TASIGNA 150 mg HARD CAPSULES

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient

Tasigna 50mg, 150mg and 200mg hard capsules

nilotinib

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking 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 or pharmacist.
• 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 or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack

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

1. What is Tasigna and what is it used for

What is Tasigna

Tasigna is a medicine that contains the active substance nilotinib.

What is Tasigna used for

Tasigna is used to treat a type of leukaemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). CML is a cancer of the blood in which the bone marrow produces too many abnormal white blood cells.

Tasigna is used in adult and child patients with CML who are newly diagnosed or in patients with CML who are no longer benefiting from previous treatment, including imatinib. It is also used in adult and child patients who have experienced severe side effects with previous treatment and cannot continue it.

How Tasigna works

In patients with CML, a change in the DNA (genetic material) leads to a signal that causes the body to produce abnormal white blood cells. Tasigna blocks this signal and thereby interrupts the production of these cells.

Monitoring during treatment with Tasigna

During treatment, regular checks will be carried out, including blood tests. These tests will monitor:

• the number of blood cells in the body (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets) to check if Tasigna is well tolerated.
• the function of the pancreas and liver to check if Tasigna is well tolerated.
• the body's electrolytes (potassium, magnesium). These are important for the heart to work properly.
• the level of sugar and fats in the blood.

Your heart rate will also be checked using a machine that measures the electrical activity of the heart (a test called an “ECG”).

Your doctor will regularly assess your treatment and decide if you should continue taking Tasigna. If your doctor tells you to stop taking Tasigna, they will continue to monitor your CML and may tell you to restart treatment with Tasigna if necessary.

If you have any questions about how Tasigna works or why you or your child have been prescribed this medicine, ask your doctor.

2. What you need to know before you take Tasigna

Follow carefully all instructions given by your doctor, even if they differ from the general information contained in this leaflet.

Do not take Tasigna

• if you are allergic to nilotinib or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

If you think you may be allergic, tell your doctor beforetaking Tasigna.

Warnings and precautions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking Tasigna:

• if you have had heart problems in the past, such as a heart attack, chest pain (angina), stroke, or poor circulation to your legs (peripheral arterial disease), or if you have risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high levels of fats in the blood.
• if you have a heart condition that affects the electrical activity of the heart, known as a prolonged QT interval.
• if you are taking medicines that lower cholesterol levels (statins) or affect heart rhythm (anti-arrhythmics) or liver function (see Taking other medicines).
• if you have low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood.
• if you have liver or pancreas problems.
• if you have symptoms such as easy bruising, feeling tired, or difficulty breathing, or if you have had repeated infections.
• if you have had surgery to remove your entire stomach (total gastrectomy).
• if you have ever had or may currently have a hepatitis B infection. This is because Tasigna could cause the hepatitis B infection to become active again, which can be life-threatening in some cases. Your doctor will carefully check for signs of this infection before starting treatment.

If any of these apply to you or your child, tell your doctor.

During treatment with Tasigna

• if you experience fainting (loss of consciousness) or an irregular heart rhythm while taking this medicine, tell your doctor immediatelyas this may be a sign of a serious heart problem. Prolongation of the QT interval or an irregular heart rhythm can cause sudden death. There have been rare reports of sudden death in patients taking Tasigna.
• if you experience sudden heart palpitations, severe muscle weakness, or paralysis, seizures, or sudden changes in behaviour or level of alertness, tell your doctor immediatelyas this may be a sign of a condition known as tumour lysis syndrome. There have been rare reports of tumour lysis syndrome in patients treated with Tasigna.
• if you develop chest pain or discomfort, numbness or weakness, walking problems or speech problems, pain, discolouration, or a feeling of coldness in a limb, tell your doctor immediatelyas this may be a sign of a cardiovascular event. There have been reports of serious cardiovascular events, including peripheral arterial disease, ischaemic heart disease, and ischaemic cerebrovascular disease, in patients taking Tasigna. Your doctor should check your levels of fats and sugar in the blood before starting treatment with Tasigna and during treatment.
• if you develop swelling of the feet or hands, general swelling, or rapid weight gain, tell your doctor as these may be signs of severe fluid retention. There have been rare reports of severe fluid retention in patients treated with Tasigna.

