MedPath

Osphena

These highlights do not include all the information needed to use OSPHENA safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for OSPHENA. OSPHENA (ospemifene) tablets, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2013

Approved
Approval ID

8462d6ab-e3cd-4efa-a360-75bf8f917287

Product Type

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL

Effective Date

Mar 16, 2023

Manufacturers
FDA

Shionogi Inc.

DUNS: 098241610

Products 1

Detailed information about drug products covered under this FDA approval, including NDC codes, dosage forms, ingredients, and administration routes.

Ospemifene

Product Details

FDA regulatory identification and product classification information

FDA Identifiers
NDC Product Code59630-580
Application NumberNDA203505
Product Classification
M
Marketing Category
C73594
G
Generic Name
Ospemifene
Product Specifications
Route of AdministrationORAL
Effective DateMarch 16, 2023
FDA Product Classification

INGREDIENTS (13)

MAGNESIUM STEARATEInactive
Code: 70097M6I30
Classification: IACT
MANNITOLInactive
Code: 3OWL53L36A
Classification: IACT
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSEInactive
Code: OP1R32D61U
Classification: IACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIEDInactive
Code: 3WJQ0SDW1A
Classification: IACT
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIEDInactive
Code: FZ989GH94E
Classification: IACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDEInactive
Code: 15FIX9V2JP
Classification: IACT
TRIACETINInactive
Code: XHX3C3X673
Classification: IACT
STARCH, CORNInactive
Code: O8232NY3SJ
Classification: IACT
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATOInactive
Code: 5856J3G2A2
Classification: IACT
OSPEMIFENEActive
Quantity: 60 mg in 1 1
Code: B0P231ILBK
Classification: ACTIB
SILICON DIOXIDEInactive
Code: ETJ7Z6XBU4
Classification: IACT
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIEDInactive
Code: 3NXW29V3WO
Classification: IACT
LACTOSE MONOHYDRATEInactive
Code: EWQ57Q8I5X
Classification: IACT

Drug Labeling Information

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

LOINC: 51945-4Updated: 1/31/2019

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 mg Tablet Bottle Label

NDC 59630-580-90
90 Tablets

Osphena®
(ospemifene) tablets
60 mg

For oral use only

DUCHESNAY
Rx only

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 mg Tablet Bottle Label

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

LOINC: 34067-9Updated: 1/31/2019

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

OSPHENA is indicated for:

1.1 The Treatment of Moderate to Severe Dyspareunia, a Symptom of Vulvar

and Vaginal Atrophy, Due to Menopause.

1.2 The Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vaginal Dryness, a Symptom of

Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy, Due to Menopause.

Key Highlight

OSPHENA is an estrogen agonist/antagonist indicated for:

  • The treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause. (1.1)
  • The treatment of moderate to severe vaginal dryness, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause. (1.2)

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SECTION

LOINC: 43685-7Updated: 1/31/2019

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Cardiovascular Disorders

Risk factors for cardiovascular disorders, arterial vascular disease (for example, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, tobacco use, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity) and/or venous thromboembolism (VTE) (for example, personal history or family history of VTE, obesity, and systemic lupus erythematosus) should be managed appropriately.

Stroke

In the clinical trials for OSPHENA (duration of treatment up to 15 months), the incidence rates of thromboembolic and hemorrhagic stroke were 1.13 and 3.39 per thousand women years, respectively in OSPHENA 60 mg treatment group and 3.15 and 0 per thousand women years in placebo.

Should thromboembolic or hemorrhagic stroke occur or be suspected, OSPHENA should be discontinued immediately.

In the WHI estrogen-alone substudy, a statistically significant increased risk of stroke was reported in women 50 to 79 years of age receiving daily CE (0.625 mg)-alone compared to women in the same age group receiving placebo (45 versus 33 per ten thousand women years). The increase in risk was demonstrated in year 1 and persisted.

Coronary Heart Disease

In the OSPHENA clinical trials, two cases of myocardial infarction (MI) occurred in women receiving 60 mg of ospemifene.

In the WHI estrogen-alone substudy, no overall effect on coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) was reported in women receiving estrogen-alone compared to placebo.

