BINOCRIT Solution for injection Ref.[51040] Active ingredients: Epoetin alfa

Source: European Medicines Agency (EU)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: Sandoz GmbH, Biochemiestr. 10, A-6250 Kundl, Austria

Product name and form

Binocrit 1,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 2,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 3,000 IU/0.3 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 4,000 IU/0.4 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 5,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 6,000 IU/0.6 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 7,000 IU/0.7 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 8,000 IU/0.8 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 9,000 IU/0.9 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 20,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 30,000 IU/0.75 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Binocrit 40,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

Pharmaceutical Form

Solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe (injection).

Clear, colourless solution.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Binocrit 1,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 2,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 16.8 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 0.5 mL contains 1,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 8.4 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 2,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 2,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 16.8 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 1 mL contains 2,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 16.8 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 3,000 IU/0.3 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 10,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 84.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 0.3 mL contains 3,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 25.2 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 4,000 IU/0.4 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 10,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 84.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 0.4 mL contains 4,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 33.6 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 5,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 10,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 84.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 0.5 mL contains 5,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 42.0 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 6,000 IU/0.6 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 10,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 84.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 0.6 mL contains 6,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 50.4 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 7,000 IU/0.7 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 10,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 84.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 0.7 mL contains 7,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 58.8 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 8,000 IU/0.8 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 10,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 84.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 0.8 mL contains 8,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 67.2 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 9,000 IU/0.9 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 10,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 84.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 0.9 mL contains 9,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 75.6 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 10,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 84.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 1 mL contains 10,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 84.0 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 20,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 40,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 336.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 0.5 mL contains 20,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 168.0 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 30,000 IU/0.75 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 40,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 336.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 0.75 mL contains 30,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 252.0 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

Binocrit 40,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each mL of solution contains 40,000 IU of epoetin alfa* corresponding to 336.0 micrograms per mL. A pre-filled syringe of 1 mL contains 40,000 international units (IU) corresponding to 336.0 micrograms epoetin alfa.*

* Produced in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells by recombinant DNA technology

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially “sodium free”.

Active Ingredient Description
Epoetin alfa

Epoetin alfa is a glycoprotein hormone produced primarily by the kidney in response to hypoxia and is the key regulator of red blood cell (RBC) production. Epoetin alfa is involved in all phases of erythroid development, and has its principal effect at the level of erythroid precursors.

List of Excipients

Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate
Disodium phosphate dihydrate
Sodium chloride
Glycine
Polysorbate 80
Water for injections
Hydrochloric acid (for pH-adjustment)
Sodium hydroxide (for pH-adjustment)

Pack sizes and marketing

Pre-filled syringes (glass type I), with or without a needle safety guard, with plunger stopper
(Teflon-faced rubber) sealed in a blister.

Binocrit 1,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: ach syringe contains 0.5 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 2,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 1 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 3,000 IU/0.3 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 0.3 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 4,000 IU/0.4 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 0.4 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 5,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 0.5 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 6,000 IU/0.6 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 0.6 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 7,000 IU/0.7 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 0.7 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 8,000 IU/0.8 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 0.8 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 9,000 IU/0.9 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 0.9 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 1 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 20,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 0.5 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1, 4 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 30,000 IU/0.75 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 0.75 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1, 4 or 6 syringes.

Binocrit 40,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe: Each syringe contains 1 mL of solution for injection. Pack of 1, 4 or 6 syringes.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder

Sandoz GmbH, Biochemiestr. 10, A-6250 Kundl, Austria

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

Binocrit 1,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/001
EU/1/07/410/002
EU/1/07/410/027
EU/1/07/410/028

Binocrit 2,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/003
EU/1/07/410/004
EU/1/07/410/029
EU/1/07/410/030

Binocrit 3,000 IU/0.3 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/005
EU/1/07/410/006
EU/1/07/410/031
EU/1/07/410/032

Binocrit 4,000 IU/0.4 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/007
EU/1/07/410/008
EU/1/07/410/033
EU/1/07/410/034

Binocrit 5,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/009
EU/1/07/410/010
EU/1/07/410/035
EU/1/07/410/036

Binocrit 6,000 IU/0.6 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/011
EU/1/07/410/012
EU/1/07/410/037
EU/1/07/410/038

Binocrit 7,000 IU/0.7 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/017
EU/1/07/410/018
EU/1/07/410/039
EU/1/07/410/040

Binocrit 8,000 IU/0.8 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/013
EU/1/07/410/014
EU/1/07/410/041
EU/1/07/410/042

Binocrit 9,000 IU/0.9 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/019
EU/1/07/410/020
EU/1/07/410/043
EU/1/07/410/044

Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/015
EU/1/07/410/016
EU/1/07/410/045
EU/1/07/410/046

Binocrit 20,000 IU/0.5 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/021
EU/1/07/410/022
EU/1/07/410/047
EU/1/07/410/053
EU/1/07/410/048

Binocrit 30,000 IU/0.75 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/023
EU/1/07/410/024
EU/1/07/410/049
EU/1/07/410/054
EU/1/07/410/050

Binocrit 40,000 IU/1 mL solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe:

EU/1/07/410/025
EU/1/07/410/026
EU/1/07/410/051
EU/1/07/410/055
EU/1/07/410/052

Date of first authorisation: 28 August 2007
Date of latest renewal: 18 June 2012

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