Leaflet: information for the user
Durfenta 12 micrograms/hour transdermal patch EFG
Durfenta 25 micrograms/hour transdermal patch EFG
Durfenta 50 micrograms/hour transdermal patch EFG
Durfenta 75 micrograms/hour transdermal patch EFG
Durfenta 100 micrograms/hour transdermal patch EFG
fentanil
Read this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine, because it contains important information for you.
This medication is called Durfenta
The patches help to relieve very strong and persistent pain:
Durfenta contains a medication called fentanil. It belongs to a group of strong pain-relieving medications called opioids.
Do not use this medication if you or your child is in any of the above circumstances. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Durfenta.
Warnings and precautions
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If the patch sticks to another person
The patch should only be used on the skin of the person for whom the doctor prescribed it. There have been some cases where the patch has accidentally stuck to another family member through close physical contact or sharing the same bed with the person wearing the patch. If the patch accidentally sticks to another person (particularly a child), the medication in the patch can pass through the other person's skin and may cause severe adverse effects such as difficulty breathing, slow or weak breathing that can be fatal. In the event that the patch sticks to someone else's skin, it should be removed immediately and the person should seek medical attention.
Be especially careful with Durfenta
Consult your doctor or pharmacist beforeusing this medication if you are in any of the following circumstances. Your doctor will need to monitor you more closely:
If you meet any of the above conditions (or if you are unsure), consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Durfenta.
While using the patch, report to your doctor if you experience breathing problems while sleeping.Opioids like Durfenta can cause sleep-related breathing disorders such as sleep apnea (pauses in breathing while sleeping) and sleep-related hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood). Talk to your doctor if you, your partner, or caregiver observe any of the following symptoms:
Your doctor may decide to modify the dosage.
While using the patch, report to your doctor if you notice a change in the pain you feel.If you experience:
Do not change the dosage on your own. Your doctor may decide to modify the dosage or change the treatment.
Adverse effects and Durfenta
See section 4 for the complete list of possible adverse effects.
When wearing the patch, do not expose it to direct heat, such as heating pads, electric blankets, hot water bottles, hot tubs, or heat lamps or tanning beds. Do not take the sun or long hot baths and do not use saunas or hot tubs. If you do, it may increase the amount of medication released from the patch.
Long-term use and tolerance
This medication contains fentanyl, an opioid. Repeated use of opioid analgesics can make the medication less effective (your body becomes accustomed to it, known as pharmacological tolerance). It is also possible that you will become more sensitive to pain when using Durfenta. This is known as hyperalgesia. Increasing the dosage of the patches may continue to reduce pain for a while, but it may also be harmful. If you notice that the medication is losing its effectiveness, consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide whether it is better to increase the dosage or to gradually reduce the use of Durfenta.
Dependence and addiction
This medication contains fentanyl, which is an opioid. It can cause dependence and/or addiction. |
The repeated use of Durfenta can also cause dependence, abuse, and addiction, which could lead to a potentially fatal overdose. The risk of these adverse effects may be higher with a higher dosage and longer use. Dependence or addiction can cause you to feel a lack of control over the amount of medication you should use or how often you should use it. You may feel the need to continue using the medication even if it no longer helps to alleviate pain.
The risk of dependence or addiction varies from person to person. The risk of becoming dependent or addicted to Durfenta may be higher if:
If you notice any of the following symptoms while using Durfenta, it could be a sign of dependence or addiction:
If you notice any of these signs, consult your doctor to determine the best course of treatment for you, when it is appropriate to discontinue the medication, and how to do it safely.
Withdrawal symptoms when stopping Durfenta
Do not stop using this medication abruptly. Withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heart rate (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 medication, talk to your doctor first. Your doctor will advise you on how to do it, usually by gradually reducing the dosage to minimize unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
Other medications and Durfenta
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medication. This includes over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies. You should also inform your pharmacist that you are using Durfenta if you purchase any medication at the pharmacy.
Your doctor will know which medications can be taken safely with Durfenta. They may need to monitor you closely if you are taking any of the types of medications listed below or if you stop taking any of the types of medications listed, as this may affect the dosage of Durfenta you need.
