Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Fendivia 12 micrograms/hour transdermal patch
Fendivia 25 micrograms/hour transdermal patch
Fendivia 50 micrograms/hour transdermal patch
Fendivia 75 micrograms/hour transdermal patch
Fendivia 100 micrograms/hour transdermal patch
fentanyl
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack and other information
The name of your medicine is Fendivia.
The patches help to relieve very strong and long-lasting pain:
Fendivia contains a medicine called fentanyl. It belongs to a group of strong pain-relieving medicines called opioids.
Do not use Fendivia:
Do not use this medicine if you or your child are in any of the above situations. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fendivia.
Warnings and precautions
If the patch sticks to another person
The patch should only be used on the skin of the person it has been prescribed for. There have been cases where the patch has stuck accidentally to another family member through close physical contact or sharing the same bed with the person wearing the patch. If the patch sticks accidentally to another person (especially a child), the medicine in the patch can pass through the skin of the other person and can cause serious side effects, such as breathing difficulties, with slow or weak breathing that can be life-threatening. If the patch sticks to someone else's skin, it should be removed immediately and a doctor should be consulted.
Be careful with Fendivia
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist beforeusing this medicine if you are in any of the following situations. Your doctor will need to keep a closer eye on you:
If you have any of the above conditions (or if you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fendivia.
Tell your doctor if you have breathing difficulties while you are sleeping.
Opioids like Fendivia can cause sleep-related breathing disorders, such as sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep) and sleep-related hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood). Tell your doctor if you, your partner, or your caregiver notice that you have any of the following symptoms:
Your doctor may decide to change your dose.
Tell your doctor if you notice a change in your pain.If you feel:
Do not change your dose yourself. Your doctor may decide to change your dose or treatment.
Side effects and Fendivia
You can find a complete list of possible side effects in section 4.
While wearing the patch, do not expose it to direct heat, such as heat pads, electric blankets, hot water bottles, water beds, heat lamps, or tanning lamps. Do not take sunbaths or have long hot baths, and do not use saunas or hot tubs. If you do, you may increase the amount of medicine released from the patch.
Long-term use and tolerance
This medicine contains fentanyl, an opioid. Repeated use of opioid painkillers can make the medicine less effective (your body gets used to it, which is known as tolerance). You may also become more sensitive to pain when using Fendivia. This is known as hyperalgesia. Increasing the dose of the patches may continue to reduce pain for a while, but it can also be harmful. If you notice that the medicine is becoming less effective, talk to your doctor. Your doctor will decide whether it is better to increase the dose or to gradually reduce your use of Fendivia.
Dependence and addiction
This medicine contains fentanyl, which is an opioid. It can cause dependence and/or addiction.
Repeated use of Fendivia can also lead to dependence, abuse, and addiction, which can result in a potentially life-threatening overdose. The risk of these side effects may be greater with higher doses and longer treatment. Dependence or addiction can lead to a feeling of loss of control over the amount of medicine you need to use or how often you need to use it. You may feel the need to continue using the medicine even if it is no longer relieving your pain.
The risk of dependence or addiction varies from person to person. The risk of becoming dependent on or addicted to Fendivia may be greater if:
•You or someone in your family has abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or illegal drugs ("addiction").
•You are a smoker.
•You have ever had problems with your mood (depression, anxiety, or personality disorder) or have been treated by a psychiatrist for another mental illness.
If you notice any of the following symptoms while using Fendivia, it could be a sign of dependence or addiction.
•You need to use the medicine for longer than your doctor has prescribed.
•You need to use a higher dose than recommended.
•You have tried to stop using the medicine several times but have been unable to.
If you notice any of these signs, talk to your doctor to determine the best course of treatment for you, when it is appropriate to stop the medicine, and how to do it safely.
Withdrawal symptoms when stopping Fendivia
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. You may experience withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, tremors, chills, tremors, or sweating. If you want to stop using this medicine, talk to your doctor first. Your doctor will tell you how to do it, usually by gradually reducing the dose so that the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms are kept to a minimum.
Using Fendivia with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal remedies. You should also tell your pharmacist that you are using Fendivia if you buy any medicines from the pharmacy.
