 3. Prepare the Injection Site

Two human figures showing dark application areas on the abdomen, hips, and thighs

The injection should be administered into the fat layer just under the skin. You will need to choose the injection site. If you are administering the injection to yourself, suitable areas are:

  • the stomach area, the top of the thighs.

If you are administering the injection to someone else, suitable areas are:

  • the stomach area, the top of the thighs, the outer aspect of the upper arms, the buttocks.

Do not administer the injection in:

  • a painful, red, bruised, or cracked skin area;
  • an area with stretch marks or scars (including burns);
  • directly into a mole or the area around a mole.

If you are going to administer more than one injection, use a different site for each injection. Clean each injection site with a new alcohol swab and let the skin dry.

CRYSVITA should be injected into clean, dry skin.

Step 4. Administer the CRYSVITA Injection

Hand holding a syringe with a needle inserted into the skin of the forearm at an angled position

Remove the cap from the small needle by pulling it straight off.

Firmly pinch the skin using your thumb and other fingers, creating an area about 5 cm wide.

Hold the syringe between your thumb and index finger of your dominant hand.

The needle should be inserted into the skin at an angle of 45° or 90°.

Your healthcare professional will tell you which angle to use.

Hand holding a syringe with a 45-degree angle inserting the needle into the skin of the arm showing a measurement scale

Hand holding a syringe with the needle inserted into the skin at a 90-degree angle with a graduated measurement visible

Use a quick motion like a dart to insert the needle into the pinched skin.

Do not push the plunger when inserting the needle.

Hand holding a pre-filled syringe inserting the needle into the skin with a black arrow indicating the direction of insertion

When the needle is inserted, do not move it.

Continue pinching the skin.

Slowly push the syringe plunger, for a maximum of 30 seconds, until the syringe is empty.

Hand holding a syringe with the needle inserted into the skin, black arrow indicating direction of insertion and plunger being pressed

When you have administered the full dose, remove the syringe by gently pulling it outwards.

Release the pinched skin.

Press the injection site with a cotton ball or gauze pad for a few seconds to stop any bleeding. Apply a band-aid if necessary.

Do not rub the injection site.

To avoid any injury, do not put the cap back on the small needle. Place the uncovered needle in the sharps container.

Step 5. After Each Injection

Place used needles, caps, and syringes in the sharps container. Vials should be disposed of according to local guidelines.

Do not throw needles or syringes in the trash.

Do not store vials with leftover medicine for future use or give them to others.

When your sharps container is almost full, you should follow local guidelines to request a new container and dispose of it properly.

Reminder:If you are going to administer more than one injection, repeat steps 2 to 5 for each one.

Use new materials for each injection.

Record the injection date and all the areas where you have injected, so you can use different areas for the next injection.

There is a video showing how to prepare and administer the injection at the following link: www.myinject.eu.

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