NOVOPULM NOVOLIZER 200 micrograms POWDER FOR INHALATION

Introduction

Leaflet: information for the user

Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms

Inhalation powder

budesonide

Read the entire leaflet carefully before starting to use this medicine, as it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed to you only, and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
• If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the leaflet

1. What Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms is and what it is used for.
2. What you need to know before taking Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms.
3. How to take Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms.
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms.
6. Package contents and additional information.

1. What Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms is and what it is used for

Budesonide, the active substance of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms, is an inhaled glucocorticoid (corticosteroid).

Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms is used for the regular treatment of persistent asthma.

NOTE:

Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms should not be used to treat an acute asthma attack (status asthmaticus) or acute respiratory distress.

2. What you need to know before taking Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms

Do not use Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms

If you are allergic to budesonide or to milk proteins, which are contained in small amounts in the excipient lactose monohydrate (included in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms.

Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.

Be careful with Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms

If you have pulmonary tuberculosis or fungal infections or other airway infections. This also applies if you have had these problems in the past. Inform your doctor.

Budesonide is not suitable for the treatment of an acute asthma attack or severe, continuous bronchial spasms (status asthmaticus). Your doctor will instruct you on the use of short-acting inhaled bronchodilators (rescue medication) for the relief of acute asthma symptoms.

If you have severe liver problems, the elimination of budesonide may be altered. This may lead to an increase in budesonide in the blood.

Any inhaled glucocorticoid may cause side effects, particularly when used in high doses for prolonged periods. These effects occur less frequently with inhaled treatment than with oral glucocorticoid administration. Possible effects include altered adrenal function, Cushing's syndrome, Cushingoid features (hormonal disorders caused by high cortisol levels in the blood with central obesity, "moon face", thinning of the skin, hypertension, etc.), decreased bone density, growth retardation in children and adolescents, as well as eye disorders (cataracts and glaucoma), and more rarely a series of psychological and behavioral effects such as psychomotor hyperactivity, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, or aggression (particularly in children). Therefore, it is essential to administer the lowest effective dose.

During the first few months after switching from oral glucocorticoid treatment to inhaled treatment, stress or emergency situations (e.g., severe infections, injuries, and surgery) may arise, and it may be necessary to resume systemic glucocorticoid administration in the form of tablets or infusions. This also applies to patients who have received prolonged treatment with high doses of inhaled glucocorticoids. They may also have altered adrenal function, requiring coverage with systemic corticosteroids during stress and/or elective surgery.

After switching to inhaled treatment, symptoms that were previously suppressed by systemic glucocorticoid treatment may reappear, such as symptoms of allergic rhinitis, atopic eczema, or rheumatic symptoms. These symptoms should be treated additionally with appropriate medications.

Some patients may generally experience non-specific discomfort during the transition period, despite maintained or even improved respiratory function. In such cases, consult your doctor. The doctor will decide whether the treatment can continue or be interrupted in case of, for example, symptoms of adrenal insufficiency.

Using Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or may need to use any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.

Some medicines may increase the effects of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms, so your doctor will monitor you closely if you are taking these medicines (including some for HIV: nelfinavir, ritonavir, cobicistat, and medicines for the treatment of fungal infections: ketoconazole, itraconazole).

Consequently, this combination should be avoided. If this is not possible, the time interval between the administration of these medicines and budesonide should be as long as possible.

In women treated with estrogens and steroid contraceptives, elevated plasma concentrations and intensified effects of corticosteroids have been observed, but no effects have been observed with budesonide and concomitant administration of low-dose oral contraceptives.

Since adrenal function may be suppressed, false results (low values) may appear in ACTH stimulation tests for the diagnosis of pituitary insufficiency.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Pregnancy

Most results from epidemiological studies and post-marketing data worldwide have not been able to detect an increased risk of adverse effects in the fetus or newborns after the use of inhaled budesonide during pregnancy. It is essential for both the mother and the fetus to maintain adequate asthma treatment during pregnancy.

As with other medicines administered during pregnancy, the benefit of administering inhaled budesonide for the mother should be weighed against the risks for the fetus.

Breastfeeding

Budesonide passes into breast milk. However, at therapeutic doses, no effects are expected in the breastfed infant. Maintenance treatment with inhaled budesonide (200 or 400 micrograms twice daily) in asthmatic women during breastfeeding results in negligible systemic exposure to budesonide in breastfed infants. Therefore, Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms can be used during breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

Budesonide does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.

Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms contains milk sugar (lactose), 10.7 mg of lactose monohydrate/dose released.

This medicine contains lactose. It may cause allergic reactions in patients with cow's milk protein allergy. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before using this medicine.

If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before using this medicine.

3. How to use Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms

Follow the administration instructions for this medicine exactly as indicated by your doctor. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Patients starting treatment with glucocorticoids and patients previously treated with inhaled glucocorticoids.

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, the recommended dose is as follows:

Adults (including elderly people) and children/adolescents over 12 years:

Recommended initial dose: 1-2 single doses (200-400 micrograms) once or twice daily.

Recommended maximum dose: 4 single doses (800 micrograms) twice daily (daily dose: 1,600 micrograms).

Children from 6 to 12 years:

Recommended initial dose: 1 single dose (200 micrograms) twice daily or 200-400 micrograms once daily.

Recommended maximum dose: 2 single doses (400 micrograms) twice daily (daily dose: 800 micrograms).

If administered once daily, the dose should be taken in the evening.

Children under 6 years:

The use of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms is not recommended in children under 6 years of age due to insufficient safety and efficacy data.

Supervise the child for correct handling of the Novolizer device.

Children

In children receiving prolonged treatment with inhaled glucocorticoids, regular growth monitoring is recommended.

Elderly people

Normally, no special dose adjustments are required. In general, the lowest effective dose should be used.

In case of worsening asthma symptoms (recognizable, for example, by persistent respiratory symptoms and increased use of an inhaled bronchodilator), you should consult your doctor as soon as possible. If you were taking a single daily dose, you may now need the same dose but administered twice daily (in the morning and evening). In any case, your doctor will decide whether you need to increase your usual dose of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you think the effect of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms is too strong or too weak.

At all times, you should carry a short-acting inhaled bronchodilator (beta-2-agonist, such as salbutamol) for the relief of acute asthma symptoms.

When switching from another budesonide inhaler to Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms, the treatment plan should be adjusted by your doctor.

Method of administration

Inhalation route.

Follow the instructions for use to perform the inhalation.

Important information for handling

To reduce the risk of fungal infections in the mouth and throat (oral candidiasis) and hoarseness, it is recommended that inhalation be performed before meals and/or that the mouth be rinsed with water or teeth brushed after each inhalation.

Duration of treatment

Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms is intended for long-term therapy. It should be administered regularly, according to the recommended treatment schedule, even during periods when the patient is asymptomatic.

If you have never used glucocorticoids before or have only received them occasionally for short periods, regular use of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms will make you experience an improvement in breathing after approximately 10 days. However, extreme mucous congestion and inflammatory processes may obstruct the bronchial tubes to the point where budesonide cannot fully exert its effects in the lung. In such cases, the initiation of therapy should be supplemented with the administration of cortisone tablets (systemic glucocorticoids). Subsequently, the dose of tablets should be gradually reduced but continued with inhaled therapy.

If you have already used cortisone for prolonged periods, the switch to Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms should be made when your symptoms are completely controlled. Normally, in this situation, adrenal function is suppressed, and therefore, the intake of cortisone tablets (systemic corticosteroids) should be gradually reduced without abrupt interruption. At the start of the transition period, Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms should be administered simultaneously for approximately 10 days. Then, depending on your response, the daily dose of cortisone tablets can be gradually reduced at intervals of one to two weeks.

If you inhale more Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms than you should

It is essential to use the dose indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. Do not increase or decrease the dose without consulting your doctor.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult the Toxicology Information Service, telephone (91) 562 04 20.

If you forget to use Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

If you stop treatment with Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms

Do not stop treatment with Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms without consulting your doctor first, as this may lead to a worsening of your disease.

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

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Most important side effects

Frequent side effects may include irritation of the oral mucosa (throat irritation), accompanied by difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and cough.

Treatment with inhaled budesonide may result in mouth and throat infections by fungi (oropharyngeal candidiasis). Experience has shown that this fungal infection occurs less frequently when inhalation is performed before meals and/or when the mouth is rinsed with water or teeth brushed after inhalation. In most cases, this condition responds to topical antifungal therapy without interrupting treatment with Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms.

As with other inhaled therapies, rare cases of bronchospasm (paradoxical bronchospasm) may occur, which manifests as a temporary increase in respiratory difficulty and an immediate increase in wheezing after administration. Only in such cases should the use of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms be discontinued without prior consultation, and you should contact your doctor immediately.