If you are the parent of a child taking Tasigna, tell your doctor if any of the above conditions occur in your child.

Children and adolescents

Tasigna is used to treat children and adolescents with CML. There is no experience with the use of this medicine in children under 2 years of age. There is limited experience with the use of this medicine in children under 10 years of age who are newly diagnosed and in children under 6 years of age who are not benefiting from previous treatment for CML, including imatinib.

Some children and adolescents taking Tasigna may have slower than normal growth. Your doctor will monitor growth during regular visits.

Other medicines and Tasigna

Tasigna may interfere with some medicines.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. These include, in particular:

• anti-arrhythmics – used to treat irregular heart rhythm;
• chloroquine, halofantrine, clarithromycin, haloperidol, methadone, moxifloxacin – medicines that may have an unwanted effect on the heart's electrical activity;
• ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, clarithromycin, telithromycin – used to treat infections;
• ritonavir – a protease inhibitor used to treat HIV;
• carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin – used to treat epilepsy;
• rifampicin – used to treat tuberculosis;
• St John's Wort – a herbal product used to treat depression and other conditions (also known as Hypericum perforatum);
• midazolam – used to relieve anxiety before surgery;
• alfentanil and fentanyl – used to treat pain and as sedatives before or during surgery or medical procedures;
• ciclosporin, sirolimus, and tacrolimus – medicines that suppress the body's immune system and are used to prevent organ rejection in patients who have received a liver, heart, or kidney transplant;
• dihydroergotamine and ergotamine – used to treat dementia;
• lovastatin and simvastatin – used to treat high levels of fats in the blood;
• warfarin – used to treat blood clotting disorders;
• astemizole, terfenadine, cisapride, pimozide, quinidine, bepridil, or ergot alkaloids (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine).

These medicines should be avoided during treatment with Tasigna. If you are taking any of these medicines, your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines.

If you are taking statins (a type of medicine that lowers cholesterol levels in the blood), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If you take Tasigna with certain statins, this may increase the risk of muscle problems associated with statins, which can rarely cause a serious muscle disorder (rhabdomyolysis) that can lead to kidney damage.

Also, tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Tasigna if you are taking any antacids, which are medicines used to treat stomach acid. These medicines should be taken separately from Tasigna:

• H2 blockers, which reduce stomach acid production. H2 blockers should be taken approximately 10 hours before and approximately 2 hours after taking Tasigna;
• antacids such as those containing aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simeticone, which neutralize high stomach acid. These antacids should be taken approximately 2 hours before or approximately 2 hours after taking Tasigna.

You should also tell your doctor if you are already taking Tasignaand are prescribed a new medicine that you have not taken before during treatment with Tasigna.

Taking Tasigna with food and drink

Do not take Tasigna with food.Food can increase the absorption of Tasigna and thereby increase the amount of Tasigna in the blood, possibly to a dangerous level. Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit. It can increase the amount of Tasigna in the blood, possibly to a dangerous level.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

• Tasigna should not be used during pregnancyunless clearly necessary. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor, who will discuss with you whether you can take this medicine during pregnancy.
• Women who can become pregnantshould use highly effective birth control during treatment and for up to 2 weeks after stopping treatment.
• Breast-feeding is not recommendedduring treatment with Tasigna and for 2 weeks after the last dose. If you are breast-feeding, tell your doctor.

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 taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

If you experience side effects such as dizziness or vision problems that may affect your ability to drive or use machines safely, you should not drive or use machines until the effect has passed.

Tasigna contains lactose

This medicine contains lactose (also known as milk sugar). If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

3. How to take Tasigna

Follow exactly the instructions given by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

How much Tasigna to take

Adult use

• Patients with newly diagnosed CML:The recommended dose is 600 mg per day. The dose is achieved by taking two 150 mg hard capsules twice a day.
• Patients with CML who are not benefiting from previous treatment:The recommended dose is 800 mg per day. This dose is achieved by taking two 200 mg capsules twice a day.