Especially, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:
Using Durfenta with antidepressants
The risk of adverse effects increases if you are taking certain antidepressants. Durfenta may interact with these medications, and you may experience changes in mental state such as agitation, seeing, feeling, hearing, or smelling things that are not present (hallucinations) and other effects such as changes in blood pressure, rapid heart rate, high body temperature, hyperactive reflexes, lack of coordination, muscle stiffness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea(which could be signs of a serotonin syndrome). If you are taking them together, your doctor may want to monitor you closely to detect these side effects, especially when starting treatment or when changing the dosage of the medication.
Using with central nervous system depressants, including alcohol and some narcotics
The concomitant use of Durfenta and medications with sedative effects, such as benzodiazepines or related medications, increases the risk of drowsiness, difficulty breathing (respiratory depression), coma, and may be life-threatening. Therefore, concomitant use should only be considered when other treatment options are not possible.
However, if your doctor prescribes Durfenta along with sedative medications, the dosage and duration of concomitant treatment should be limited by your doctor.
Please inform your doctor about any sedative medications you are taking, and followstrictlythe recommended dosage by your doctor. It may be helpful to inform friends or family members about the symptoms described above. Contact your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Do not drink alcohol while using Durfenta, unless you have spoken with your doctor first.
Use in athletes
Notify athletes that this medication contains a component that may result in a positive analytical result for doping control.
Surgery
If you think you will be receiving anesthesia, inform your doctor or dentist that you are using Durfenta.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Durfenta should not be used during pregnancy, unless you have spoken with your doctor.
Durfenta should not be used during childbirth, as the medication may affect the newborn's breathing.
Do not breastfeed while using Durfenta. Do not breastfeed for 3 days after removing the Durfenta patch. This is because the medication may pass into breast milk.
Driving and operating machinery
Durfenta may affect your ability to drive and operate machinery, as it may cause drowsiness or dizziness. If this is the case, do not drive or operate machinery. Do not drive while using this medication until you know how it affects you.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts about whether it is safe for you to drive while using this medication.
Your doctor will decide what concentration of Durfenta 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 it, your doctor will also explain what you can expect from the use of Durfenta, when and for how long you should use it, when you should contact your doctor, and when you should discontinue use (see also section 2, “Withdrawal symptoms when stopping the use of Durfenta”).
How to apply and change the 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 package
Step 3: Peel and press
Step 4: Dispose of the patch
Step 5: Wash your hands
More information on using Durfenta
Activities during the use of patches
How long do the patches take to act?
How long will you have 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 call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount applied.
The signs of overdose include breathing problems or weak breathing, fatigue, extreme drowsiness, inability to think clearly or walk or speak normally, and 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 falls off
If you want to stop using the patches
If you have any doubts about using this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
If you, or your partner or caregiver, observe any of the following signs in the person wearing the patch, remove the patch and call a doctor or go immediately to the nearest hospital. You may need urgent medical treatment.
Follow the previous recommendations and have the person wearing the patch move and speak as much as possible. In very rare cases, these breathing difficulties may compromise life or even be fatal, especially in people who have not used strong opioid analgesics (such as Durfenta or morphine) before. (Rare, may affect up to 1 in 100 people).
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)
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)
Unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data)
You may notice rashes, redness, or a mild itching sensation on the skin where the patch is applied. It is usually mild and disappears after removing the patch. If not, or if the patch irritates your skin a lot, inform your doctor.
The repeated use of patches may make the medicine less effective (you become accustomed to it or become more sensitive to pain) or may cause dependence.
If you switch from another analgesic to Durfenta or if you stop using Durfenta 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.
Cases of newborn babies experiencing withdrawal symptoms after their mothers used Durfenta for an extended period during pregnancy have also been reported.
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 does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
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 location, inaccessible to other people. This medication may cause severe harm or even be fatal to individuals who use it accidentally or intentionally, when not prescribed.
How Long to Store Durfenta
Do not use this medication after the expiration date appearing on the box and the package. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated. If the patches are expired, take them to the pharmacy.