Inhalation of large doses over a prolonged period may increase susceptibility to infections. The ability to adapt to stress may be altered.

Other side effects

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

Depression, anxiety, or feeling of concern, cataracts, muscle spasms, tremors, blurred vision.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) and swelling of the face, eyes, lips, mouth, and throat (angioedema), anaphylactic reaction; suppression of adrenal function (adrenal suppression), growth retardation in children and adolescents; restlessness, nervousness, abnormal behavior, over-excitement, or irritability (these effects are more frequent in children); skin reactions such as hives (urticaria), eczema, localized skin inflammation (dermatitis), itching (pruritus), skin redness due to congestion of the capillaries (erythema), bruising, voice changes, and hoarseness (in children).

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

Decreased bone density

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

Sleep disturbances, aggression, excessive activity accompanied by mental restlessness (psychomotor hyperactivity); glaucoma.

Lactose monohydrate contains small amounts of milk proteins and may therefore cause allergic reactions.

Reporting side effects:

If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the label, carton, and cartridge after CAD or EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month indicated.

Storage conditions

Store in the original package. No special storage temperature is required.

Storage conditions in use: Keep the Novolizer device perfectly closed to protect it from moisture.

Information on the validity period

Replace the cartridge 6 months after the first opening.

Do not use the powder inhaler for more than 1 year.

Note: It has been demonstrated that the Novolizer device functions for at least 2000 single doses. Therefore, with this device, a maximum of 10 cartridges of 200 single doses and/or 20 cartridges of 100 single doses (within one year) can be used before replacing it.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Return the packaging and any unused medicine to the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicine. This will help protect the environment.

6. Container Content and Additional Information

Composition of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms

The active ingredient is budesonide.

One inhalation (puff) contains 200 micrograms of budesonide.

The other component is lactose monohydrate.

Appearance of Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms and Container Content

Novopulm Novolizer 200 micrograms, inhalation powder, contains a white powder (1.09 g or 2.18 g) in a cartridge with 100 or 200 measured doses, packaged in a sealed container with an aluminum foil and a powder inhaler, Novolizer.

All components are made of plastic materials.

Package sizes:

Original Sales Packages:

1 cartridge with 100/200 measured doses and 1 powder inhaler, Novolizer.

2 cartridges with 200 measured doses each and 1 powder inhaler, Novolizer.

Replacement Packages:

1 cartridge with 100 measured doses (only for UK and Ireland).

1 cartridge with 200 measured doses.

2 cartridges with 200 measured doses each.

Not all package sizes may be marketed

Marketing Authorization Holder:

Viatris Healthcare Limited

Damastown Industrial Park

Mulhuddart, Dublin 15

Dublin

Manufacturer:

McDermott Laboratories T/A Mylan Dublin Respiratory

Unit 25 Baldoyle Industrial Estate

Grange Road, Baldoyle

Dublin 13

Ireland

You can request more information about this medication by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:

Viatris Pharmaceuticals, S.L.

C/ General Aranaz, 86

28027 - Madrid

Spain

This medication is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with the following names:

Austria

Novolizer Budesonid Meda 200 Mikrogramm Pulver zur Inhalation

Belgium and Luxembourg:

Novolizer Budesonide 200 microgrammes, poudre pour inhalation

Finland:

Novopulmon Novolizer 200 mikrog/annos inhalaatiojauhe

France:

Novopulmon Novolizer 200 microgrammes/dose, poudre pour inhalation

Germany:

Novopulmon 200 Novolizer, Pulver zur Inhalation

United Kingdom (Northern Ireland):

Budelin Novolizer 200 micrograms per actuation inhalation powder

Italy:

Budesonide Viatris Novolizer 200 microgrammi polvere per inalazione

Netherlands:

Budesonid Novolizer 200 microgram, inhalatiepoeder

Portugal:

Budesonido Novolizer 200 microgramas pó para inalação

Spain:

Novopulm Novolizer 200 microgramos, polvo para inhalación

Sweden:

Novopulmon Novolizer 200 mikrogram/dos inhalationspulver

Date of last revision of this prospectus: 09/2022

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/

I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R U S E

Novolizer

1. PREPARATION:

The Dry Powder Inhaler Novolizer makes inhalation a simple and reliable process. Its direct use, quick cartridge replacement, and easy cleaning are carried out in a simple and fast manner.