Venous Thromboembolism

In the OSPHENA clinical trials, two cases of DVT occurred in women receiving OSPHENA 60 mg. Should a VTE occur or be suspected, OSPHENA should be discontinued immediately.

If feasible, OSPHENA should be discontinued at least 4 to 6 weeks before surgery of the type associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism, or during periods of prolonged immobilization.

In the WHI estrogen-alone substudy, the risk of VTE (DVT and PE) was increased for women receiving daily CE (0.625 mg)-alone compared to placebo (30 versus 22 per ten thousand women years), although only the increased risk of DVT reached statistical significance (23 versus 15 per ten thousand women years). The increase in VTE risk was demonstrated during the first 2 years.

5.2 Malignant Neoplasms

Endometrial Cancer

OSPHENA is an estrogen agonist/antagonist with tissue selective effects. In the endometrium, OSPHENA has agonistic effects. In the OSPHENA clinical trials (60 mg treatment group), no cases of endometrial cancer were seen with exposure up to 52 weeks. There was a single case of simple hyperplasia without atypia. Endometrial thickening equal to 5 mm or greater was seen in the OSPHENA up to 52 weeks treatment groups at a rate of 101.4 per thousand women vs. 20.9 per thousand women for placebo. The incidence of any type of proliferative (weakly plus active plus disordered) endometrium was 26.3 per thousand women in the OSPHENA up to 52 weeks treatment groups vs. 0 per thousand women for placebo. Uterine polyps occurred at an incidence of 19.6 per thousand women in the OSPHENA up to 52 weeks treatment groups vs. 8.3 per thousand women for placebo.

An increased risk of endometrial cancer has been reported with the use of unopposed estrogen therapy in a woman with a uterus. The reported endometrial cancer risk among unopposed estrogen users is about 2 to 12 times greater than in non-users, and appears dependent on duration of treatment and on estrogen dose. Most studies show no significant increased risk associated with the use of estrogens for less than 1 year. The greatest risk appears to be associated with prolonged use, with increased risks of 15- to 24-fold for 5 to 10 years or more. This risk has been shown to persist for at least 8 to 15 years after estrogen therapy is discontinued. Adding a progestin to postmenopausal estrogen therapy has been shown to reduce the risk of endometrial hyperplasia, which may be a precursor to endometrial cancer. There are, however, possible risks that may be associated with the use of progestins with estrogens compared to estrogen-alone regimens. These include an increased risk of breast cancer. The use of progestins with OSPHENA therapy was not evaluated in the clinical trials.

Clinical surveillance of all women using OSPHENA is important. Adequate diagnostic measures, including directed or random endometrial sampling when indicated, should be undertaken to rule out malignancy in postmenopausal women with undiagnosed persistent or recurring abnormal genital bleeding.

Breast Cancer

OSPHENA 60 mg has not been adequately studied in women with breast cancer; therefore, it should not be used in women with known or suspected breast cancer.

5.3 Severe Hepatic Impairment

OSPHENA should not be used in women with severe hepatic impairment [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Key Highlight
  • Venous Thromboembolism: Risk of DVT and pulmonary embolism (5.1)
  • Known, suspected, or history of breast cancer (5.2)
  • Severe Hepatic Impairment (5.3, 8.7, 12.3)

DRUG INTERACTIONS SECTION

LOINC: 34073-7Updated: 1/31/2019

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

OSPHENA is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4 and CYP2C9. CYP2C19 and other pathways contribute to the metabolism of ospemifene.

7.1 Estrogens and Estrogen Agonist/Antagonist

Do not use OSPHENA concomitantly with estrogens and estrogen agonists/antagonists. The safety of concomitant use of OSPHENA with estrogens and estrogen agonists/antagonists has not been studied.