Use in children and adolescents

• The dose given to your child will depend on their body weight and height. Your doctor will calculate the correct dose and tell you which and how many Tasigna capsules to give to your child. The total daily dose given to your child should not exceed 800 mg.

Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose depending on how you respond to treatment.

Elderly patients (65 years or older)

Tasigna can be used in patients aged 65 years or older at the same dose as for other adults.

When to take Tasigna

Take the hard capsules:

• twice a day (approximately every 12 hours);
• at least 2 hours after eating;
• and then wait 1 hour before eating again.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts about when to take this medicine. Taking Tasigna at the same time every day will help you remember to take the hard capsules.

How to take Tasigna

• Swallow the hard capsules whole with water.
• Do not take any food with the hard capsules.
• Do not open the hard capsules unless you cannot swallow them. In this case, you can sprinkle the contents of each hard capsule into oneteaspoon of apple sauce and take it immediately. Do not use more than one teaspoon of apple sauce for each hard capsule and do not use any food other than apple sauce.

How long to take Tasigna

Take Tasigna every day for as long as your doctor tells you. This is a long-term treatment. Your doctor will regularly check your condition to see if the treatment is having the desired effect.

Your doctor may consider stopping your treatment with Tasigna based on specific criteria.

If you are unsure how long to take Tasigna, ask your doctor.

If you take more Tasigna than you should

If you have taken more Tasigna than you should, or if someone else has taken your hard capsules, contact a doctor or hospital immediately. Show the pack of hard capsules and this leaflet. You may need medical treatment.

If you forget to take Tasigna

If you miss a dose, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten hard capsule.

If you stop taking Tasigna

Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Stopping treatment with Tasigna without your doctor's advice may put you at risk of your disease getting worse, which could be life-threatening. Make sure to discuss this with your doctor, nurse, and/or pharmacist if you are thinking of stopping treatment with Tasigna.

If your doctor tells you to stop taking Tasigna

Your doctor will regularly assess your treatment with a specific diagnostic test and decide if you should continue taking this medicine. If your doctor tells you to stop taking Tasigna, they will continue to monitor your CML before, during, and after stopping Tasigna and may tell you to restart treatment with Tasigna if necessary.

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

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them. Most adverse reactions are mild to moderate and usually disappear after a few days or weeks of treatment.

Some adverse reactions can be serious.

• signs of musculoskeletal pain: pain in the joints and muscles
• signs of cardiac disorders: pain or discomfort in the chest, high or low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat (fast or slow), palpitations (feeling of rapid heartbeats), fainting, bluish discoloration of the lips, tongue, or skin)
• signs of arterial obstruction: pain, discomfort, weakness, or cramps in the leg muscles, which may be due to decreased blood flow, ulcers on the legs or arms that heal slowly or do not heal, and noticeable changes in color (bluish or pale) or temperature (cold) in the legs, arms, toes, or fingers.
• signs of hypothyroidism: weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, muscle weakness, feeling of cold
• signs of hyperthyroidism: rapid heartbeats, bulging eyes, weight loss, swelling in the front of the neck
• signs of renal or urinary tract disorders: thirst, dry skin, irritability, darkening of urine, decreased urine output, difficulty and pain when urinating, exaggerated need to urinate, blood in the urine, abnormal urine color
• signs of high blood sugar levels: excessive thirst, high urine volume, increased appetite with weight loss, fatigue
• signs of vertigo: dizziness or feeling of spinning
• signs of pancreatitis: severe pain in the upper abdomen (middle or left)
• signs of skin disorders: painful red bumps, skin pain, skin redness, scaling, or blisters
• signs of water retention: rapid weight gain, swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or face
• signs of migraine: severe headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light
• signs of blood disorders: fever, easy bruising or unexplained bleeding, severe or frequent infections, unexplained weakness
• signs of blood clotting in a vein: swelling and pain in a part of the body
• signs of nervous system disorders: weakness or paralysis of the limbs or face, difficulty speaking, severe headache, seeing, feeling, or hearing things that do not exist, changes in vision, loss of consciousness, confusion, disorientation, tremors, tingling sensation, pain, or numbness in the fingers of the hands and feet
• signs of pulmonary disorders: difficulty breathing or pain when breathing, cough, wheezing with or without fever, swelling of the feet or legs
• signs of gastrointestinal disorders: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting with blood, black or bloody stools, constipation, acidity, stomach reflux, swollen abdomen
• signs of liver disorders: yellowing of the skin and eyes, nausea, loss of appetite, darkening of urine
• signs of liver infection: recurrence (reactivation of hepatitis B infection)
• signs of eye disorders: visual disturbances including blurred vision, double vision, or flashes of light, decreased sharpness or loss of vision, blood in the eye, increased sensitivity of the eyes to light, eye pain, redness, itching, or irritation, dry eye, swelling, or itching of the eyelids
• signs of electrolyte imbalance: nausea, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeats, cloudy urine, fatigue, and/or joint discomfort associated with abnormal blood test results (such as high levels of potassium, uric acid, and phosphorus, and low levels of calcium)