Do not store at a temperature above 25 °C.
Store in the original package to protect it from moisture.
How to Dispose of Used Patches or Unused Patches
Accidental exposure of another person to used and unused patches, especially in children, may result in a fatal outcome.
Used patches should be folded firmly in half, so that the adhesive side of the patch adheres to itself. Then, they should be safely disposed of by placing them in the original package and storing them out of sight and reach of other people, especially children, until they are safely disposed of.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or trash. Deposit the containers and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE point of the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of containers and medications you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.
Each transdermal patch of Durfenta 12 micrograms/hour contains 1.375 mg of fentanil on a surface of 5 cm2, releasing 12.5 micrograms of fentanil per hour.
Each transdermal patch of Durfenta 25 micrograms/hour contains 2.75 mg of fentanil on a surface of 10 cm2, releasing 25 micrograms of fentanil per hour.
Each transdermal patch of Durfenta 50 micrograms/hour contains 5.5 mg of fentanil on a surface of 20 cm2, releasing 50 micrograms of fentanil per hour.
Each transdermal patch of Durfenta 75 micrograms/hour contains 8.25 mg of fentanil on a surface of 30 cm2, releasing 75 micrograms of fentanil per hour.
Each transdermal patch of Durfenta 100 micrograms/hour contains 11.0 mg of fentanil on a surface of 40 cm2, releasing 100 micrograms of fentanil per hour.
Backing film:
Polyethylene terephthalate film with a fluorocarbon release coating.
Support film:
Pigmented copolymer film of polyethylene terephthalate/ethylvinylacetate.
Adhesive matrix:
Dimethicone adhesive (dimethicone, silicate resin).
Dimethicone.
Rate-controlling membrane:
Copolymer film of ethylvinylacetate.
Adhesive to skin:
Dimethicone adhesive (dimethicone, silicate resin).
Dimethicone.
Protective film:
Polyethylene terephthalate film with a fluorocarbon release coating.
Beige and orange or red or green or blue or grey ink.
Appearance of the product and contents of the package
The transdermal patch Durfenta is rectangularwith rounded corners, printed on its backing with:
• Diagonal beige stripes with "Fentanyl" repetitive in orange font alternating with diagonal orange stripes with "12μg/h" repetitive in beige font.
• Diagonal beige stripes with "Fentanyl" repetitive in red font alternating with diagonal red stripes with "25μg/h" repetitive in beige font.
• Diagonal beige stripes with "Fentanyl" repetitive in green font alternating with diagonal green stripes with "50μg/h" repetitive in beige font.
• Diagonal beige stripes with "Fentanyl" repetitive in blue font alternating with diagonal blue stripes with "75μg/h" repetitive in beige font.
• Diagonal beige stripes with "Fentanyl" repetitive in grey font alternating with diagonal grey stripes with "100μg/h" repetitive in beige font.
Each patch has a posterior adhesive for attaching to the skin. The patch is covered by two large transparent protective films that are removed before application.
Durfenta is available in packages of 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 16, 19 or 20 transdermal patches.
Only some package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and responsible manufacturer:
Lavipharm S.A.
Agias Marinas Street
GR-19002 Peania, Attica,
Greece
For further information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Especialidades Farmacéuticas Centrum, S.A.,
Sagitario Street, 14, 03006 Alicante, Spain
This medicine is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
AustriaLafene 12/25/50/75/100 Mikrogramm/h transdermal Pflaster
SpainDurfenta 12/25/50/75/100 microgramos/hora parche transdérmico EFG
IrelandFentadur 12/25/50/75/100 microgram/hour transdermal patch
DenmarkLafene
LuxembourgRecorfen 25/50/75/100 μg/h transdermal Pflaster // dispositif transdermique
PortugalFentaniloLavipharm12,25, 50, 75, 100 μg/h sistema transdermico
RomaniaFentanylLavipharm12, 25, 50, 75, 100 micrograme/h plasture transdermic
Last review date of this leaflet:March 2024
For detailed and updated information about this medicine, please visit the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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