7.2 Fluconazole

Fluconazole, a moderate CYP3A / strong CYP2C9 / moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor, should not be used with OSPHENA. Fluconazole increases the systemic exposure of ospemifene by 2.7-fold. Administration of fluconazole with ospemifene may increase the risk of OSPHENA-related adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.3 Rifampin

Rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 / moderate CYP2C9 / moderate CYP2C19 inducer, decreases the systemic exposure of ospemifene by 58%. Therefore, co- administration of OSPHENA with drugs such as rifampin which induce CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and/or CYP2C19 activity would be expected to decrease the systemic exposure of ospemifene, which may decrease the clinical effect [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.4 Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, increases the systemic exposure of ospemifene by 1.4-fold. Administration of ketoconazole chronically with ospemifene may increase the risk of OSPHENA-related adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.5 Warfarin

Repeated administration of ospemifene had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of a single 10 mg dose of warfarin. No study was conducted with multiple doses of warfarin. The effect of ospemifene on clotting time such as the International Normalized Ratio (INR) or prothrombin time (PT) was not studied [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.6 Highly Protein-Bound Drugs

Ospemifene is more than 99% bound to serum proteins and might affect the protein binding of other drugs. Use of OSPHENA with other drug products that are highly protein-bound may lead to increased exposure of either that drug or ospemifene [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.7 Multiple Enzyme Inhibition

Co-administration of OSPHENA with a drug known to inhibit CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 isoenzymes may increase the risk of OSPHENA-related adverse reactions.

Key Highlight
  • Do not use estrogens or estrogen agonist/antagonist concomitantly with OSPHENA. (7.1,12.3)
  • Do not use fluconazole concomitantly with OSPHENA. Fluconazole increases serum concentrations of OSPHENA. (7.2, 12.3)
  • Do not use rifampin concomitantly with OSPHENA. Rifampin decreases serum concentration of OSPHENA. (7.2, 12.3)

NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY SECTION

LOINC: 43680-8Updated: 1/31/2019

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Carcinogenesis

In a 2-year carcinogenicity study in female mice, ospemifene was orally administered at 100, 400, or 1500 mg/kg/day. No evaluation for carcinogenicity was conducted in male mice. There was significant increase in adrenal subcapsular cell adenomas at 4 and 5 times the human exposure based on AUC, and adrenal cortical tumors at 5 times the human exposure. In the ovary, an increase in sex cord/stromal tumors, tubulostromal tumors, granulosa cell tumors, and luteomas were also seen. These findings occurred at doses 2 to 5 times the human exposure based on AUC and are probably related to estrogenic/antiestrogenic effect of ospemifene in mice.

In a 2-year carcinogenicity study in rats, ospemifene was orally administered at 10, 50, or 300 mg/kg/day. A significant increase in thymomas was recorded for males and thymomas for females at all ospemifene dose levels, or 0.3 to 1.2 times the human exposure based on AUC. In the liver, an increase in hepatocellular tumors was recorded for females at all ospemifene dose levels.

Mutagenesis

Ospemifene was not genotoxic in vitro in the Ames test in strains of Salmonella typhimurium or at the thymidine kinase (tk) locus of mouse lymphoma L5178Y cells in the absence and in the presence of a metabolic activator system. In in vivo testing, ospemifene was not genotoxic in a standard mouse bone marrow micronucleus test or in a determination of DNA adducts in the liver of rats.

Impairment of Fertility

The effect of ospemifene on fertility was not directly evaluated. In female rats and monkeys, decreases in ovarian and uterine weights, decreased corpora lutea number, increased ovarian cysts, uterine atrophy, and disrupted cycles were observed when given repeated daily oral doses. In male rats, atrophy of the prostate and seminal vesicles was noted. The effects on reproductive organs observed in animals are consistent with the estrogen receptor activity of ospemifene and potential for impairment of fertility.

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION

LOINC: 34076-0Updated: 1/31/2019

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved labeling (Patient Information).

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Inform postmenopausal women who have had hypersensitivity reactions to OSPHENA, such as angioedema, urticaria, rash, and pruritus, that they should not take OSPHENA [see Contraindications (4)].

Vaginal Bleeding

Inform postmenopausal women of the importance of reporting unusual vaginal bleeding to their healthcare providers as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

Hot Flashes or Flushes

OSPHENA may initiate or increase the occurrence of hot flashes in some women [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

SPL PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT SECTION

LOINC: 42230-3Updated: 1/31/2019

This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Revised: 01/2019

PATIENT INFORMATION
OSPHENA**®**** (os fee' nah)**
(ospemifene)
tablets, for oral use

Read this Patient Information before you start taking OSPHENA and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

What is the most important information I should know about OSPHENA?