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the adverse effects described.

Some adverse reactions are very frequent(may affect more than 1 in 10 patients)

• diarrhea
  • headache
  • lack of energy
  • muscle pain
  • itching, rash
  • nausea
  • constipation
  • vomiting
  • hair loss

• pain in the limbs, bone pain, and spinal pain when stopping treatment with Tasigna
• slowed growth in children and adolescents
• upper respiratory tract infection, including sore throat and nasal secretion or congestion, sneezing
• low levels of blood cells (red blood cells, platelets) or hemoglobin
• high levels of lipase in the blood (pancreatic function)
• high levels of bilirubin in the blood (liver function)
• high levels of alanine aminotransferases in the blood (liver enzymes)

Some adverse reactions are frequent(may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)

• pneumonia
• abdominal pain, stomach discomfort after meals, flatulence, abdominal swelling
• pain in the bones, muscle spasms
• pain (including pain in the neck)
• dry skin, acne, decreased skin sensitivity
• weight gain or loss
• insomnia, depression, anxiety
• night sweats, excessive sweating
• general feeling of discomfort
• nosebleeds
• signs of gout: pain and swelling in the joints
• inability to achieve or maintain an erection
• flu-like symptoms
• sore throat
• bronchitis
• ear pain, hearing noises (such as ringing, buzzing) that do not come from any external source (also called tinnitus)
• hemorrhoids
• heavy periods
• itching in the hair follicles
• oral or vaginal candidiasis
• signs of conjunctivitis: eye discharge with itching, redness, and swelling
• eye irritation, red eyes
• signs of hypertension: high blood pressure, headache, dizziness
• hot flashes
• signs of peripheral arterial occlusive disease: pain, discomfort, weakness, or cramps in the leg muscles, which may be due to decreased blood flow, ulcers on the legs or arms that heal slowly or do not heal, and noticeable changes in color (bluish or pale) or temperature (cold) in the legs or arms (possible signs of obstruction of an artery in the leg, arm, or toes or fingers)
• difficulty breathing (also called dyspnea)
• mouth sores with gum inflammation (also called stomatitis)
• high levels of amylase in the blood (pancreatic function)
• high levels of creatinine in the blood (kidney function)
• high levels of alkaline phosphatase or creatine phosphokinase in the blood
• high levels of aspartate aminotransferases (liver enzymes) in the blood
• high levels of gamma-glutamyltransferase (liver enzymes) in the blood
• signs of leucopenia or neutropenia: low level of white blood cells
• increased number of platelets or white blood cells in the blood
• low levels of magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium, or phosphorus in the blood
• high levels of potassium, calcium, or phosphorus in the blood
• high levels of fats in the blood (including cholesterol)
• high levels of uric acid in the blood

Some adverse reactions are infrequent(may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)