Place the Dry Powder Inhaler Novolizer in front of you. Press the rough surfaces on both sides of the cap, slide the cap forward, and lift it.

Remove the aluminum protective foil from the cartridge container and extract the new cartridge. This operation should only be performed immediately before using the cartridge. The color coding of the cartridge must match the color of the dosing button.

First cartridge:

Insert the cartridge into the Dry Powder Inhaler Novolizer with the dose counter oriented towards the mouthpiece. Do not press the dosing button during cartridge insertion.

Replacement:

Note: The Dry Powder Inhaler Novolizer should be cleaned each time the cartridge is changed, after removing the empty cartridge.

If you have already used the Dry Powder Inhaler Novolizer, first remove the empty cartridge and then insert the new one. Do not press the dosing button during cartridge insertion.

Put the cap back on its lateral guides from above and push it down towards the colored dosing button until it clicks into place.

Now, Novolizer is loaded and ready to be used.

You can leave the cartridge in the Dry Powder Inhaler Novolizer until it is empty or for up to 6 months after insertion. The cartridge is empty if a "0" is visible in the middle of the dose counter. Then, a new cartridge should be inserted. Cartridges can only be used in the original dry powder inhaler.

1. USE:

Whenever possible, stand or sit during inhalation. When using Novolizer, always keep it in a horizontal position. First, remove the protective cap.

Press the colored dosing button completely. A double audible click will be heard, and the color of the control window will change from red to green. Then, release the colored button. The green color in the control window indicates that Novolizer is ready to be used.

Exhale (but not over the Dry Powder Inhaler Novolizer). Place your lips around the mouthpiece, inhale the powder constantly, deeply, and as quickly as possible (until maximum inhalation), and hold your breath for a few seconds. During this inspiration, an audible click should be heard, indicating a correct inhalation. Then, continue breathing normally.

Check that the color of the control window has changed back to red, which also indicates a correct inhalation. Replace the protective cap over the mouthpiece. This completes the inhalation procedure.

The figure appearing in the upper window indicates the number of inhalations remaining. The numerical scale 200 (respectively 100)-60 is shown in steps of 20, and between 60 (respectively 50)-0, it is shown in steps of 10. If the click sound is not heard and the color does not change, repeat the procedure as described above.

NOTE: The colored dosing button should only be pressed immediately before inhalation.

With Novolizer, it is not possible to accidentally overdose. The audible click and the color change in the control window indicate that the inhalation has been carried out correctly. If the color of the control window does not change back to red, the inhalation should be repeated. If the inhalation is not performed correctly after several attempts, consult your doctor.

1. CLEANING:

The Dry Powder Inhaler Novolizer should be cleaned at regular intervals, but at least every time the cartridge is changed.

Remove the protective cap and mouthpiece.

First, remove the protective cap. Then, hold the mouthpiece and briefly turn it counterclockwise until it comes loose. Then, extract it.

Cleaning

Now, turn the Novolizer upside down. Hold the loose dose counter and slide it forward and up. Any powder residue can be removed by giving light taps.

Clean the mouthpiece, dose counter, and powder inhaler with a soft, dry cloth, without threads.

DO NOT use water or detergent.

Assembly – Insertion of the dose counter

After cleaning, insert the dose counter by sliding it down at an angle and pressing it to click into place.

Put the inhaler back in its normal position.

Assembly – Fitting of the mouthpiece and protective cap

Insert the mouthpiece with the pin on the left side of the upper slot and turn it to the right until it clicks into place. Finish by putting the protective cap back on.

Notes

• The Prospectus describes the functioning of the medication. Please read it carefully in its entirety before using the inhaler for the first time.
• Novolizer, which is presented with various active substances, does not use any propellant and is designed to be recharged. This makes Novolizer a very environmentally friendly product.
• It is not possible to accidentally overdose with Novolizer. Even pressing the button several times, there is no more powder available for inhalation. Press the button only when you are actually going to inhale. If you do not achieve correct inhalation after several attempts, consult your doctor.
• Novolizer can be recharged using new cartridges* that contain the active substance, making it especially suitable for long-term use (up to one year).
• Do not shake the filled Novolizer.
• Please teach your children the correct handling of the device.
• Make sure your Novolizer is protected from moisture and heat and remains clean at all times.

• Regarding the corresponding medications, please consult your doctor.

Date of last revision: 09/2022