REDDITUX Concentrate for solution for infusion Ref.[51085] Active ingredients: Rituximab

Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (ZA)  Publisher: Dr. Reddys Laboratories (Pty) Ltd., Block B, 204 Rivonia Road, Morningside, Sandton, 2057

Product name and form

REDDITUX 100 concentrate for solution for infusion.

REDDITUX 500 concentrate for solution for infusion.

Pharmaceutical Form

Concentrate for solution for infusion.

Clear to opalescent; colourless to yellowish solution, essentially free from visible particles.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each vial of REDDITUX 100 contains 100 mg of rituximab concentrate for solution for infusion.

Each vial of REDDITUX 500 contains 500 mg of rituximab concentrate for solution for infusion.

Excipients with known effects: REDDITUX 100 and 500 contains 2,27 mmol (or 52,26 mg) and 11,36 mmol (or 261,34 mg) sodium per 10 ml and 50 ml vial respectively.

For the full list of excipients, see Section 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Rituximab

Rituximab binds specifically to the transmembrane antigen, CD20, a non-glycosylated phosphoprotein, located on pre-B and mature B lymphocytes. The antigen is expressed on >95% of all B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas.

List of Excipients

Polysorbate 80
Sodium chloride
Sodium citrate dihydrate
Water for injection

Pack sizes and marketing

REDDITUX 100: clear USP Type I 10 ml glass vials. The vials are closed with 20 mm grey butyl rubber stoppers laminated with a fluoro-polymer coating. The stoppers are smooth-finished, with a small cavity at the centre. Stoppered vials are capped with 20 mm, flip-off seals. The aluminium seal completely covers the rubber stopper and is capped with an orange polypropylene disc.

REDDITUX 500: clear USP Type I 50 ml glass vials. The vials are closed with 20 mm grey butyl rubber stoppers laminated with a fluoro-polymer coating. The stoppers are smooth-finished, with a small cavity at the centre. Stoppered vials are capped with 20 mm, flip-off seals. The aluminium seal completely covers the rubber stopper and is capped with an orange polypropylene disc.

Marketing authorization holder

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (Pty) Ltd., Block B, 204 Rivonia Road, Morningside, Sandton, 2057

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

REDDITUX 100: 56/26/0286
REDDITUX 500: 56/26/0287

31 May 2022

Drugs

Drug Countries
REDDITUX Turkey, South Africa

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