• allergy (hypersensitivity to Tasigna)
• dry mouth
• breast pain
• pain or discomfort in the side
• increased appetite
• breast enlargement in men
• herpes virus infection
• muscle and joint stiffness, joint swelling
• feeling of temperature change in the body (including feeling of heat, feeling of cold)
• altered sense of taste
• increased frequency of urination
• signs of stomach lining inflammation: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension
• memory loss
• skin cyst, thinning or thickening of the skin, thickening of the outer layer of the skin, skin discoloration
• signs of psoriasis: thickened patches of red/silver skin
• increased sensitivity of the skin to light
• difficulty hearing
• joint inflammation
• urinary incontinence
• inflammation of the intestine (also called enterocolitis)
• anal abscess
• swelling of the nipple
• symptoms of restless legs syndrome (an irresistible urge to move a part of the body, usually the leg, accompanied by uncomfortable sensations)
• signs of sepsis: fever, chest pain, increased heart rate, difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
• skin infection (subcutaneous abscess)
• skin wart
• increase in a specific type of white blood cell (called eosinophils)
• signs of lymphopenia: low levels of white blood cells
• high levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood (a hormone that regulates calcium and phosphorus levels)
• high levels of lactate dehydrogenase in the blood (an enzyme)
• signs of low blood sugar levels: nausea, sweating, weakness, dizziness, tremors, headache
• dehydration
• abnormal levels of fat in the blood
• involuntary movements (also called tremor)
• difficulty concentrating
• unpleasant and abnormal sensation when touching (also called dysesthesia)
• fatigue (also called tiredness)
• feeling of numbness or tingling in the fingers of the hands and feet (also called peripheral neuropathy)
• paralysis of any facial muscle
• red spot on the white of the eye caused by broken blood vessels (also called conjunctival hemorrhage)
• blood in the eyes (also called ocular hemorrhage)
• eye irritation
• signs of heart attack (also called myocardial infarction): sudden and crushing chest pain, fatigue, irregular heartbeats
• signs of heart murmur: fatigue, chest discomfort, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations
• fungal infection of the feet
• signs of heart failure: shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, swelling of the feet or legs
• pain behind the breastbone (also called pericarditis)
• signs of hypertensive crisis: severe headache, dizziness, nausea
• pain in the legs and weakness caused by walking (also called intermittent claudication)
• signs of obstruction of the arteries of the limbs: possible high blood pressure, painful cramps in one or both hips, thighs, or calf muscles after performing certain activities such as walking or climbing stairs, numbness or weakness in the legs
• bruises (when you have not injured yourself)
• fat deposits in the arteries that can cause obstruction (also called arteriosclerosis)
• signs of low blood pressure (also called hypotension): dizziness, dizziness, or fainting
• signs of pulmonary edema: shortness of breath
• signs of pleural effusion: accumulation of fluid between the layers of tissue that cover the lungs and the chest cavity (which, if severe, can decrease the heart's ability to pump blood), chest pain, cough, hiccups, rapid breathing
• signs of interstitial lung disease: cough, difficulty breathing, pain when breathing
• signs of pleurisy: chest pain
• signs of pleurisy: cough, painful breathing
• hoarseness
• signs of pulmonary hypertension: high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs
• wheezing
• sensitivity in the teeth
• signs of inflammation (also called gingivitis): bleeding gums, sensitive or swollen gums
• high levels of urea in the blood (kidney function)
• change in blood proteins (low level of globulins or presence of paraprotein)
• high levels of unconjugated bilirubin in the blood
• high levels of troponins in the blood

Some adverse reactions are rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)

• redness and/or swelling and possibly peeling of the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet (called hand-foot syndrome)
• warts in the mouth
• feeling of hardening or stiffness in the breasts
• inflammation of the thyroid gland (also called thyroiditis)
• altered or depressed mood
• signs of secondary hyperparathyroidism: bone and joint pain, excessive urination, abdominal pain, weakness, fatigue
• signs of obstruction of the brain arteries: loss of vision in part or all of both eyes, double vision, vertigo (feeling that everything is spinning), numbness or tingling, loss of coordination, dizziness, or confusion
• brain swelling (possible headache and/or changes in mental status)
• signs of optic neuritis: blurred vision, loss of vision
• signs of cardiac dysfunction (reduced ejection fraction): fatigue, chest discomfort, dizziness, pain, palpitations
• low or high levels of insulin in the blood (a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels)
• low levels of C-peptide of insulin in the blood (pancreatic function)
• sudden death

The following adverse reactions have been reported with unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from the available data):

• signs of cardiac dysfunction (ventricular dysfunction): difficulty breathing, effort at rest, irregular heartbeats, chest discomfort, dizziness, pain, palpitations, excessive urination, swelling in the feet, ankles, and abdomen.

