STERILE TALC- talc powder

Sterile Talc by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Sterile Talc by is a Prescription medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Bryan Corporation, Sciarra Laboratories, Sciarra Laboratories, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    Sterile Talc Powder is indicated to decrease the recurrence of malignant pleural effusions in symptomatic patients following maximal drainage of the pleural effusion.

  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    2.1 Recommended Dose

    The recommended dose is 5 g, suspended in 50 ml to 100 ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP

    2.2 Preparation

    Prepare the talc suspension using aseptic technique in an appropriate laminar flow hood as follows:

    Step 1. Using a 16 gauge needle attached to a 60-ml LuerLok syringe, draw up 50 ml of 0.9 % Sodium Chloride injection, USP. Vent the talc bottle using a needle. Slowly inject the 50 ml of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP into the bottle.

    Step 2. Swirl the bottle to disperse the talc powder.

    Step 3. Divide the contents of the bottle equally into two 60 ml LuerLok syringes, each attached with a 16 gauge needle, by withdrawing 25 ml of the suspension into each syringe with continuous swirling. Add 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to a total volume of 50 ml in each syringe. Draw 10 ml of air into each syringe to the 60 ml mark to serve as a headspace for mixing prior to administration. Each syringe should contain 2.5 g of Sterile Talc Powder in 50 ml of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP with an air headspace of 10 ml.

    Step 4. Label the syringes with the talc concentration, the expiration date and time, the identity of the patient intended to receive the material, and the following statements:

    “SHAKE SYRINGE WELL to resuspend before administration”

    “FOR PLEURODESIS ONLY – not for intravenous administration”

    Step 5. If not used immediately, store prepared suspension in refrigerator. Discard the prepared suspension if not used within 12 hours.

    2.3 Administration

    Prior to administration, continuously agitate the syringes to evenly redisperse the talc and avoid settlement. Immediately prior to administration, vent the 10 ml air headspace from each syringe. Administer the talc suspension through the chest tube according to standard procedures.

  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

    5 gram white or off-white to light gray sterile powder for suspension in a single-dose glass bottle.

  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

    None

  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    5.1 Pneumonitis and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Acute Pneumonitis and ARDS, including fatal cases, occur with intrapleural talc administration.

    5.2 Interference with Future Procedures

    Sclerosis of the pleural space may preclude or complicate subsequent ipsilateral surgery and diagnostic procedures. Consider the possible effects of the use of Sterile Talc Powder on future diagnostic and therapeutic procedures prior to administration.

  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

    Common adverse reactions observed with intrapleurally-administered talc are fever and pain. Other adverse reactions include dyspnea, arrhythmia, empyema, and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    8.1 Pregnancy

    Pregnancy Category B.

    Risk Summary

    A reproduction study performed in rabbits at doses up to approximately 5 times the human dose revealed no evidence of teratogenicity. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

    Animal Data

    Rabbits were administered talc by oral gavage daily during the period of organogenesis at doses of up to 900 mg/kg (approximately 5 times the human dose on a mg/m2 basis). No significant dose-related toxicity was reported except at maternally toxic doses. In multiple animal studies, intrapleurally administered talc was not absorbed systemically.

    8.4 Pediatric Use

    Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients.

  • 11 DESCRIPTION

    STERILE TALC POWDER is a sclerosing agent for intrapleural administration. STERILE TALC POWDER is white or off-white to light gray, asbestos-free and brucite-free sterile talc powder of controlled particle size. The powder is ≥ 95% hydrated magnesium silicate [Mg3Si4O10 (OH)2, molecular weight 379.3]; associated minerals include chlorite (hydrated aluminum and magnesium silicate), dolomite (calcium and magnesium carbonate), calcite (calcium carbonate), and quartz. Talc is insoluble in water.

  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    12.1 Mechanism of Action

    Talc instilled into the pleural cavity is thought to result in an inflammatory reaction. This reaction can promote adherence of the visceral and parietal pleura, which may prevent reaccumulation of pleural fluid.

  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    Studies on the carcinogenicity of talc have been performed using non-standard designs which prevent firm conclusions on its carcinogenicity. With single intraperitoneal administration to mice at 20 mg and observation for at least 6 months or 4 weekly doses administered intraperitoneally at 25 mg/dose to rats with observation for at least 84 weeks, tumor incidence was not increased. In these studies the talc and its asbestos content were not characterized.

    Genotoxicity was tested in cultures of rat pleural mesothelial cells (RPMC) as unscheduled DNA synthesis (UDS) and sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs). None of the talc samples (which were asbestos-free) induced enhancement of UDS or SCEs in treated cultures. No information is available on impairment of fertility in animals by talc.

  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

    STERILE TALC POWDER is supplied in a single use 100 ml brown glass bottle, sealed with a gray, 20 mm stopper and covered with a flip-off seal.

    NDC: 63256-200-05: 5 gram individual bottle packaged in a pouch.

    NDC: 63256-200-10: Carton of ten (10) 5-gram bottles.

    Store the powder at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between15°C to 30°C (59°F - 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect against sunlight.

  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

    Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if new or worsening pulmonary symptoms develop [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

    Distributed by:
    Bryan Corporation. Woburn, MA 01801.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Principal Display Panel - Bottle Label

    Sterile Talc Powder™

    (Talc) Powder

    Contains 5 grams of sterile talc per bottle

    For Intrapleural Administration
    Refer to the Prescribing Information for dosage and preparation.

    Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F - 86°F)
    [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect against sunlight.

    Distributed By: Bryan Corporation Lot#
    Woburn, MA 01801 Expired:

    Rx Only

    Principal Display Panel - Bottle Label
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Principal Display Panel - Pouch Label

    Sterile Talc Powder™ NDC: 63256-200-05

    (Talc) Powder

    Contains 5 grams of sterile talc per bottle 1 Bottle

    For Intrapleural Administration
    Refer to the Prescribing Information for dosage and preparation.

    Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F - 86°F)
    [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protects against sunlight.

    Distributed By: Bryan Corporation Lot#
    Woburn, MA 01801 Expired:

    Rx Only

    Principal Display Panel - Pouch Label
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Principal Display Panel - Box Label

    Sterile Talc Powder™ NDC: 63256-200-10

    (Talc) Powder

    Contains 5 grams of sterile talc per bottle 10 Bottles

    For Intrapleural Administration
    Refer to the Prescribing Information for dosage and preparation.

    Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C
    (59°F - 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

    Distributed By: Bryan Corporation Lot#
    Woburn, MA 01801 Expired:

    Rx Only

    Principal Display Panel - Box Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STERILE TALC 
    talc powder
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 63256-200
    Route of AdministrationINTRAPLEURAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Talc (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U) (Talc - UNII:7SEV7J4R1U) Talc5 g  in 100 mL
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 63256-200-1010 in 1 BOX
    1100 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    2NDC: 63256-200-051 in 1 POUCH
    2100 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA02138812/15/2003
    Labeler - Bryan Corporation (147033401)
    Registrant - Sciarra Laboratories (824900369)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Sciarra Laboratories, Inc.824900369MANUFACTURE(63256-200)
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