Your doctor will know which medicines can be used safely with Fendivia. You may need to be closely monitored if you are using any of the types of medicines listed below or if you stop using any of the types of medicines listed below, as this can affect the dose of Fendivia that you need.
In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using:
Using Fendivia with antidepressants
The risk of side effects increases if you are using medicines such as certain antidepressants. Fendivia can interact with these medicines, and you may experience changes in your mental state, such as agitation, seeing, feeling, hearing, or smelling things that are not there (hallucinations), and other effects such as changes in blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, high body temperature, overactive reflexes, lack of coordination, muscle stiffness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (these can be signs of serotonin syndrome). If used together, your doctor may want to monitor you closely to detect such side effects, especially when starting treatment or when changing the dose of your medicine.
Using Fendivia with central nervous system depressants, including alcohol and some sedatives
Using Fendivia and sedative medicines, such as benzodiazepines or related medicines, at the same time increases the risk of drowsiness, breathing difficulties (respiratory depression), coma, and can be life-threatening. Therefore, using them together should only be considered when there are no other treatment options.
However, if your doctor has prescribed Fendivia and sedative medicines at the same time, the dose and duration of treatment should be limited by your doctor.
Tell your doctor about all sedative medicines you are using, and follow the dose recommended by your doctor.
It may be helpful to inform your family and friends about the signs and symptoms mentioned above. Talk to your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Use in athletes
Athletes are informed that this medicine contains a component that can result in a positive doping test.
Operations
If you are going to have an operation, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using Fendivia.
Using Fendivia with alcohol
Do not drink alcohol while using Fendivia, unless you have talked to your doctor first.
Fendivia can make you feel drowsy or breathe more slowly. Drinking alcohol can make these effects worse.
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.
Fendivia should not be used during pregnancy, unless you have discussed it with your doctor.
Fendivia should not be used during labor, as the medicine can affect the baby's breathing.
Long-term use of Fendivia during pregnancy can cause withdrawal symptoms in your newborn baby, such as crying, irritability, convulsions, poor feeding, and diarrhea, which can be life-threatening if not recognized and treated. Talk to a doctor immediately if you think your baby may have withdrawal symptoms.
Do not use Fendivia if you are breastfeeding. You should not breastfeed for 3 days after removing the Fendivia patch. This is because the medicine can pass into breast milk.
Driving and using machines
Fendivia can affect your ability to drive or use machines or tools, as it can make you sleepy or dizzy. If this happens, do not drive or use machines or tools. Do not drive while using this medicine until you know how it affects you.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is safe for you to drive while using this medicine.
Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Your doctor will decide which concentration of Fendivia is most suitable for you, taking into account the intensity of your pain, your general condition, and the type of pain treatment you have received so far.
Before starting treatment and regularly during treatment, your doctor will also explain what you can expect from using Fendivia, when and for how long you should use it, when you should contact your doctor, and when you should stop using it (see also section 2, withdrawal symptoms when stopping Fendivia).
How to apply and change patches
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Tuesday | Friday | |
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Where to apply the patch
Adults
Children
Adults and children:
Do not apply the patch to
How to apply the patch
Step 1: Prepare the skin
Step 2: Open the envelope
Step 3: Peel and press
Step 4: Dispose of the patch
Step 5: Wash your hands
More information on using Fendivia
Daily activities during patch use
How long do patches take to work?
How long will you need to use the patches?
If the pain worsens
If you use too many patches or a patch with the wrong dose
If you have applied too many patches or a patch with the wrong dose, remove them and contact your doctor immediately, go to the hospital, or you can also call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount applied.
Signs of overdose include breathing problems or weak breathing, tiredness, extreme drowsiness, inability to think clearly or walk or talk normally, and dizziness, dizziness, or confusion. An overdose can also cause a brain disorder known as toxic leukoencephalopathy.
If you forget to change the patch
If the patch comes off
If you want to stop using the patches
If you have any other questions about using this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
If you, your partner, or caregiver notice any of the following signs in the person wearing the patch, remove the patch and call a doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately. You may need urgent medical treatment.