Reporting of Adverse Effects

If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect that is not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the national reporting system included in Appendix V. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Tasigna

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after CAD, and on the blister after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
• Do not store at a temperature above 30°C.
• Store in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine if you observe that the packaging is damaged or shows signs of tampering.
• Medicines should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines that you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Container contents and additional information

Composition of Tasigna

• The active ingredient is nilotinib.

• Each 50 mg hard capsule contains 50 mg of nilotinib (as monohydrate hydrochloride).

The other ingredients are:

Capsule content: lactose monohydrate, crospovidone type A, poloxamer 188, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate.

The hard capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172).

Printing ink: shellac (E904), black iron oxide (E172), propylene glycol and ammonium hydroxide.

• Each 150 mg hard capsule contains 150 mg of nilotinib (as monohydrate hydrochloride).

The other ingredients are:

Capsule content: lactose monohydrate, crospovidone type A, poloxamer 188, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate.

The hard capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), red and yellow iron oxide (E172).

Printing ink: shellac (E904), black iron oxide (E172), n-butanol, propylene glycol, anhydrous ethanol, isopropanol and ammonium hydroxide.

• Each 200 mg hard capsule contains 200 mg of nilotinib (as monohydrate hydrochloride).

The other ingredients are:

Capsule content: lactose monohydrate, crospovidone type A, poloxamer 188, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate.

The hard capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172).

Printing ink: shellac (E904), anhydrous ethanol, isopropanol, butanol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, potassium hydroxide and red iron oxide (E172).

Appearance of Tasigna and container contents

Tasigna 50 mg is presented as hard capsules. The hard capsules are red and light yellow in color. Each hard capsule has a black imprint («NVR/ABL»).

Tasigna 150 mg is presented as hard capsules. The hard capsules are red in color. Each hard capsule has a black imprint («NVR/BCR»).

Tasigna 200 mg is presented as hard capsules. The hard capsules are light yellow in color. Each hard capsule has a red imprint («NVR/TKI»).

Tasigna 50 mg is available in packs containing 120 hard capsules (3 packs of 40 hard capsules).

Tasigna 150 mg is available in packs containing 28 or 40 hard capsules and in multipacks of 112 hard capsules (containing 4 packs, each with 28 hard capsules), 120 hard capsules (containing 3 packs, each with 40 hard capsules) or 392 hard capsules (containing 14 packs, each with 28 hard capsules).

Tasigna 200 mg is available in a box containing 28 hard capsules and in a pack containing 28 or 40 hard capsules. Tasigna is also available in multipacks of 112 hard capsules (containing 4 boxes, each with 28 hard capsules), 112 hard capsules (containing 4 packs, each with 28 hard capsules), 120 hard capsules (containing 3 packs of 40 hard capsules) or 392 hard capsules (containing 14 packs of 28 hard capsules).

Only some pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorisation holder

Novartis Europharm Limited

Vista Building

Elm Park, Merrion Road

Dublin 4

Ireland

Manufacturer

Novartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC

Verovškova ulica 57

1000 Ljubljana

Slovenia

Novartis Farmacéutica SA

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 764

08013 Barcelona

Spain

Novartis Pharma GmbH

Roonstraße 25

D-90429 Nürnberg

Germany

Lek d.d., PE PROIZVODNJA LENDAVA

Trimlini 2D

Lendava, 9220

Slovenia

Novartis Pharma GmbH

Sophie-Germain-Strasse 10

90443 Nürnberg

Germany

For further information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorisation holder:

Date of last revision of this leaflet:

Other sources of information

Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the European Medicines Agency website: http://www.ema.europa.eu/. There are also links to other websites on rare diseases and orphan medicines.