  • OSPHENA is a medicine that works like estrogen in the lining of the uterus (womb) but can work differently in other parts of the body. *OSPHENA may increase your chance of getting cancer of the lining of the uterus (womb). Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the lining of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find out the cause. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any unusual vaginal bleeding while you are taking OSPHENA. *OSPHENA may increase your chance of getting strokes and blood clots.

What is OSPHENA?

  • OSPHENA is a prescription medicine that contains ospemifene. *OSPHENA is used after menopause for women with or without a uterus to treat:
    • Moderate to severe pain during sexual intercourse due to changes in and around your vagina.
    • Moderate to severe vaginal dryness due to changes in and around your vagina.

Who should not take OSPHENA?
Do not start taking OSPHENA if you:

*have unusual vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the lining of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find out the cause. *currently have or have had certain cancers. If you have or have had cancer, talk with your healthcare provider about whether you should take OSPHENA. *currently have or have had blood clots. *had a stroke or heart attack. *are allergic to ospemifene or any of the ingredients in OSPHENA. Allergic reaction to OSPHENA can include swelling of the face or tongue (angioedema), hives (urticaria), rash, and itching (pruritus). See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in OSPHENA. *are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. OSPHENA is not for pregnant women.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking OSPHENA?
Before you take OSPHENA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have any unusual vaginal bleeding.
  • have or have had certain cancers. See "Who should not take OSPHENA?"
  • have liver problems. You should not use OSPHENA if you have certain liver problems.
  • are going to have surgery or will be on bed rest. Your healthcare provider will let you know if you need to stop taking OSPHENA.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if OSPHENA can pass into your breast milk.Do not breastfeed while taking OSPHENA.

Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how OSPHENA works. OSPHENA may also affect how other medicines work.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.

How should I take OSPHENA?

  • Take OSPHENA exactly how your healthcare provider tells you to take it.
  • Take 1 OSPHENA tablet by mouth each day with food.
  • You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about the dose of OSPHENA you are taking and whether or not you still need treatment with OSPHENA.

What are the possible side effects of OSPHENA?
OSPHENA may cause serious side effects, including:

  • See "What is the most important information I should know about OSPHENA?"

Serious, but less common side effects include:

  • stroke
  • blood clots
  • cancer of the lining of the uterus (womb)

Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following warning signs or any other unusual symptoms that concern you:

  • unusual vaginal bleeding
  • changes in vision or speech
  • sudden new severe headaches
  • pain in your chest or legs with or without shortness of breath, weakness and fatigue

Less serious, but common side effects include:

  • hot flushes (also known as hot flashes)
  • vaginal discharge
  • muscle spasms
  • headache
  • excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
  • heavy vaginal bleeding (vaginal hemorrhage)
  • night sweats

These are not all the possible side effects of OSPHENA. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Tell your healthcare provider about any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What can I do to lower my chances of a serious side effect with OSPHENA?

  • Talk with your healthcare provider regularly about whether you should continue taking OSPHENA.
  • See your healthcare provider right away if you get vaginal bleeding while taking OSPHENA.
  • Have a pelvic exam, breast exam, and mammogram (breast X-ray) every year unless your healthcare provider tells you something else.
  • If members of your family have had breast cancer or if you have ever had breast lumps or an abnormal mammogram (breast X-ray), you may need to have breast exams more often.
  • If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, are overweight, or use tobacco, you may have a higher chance of getting heart disease. Ask your healthcare provider for ways to lower your chances of getting heart disease.
  • Tell your healthcare provider if you are going to have surgery or will be on bed rest.

How should I store OSPHENA?

  • Store OSPHENA at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

Keep OSPHENA and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about the safe and effective use of OSPHENA.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not take OSPHENA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give OSPHENA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about OSPHENA. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about OSPHENA that is written for health professionals.

What are the ingredients in OSPHENA?
Active Ingredient: ospemifene.
Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin.
Distributed by: Shionogi Inc.
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Marketed by: Duchesnay USA, Inc.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Made in UK
For more information, go to www.osphena.com or call Duchesnay Inc. at 1-855-OSPHENA (1-855-677-4362).

OSP-PI-06

MedPath

Empowering clinical research with data-driven insights and AI-powered tools.

© 2025 MedPath, Inc. All rights reserved.

Osphena - FDA Drug Approval Details