Follow the above recommendations and make the person wearing the patch move and talk as much as possible. In very rare cases, these breathing difficulties can be life-threatening or even fatal, especially in people who have not used strong opioid pain relievers before (such as Fendivia or morphine). (Uncommon, may affect up to 1 in 100 patients).
These can be signs of a severe allergic reaction. (Frequency cannot be estimated from available data).
The following side effects have also been reported
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people)
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from available data)
You may notice rashes, redness, or mild itching of the skin at the patch application site. It is usually mild and disappears after removing the patch. If it does not, or if the patch irritates your skin a lot, tell your doctor.
Repeated use of patches can cause the medication to lose its effectiveness (you get used to it or may become more sensitive to pain), or you may become dependent on it.
If you switch from another pain reliever to Fendivia or if you stop using Fendivia abruptly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms, such as dizziness, feeling sick, diarrhea, anxiety, or tremors. Tell your doctor if you notice any of these effects.
There have also been reports of newborn babies experiencing withdrawal symptoms after their mothers used Fendivia for a prolonged period during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if they are possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medication.
Where to store the patches
Keep all patches (used and unused) out of sight and reach of children.
Store this medication in a safe and protected place, where others cannot access it. It can cause serious harm and be fatal for people who use this medication accidentally or intentionally when it has not been prescribed for them.
How long can you store Fendivia
Do not use this medication after the expiration date shown on the box and on the envelope after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated. If the patches are expired, take them to the pharmacy.
How to dispose of used patches or patches you no longer use
Accidental exposure of another person to used and unused patches, especially children, can result in a fatal outcome.
Used patches should be folded firmly in half, so that the adhesive side of the patch sticks to itself. Then, they should be thrown away safely by putting them in the original envelope and keeping them out of sight and reach of others, especially children, until they are disposed of safely.
Medications should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Deposit the containers and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point in the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the containers and medications you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.
Fendivia Composition
The active ingredient is: Fentanyl.
The patches are available in 5 different doses (see table below).
Patch Name | Each patch contains: | Each patch releases a dose of: | The active surface area of each patch is: |
Fendivia 12 micrograms/hour transdermal patch | 1.38 mg | 12 micrograms/hour | 4.2 cm2 |
Fendivia 25 micrograms/hour transdermal patch | 2.75 mg | 25 micrograms/hour | 8.4 cm2 |
Fendivia 50 micrograms/hour transdermal patch | 5.5 mg | 50 micrograms/hour | 16.8 cm2 |
Fendivia 75 micrograms/hour transdermal patch | 8.25 mg | 75 micrograms/hour | 25.2 cm2 |
Fendivia 100 micrograms/hour transdermal patch | 11 mg | 100 micrograms/hour | 33.6 cm2 |
The other components are: Dipropylene glycol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, dimethicone, silicone adhesive (amine-resistant), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA, release membrane), polyethylene terephthalate (PET, outer plastic film), polyester coated with fluoropolymer (protective film) and printing ink.
Product Appearance and Package Contents
Fendivia is a transparent and rectangular transdermal patch. Each patch is packaged in a heat-sealed, child-resistant envelope made of paper, aluminum, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Each transdermal patch has the trade name, active ingredient, and dose printed in a specific color:
Fendivia 12 micrograms/hour: brown printing
Fendivia 25 micrograms/hour: red printing
Fendivia 50 micrograms/hour: green printing
Fendivia 75 micrograms/hour: light blue printing
Fendivia 100 micrograms/hour: gray printing
The patches are supplied in cardboard packages containing 1, 3, 5, 10, and 20 patches. Only some package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorization Holder
ISTITUTO GENTILI S.r.l.
Via San Giuseppe Cottolengo 15
20143 Milan, Italy
Manufacturer:
LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG Lohmannstrasse 2D – 56626 Andernach Germany
You can request more information about this medication by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Local Representative:
FERRER FARMA, S.A.
Av. Diagonal, 549, 5th Floor,
08029 Barcelona (Spain)
This medication is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
Matrifen: Cyprus
Quatrofen: Sweden
Fendivia: Spain
Date of the last revision of this prospectus: 12-06-2024
Detailed information about this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
The average price of FENDIVIA 12 micrograms/HOUR TRANSDERMAL PATCH in October, 2025 is around 7.02 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.