Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain 100 micrograms/h transdermal patches EFG
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack
This medicine is called Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain.
The patches help to relieve very strong and long-lasting pain:
Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain contains a medicine called fentanyl. It belongs to a group of strong pain-relieving medicines called opioids.
Do not use Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain:
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 fentanyl.
Warnings and precautions
Fentanyl can have life-threatening side effects in people who are not regularly using prescribed opioids.
Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain is a medicine that could put the life of children at risk, even if the patches have already been used. Be aware that a sticky patch (used or unused) could attract the attention of a child, and if it sticks to the child's skin or if the child puts it in their mouth, the result can be fatal.
Keep this medicine in a safe place, where other people cannot get to it, see section 5 for more information.
If the patch sticks to another person
The patch must only be used on the skin of the people for whom the doctor has prescribed it. There have been cases where a 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 the skin of another person, it must be removed immediately and a doctor must be consulted.
Be especially careful with Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist beforeusing this medicineif you are in any of the following situations. Your doctor will need to keep a closer check on you:
If you have any of the above conditions (or if you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using fentanyl.
Tell your doctor if you have breathing problems while you are sleeping.
Opioids like fentanyl can cause sleep-related breathing disorders such as sleep apnea (breathing pauses while sleeping) and sleep-related hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood). Talk to your doctor if you, your partner or caregiver notice any of the following symptoms:
Your doctor may decide to change the dose.
Tell your doctor if you notice a change in the pain you feel.If you:
Do not change the dose yourself. Your doctor may decide to change the dose or change the treatment.
Side effects and Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain
In section 4, you can find the complete list of possible side effects.
When wearing the patch, do not expose it to direct heat, such as heat pads, electric blankets, hot water bottles, water beds, heat lamps or sunlamps. Do not take sunbaths or prolonged 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 (the body gets used to it, which is known as pharmacological tolerance). You may also become more sensitive to pain when using the fentanyl transdermal patch. This is known as hyperalgesia. Increasing the dose of the patches may continue to reduce the 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 gradually reduce the use of the fentanyl transdermal patch.
Dependence and addiction
This medicine contains fentanyl, which is an opioid. It can cause dependence and/or addiction. |
Repeated use of fentanyl 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 use. Dependence or addiction can lead to a feeling of lack 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 no longer helps to relieve the pain.
The risk of dependence or addiction varies from person to person. The risk of becoming dependent on or addicted to the fentanyl transdermal patch may be greater if:
If you notice any of the following symptoms while using the fentanyl transdermal patch, it could be a sign of dependence or addiction.
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 Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhea, loss of appetite, tremors, chills or sweating may occur. 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 effects are minimized.
Other medicines and Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription and herbal medicines. You should also tell your pharmacist if you are using fentanyl when you buy any medicines from the pharmacy.
Your doctor knows which medicines can be safely taken with fentanyl. You may need to be closely monitored if you are taking any of the types of medicines listed below, or if you stop taking any of the types of medicines listed below, as this may affect the dose of fentanyl you need.
In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:
Using fentanyl with antidepressants
The risk of side effects increases if you are taking medicines such as certain antidepressants. Fentanyl 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 could be signs of a serotonin syndrome). If they are used together, your doctor may want to keep a close check on you to look out for these side effects, especially when starting treatment or when the dose of the medicine is changed.
Using with central nervous system depressants, including alcohol and some narcotics
Using fentanyl 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. For this reason, using them together should only be considered when no other treatment options are possible.
However, if your doctor prescribes fentanyl with sedative medicines, your doctor will limit the dose and duration of concomitant treatment.
Tell your doctor about all sedative medicines you are taking, and follow your doctor's dosage recommendations carefully. It may be useful to inform friends or family members so they are aware of the signs and symptoms mentioned above. Contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms.
Do not drink alcohol while using fentanyl, unless you have talked to your doctor first.
Use in athletes
Athletes are informed that this medicine contains a component that may result in a positive doping test.
Operations
If you are going to have an operation, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using fentanyl.
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.
Fentanyl should not be used during pregnancy, unless you have discussed it with your doctor.
Fentanyl should not be used during labor, as the medicine can affect the breathing of the newborn baby.
Long-term use of fentanyl during pregnancy may cause withdrawal symptoms in your newborn baby, such as loud crying, irritability, convulsions, poor feeding and diarrhea, which can be life-threatening if not recognized and treated. Talk to your doctor immediately if you think your baby may have withdrawal symptoms.
Do not use fentanyl if you are breastfeeding. You should not breastfeed for 3 days after removing the fentanyl patch. This is because the medicine can pass into breast milk.
Driving and using machines
Fentanyl can affect your ability to drive and 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 not sure 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.
Before starting treatment and regularly during treatment, your doctor will also explain what you can expect from using the fentanyl transdermal patch, 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 syndrome when stopping treatment with Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain").
Your doctor will decide which dose of fentanyl is most suitable for you, taking into account the intensity of your pain, your general condition, and the type of pain treatment you have been receiving until now.
How to apply and change patches
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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 pouch
Step 3: Peel and press
Step 4: Dispose of the patch
Step 5: Wash your hands
More information on using Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain
Daily activities during patch use
How long do the patches take to work?
How long will you need to use the patches?
If your pain gets worse
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 or go to a hospital.
You can also call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount taken or 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 product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience 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 previously used strong opioid pain relievers (such as fentanyl 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 patients)
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1000 patients)
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, inform your doctor.
Repeated use of the patches can cause the medication to lose effectiveness (you get used to it or become more sensitive to pain) or can cause dependence.
If you switch from another pain reliever to fentanyl or if you stop using fentanyl abruptly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms, such as dizziness, feeling sick, diarrhea, anxiety, or tremors. Inform your doctor if you notice any of these effects.
There have also been reports of newborn babies experiencing withdrawal symptoms after their mothers used fentanyl for a prolonged period during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines Monitoring System for Human Use: 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.
How long can you store Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain
Do not use this medication after the expiration date shown on the box and pouch. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated. If the patches are expired, take them to the pharmacy.
Storage conditions
Do not store above 30°C.
Keep this medication in a safe and protected place, inaccessible to others. This medication can cause serious harm and even be fatal if used accidentally or intentionally by people who have not been prescribed it.
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 back in the original pouch 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 will help protect the environment.
Composition ofFentanylAurovitas Spain
Adhesive layer: acrylic adhesive layer.
Supporting film: polypropylene film, blue printing ink.
Release layer: siliconized polyethylene terephthalate film.
Product Appearance and Container Content
Fentanyl Aurovitas Spain is a transparent transdermal patch with an adhesive support to be stuck onto the skin. The transdermal patches have a blue print indicating the dose.
Fentanyl Aurovitas Spain is available in packs of 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16 or 20 transdermal patches.
Only some pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorization Holder
Aurovitas Spain, S.A.U.
Avda. de Burgos, 16-D
28036 Madrid
Spain
Manufacturer
Luye Pharma AG
Am Windfeld 35
83714 Miesbach
Germany
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
Germany Fentanyl Actavis 100 Mikrogramm/h transdermal patch
Spain Fentanilo Aurovitas Spain 100 micrograms/h transdermal patches EFG
Netherlands Fentanyl Aurobindo 100 μg/ hour, patch for transdermal use
Portugal Fentanilo Aurovitas
Date of the last revision of this leaflet:March 2025
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/)
The average price of FENTANYL AUROVITAS SPAIN 100 micrograms/H TRANSDERMAL PATCHES in October, 2025 is around 58.51 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.