Driving impairment
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Read the package leaflet before use.
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Use in children only as recommended in the leaflet or by a doctor.
This medicine may cause vision disturbances.
Boey 1 400 units powder for solution for injection
Each vial contains 1 400 units of trenibotulinumtoxinE produced in Clostridium botulinum cells.
After reconstitution, each 0.1 mL of reconstituted solution contains 140 units of trenibotulinumtoxinE.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
Powder for solution for injection (powder for injection).
White to off-white colour powder, which may also appear as broken disc.
Boey is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe linesbetween the eyebrows seen at maximum frown (glabellar lines), when these have an importantpsychological impact in adult patients (see section 5.1).
Boey should only be administered by physicians with the appropriate qualifications and expertise inthe treatment of glabellar lines and the use of required equipment.
PosologyDue to its early onset of effect and short duration, Boey should be used occasionally.
The potency of this medicinal product is expressed in units; these units are not interchangeable withthe units used to express the potency of other botulinum toxin products.
Retreatment with Boey at intervals more frequent than every 6 weeks has not been evaluated andshould be determined by physician.
The efficacy and safety of more than 3 consecutive injections of Boey beyond 18 weeks have not beenevaluated.
Administration of botulinum toxin A less than 30 days after Boey has not been evaluated (seesection 5.1).
Special populationsNo specific dose adjustment is required for use in the elderly.
Paediatric populationThe safety and efficacy of Boey in children aged 0 to 18 years have not been established. No data areavailable.
Method of administrationIntramuscular use.
For instructions on reconstitution and preparation of the medicinal product before administration,handling and disposal of the vials, see section 6.6.
Preparation and reconstitution instructions
Prior to intramuscular injection, reconstitute each vial of Boey with 1 mL sodium chloride 9 mg/mL(0.9%) solution for injection, to obtain a reconstituted solution at a concentration of 140 units/0.1 mLand a total treatment dose of 700 units in 0.5 mL for glabellar lines.
AdministrationInject 140 units (0.1 mL) of reconstituted Boey intramuscularly into each of 5 sites, 2 injections ineach corrugator muscle and 1 injection in the procerus muscle for a total dose of 700 units (see Figure1).
In order to reduce the complication of ptosis, the following steps should be taken:
* Avoid injection near the levator palpebrae superioris, particularly in patients with larger browdepressor complexes.
* Position lateral corrugator muscle injections at least 1 cm above the bony supraorbital ridge.
* Ensure the injected volume/dose is accurate.
Figure 1. Injection sites for glabellar lines
Before re-injecting with Boey healthcare providers must ensure that the patient’s glabellar lines aremoderate to severe at maximum frown and confirm the absence of known adverse reactions to Boey.
* Hypersensitivity to the active substance, to any botulinum toxin preparation or to any of theexcipients listed in section 6.1.
* Generalised disorders of muscle activity (e.g. Myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome)
* Infection or inflammation at the proposed injection site(s).
Co-administration of Boey with another botulinum toxin at the same time has not beeninvestigated and should be prohibited (see section 4.5).
TraceabilityIn order to improve the traceability of biological medicinal products, the name and the batch numberof the administered product should be clearly recorded.
Hypersensitivity reactionsAn anaphylactic reaction may occur very rarely after injection of botulinum toxin. Epinephrine(adrenaline) or any other anti-anaphylactic measures should therefore be available.
Distant spread of toxin effect
Botulinum toxin effects may, in some cases, be observed beyond the site of local injection. Thesymptoms that are consistent with the mechanism of action of botulinum toxin may include muscularweakness, swallowing and speech disorders, aspiration pneumonia, difficulty breathing, andrespiratory depression. Injection of this medicine is not recommended in patients with a history ofdysphagia and aspiration.
Cases consistent with iatrogenic botulism have been reported following injection of other botulinumtoxin products. Patients and caregivers should be advised to seek immediate medical care if theyexperience any signs or symptoms consistent with the spread of botulinum toxin effect or ifswallowing, speech or respiratory disorders arise (see section 4.9).
Injection site pre-existing conditions and reactions
The relevant anatomy, and any alterations to the anatomy due to prior surgical procedures, must beunderstood prior to administering Boey.
Caution should be exercised when Boey is used in the presence of ptosis, or when excessive weaknessor atrophy is present in the target muscle. Muscle atrophy is expected after repeated botulinumtreatment secondary to the flaccid paralysis of the treated muscles.
Localised pain, inflammation, paraesthesia, hypoesthesia, tenderness, swelling/oedema, erythema,localised infection, bleeding, bruising, warmth, and/or induration have been associated with botulinumtoxin injections. Needle-related pain and/or anxiety may result in vasovagal responses, includingtransient symptomatic hypotension and syncope.
Care should be taken to ensure that this medicinal product is not injected into a blood vessel when it isinjected in the glabellar muscles.
Caution should be taken if complications have resulted with any previous botulinum toxin injections.
Repeated administrations
Repeated injections of trenibotulinumtoxinE may increase the risk of adverse reactions associated tothe injection procedures.
Pre-existing neuromuscular disorders
Caution should also be exercised when Boey is used for treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateralsclerosis or with peripheral neuromuscular disorders. Patients with neuromuscular junction disorders(including unrecognised at the time of injection) may be at increased risk of clinically significantsystemic effects, including severe dysphagia and respiratory compromise.
Ophthalmic adverse reactions in patients treated with other botulinum toxin products
Reduced blinking from injection with the use of other botulinum toxins has been reported which canlead to dry eye, corneal exposure, persistent epithelial defects and corneal ulceration, especially inpatients with cranial nerve VII disorders. Vigorous treatment of any epithelial defect should beemployed. This may require protective drops, ointment, therapeutic soft contact lenses, or closure ofthe eye by patching or other means.
Excipients with known effectThis medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per vial, that is to say essentially‘sodium-free’.
No formal drug interaction studies have been conducted with Boey for injection.
Other botulinum neurotoxin products
The effect of administering different botulinum neurotoxin serotypes at the same time is unknown.
Neuromuscular weakness may be exacerbated by administration of another botulinum toxin prior tothe resolution of the effects of a previously administered botulinum toxin.
Muscle relaxantsExcessive weakness may be exaggerated by administration of a muscle relaxant before or afteradministration of botulinum toxins, including Boey.
Aminoglycosides and other medicinal products interfering with neuromuscular transmission
The effect of Boey may be potentiated by aminoglycoside antibiotics or other medicinal products thatinterfere with neuromuscular transmission (e.g. neuromuscular blocking agents).
Anticholinergic medicinal products
Use of anticholinergic medicinal products after administration of Boey, may potentiate systemicanticholinergic effects.
There is a limited amount of data from the use of trenibotulinumtoxinE in pregnant women. Animalstudies are insufficient with respect to reproductive toxicity (see section 5.3).
The use of Boey during pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not using contraception isnot recommended.
Breast-feedingIt is unknown whether Boey is excreted in human milk. A risk to the newborn/infant cannot beexcluded.
The use of Boey during lactation is not recommended.
FertilityThere is no human or animal data with respect to fertility with trenibotulinumtoxinE. However, abotulinum toxin type A has been shown to impair the fertility of male and female animals only atdosages that induced exaggerated pharmacological effects.
Boey has minor influence on the ability to drive and use machines. There is a potential risk for eyelidptosis and visual disturbance, which could affect driving and the operation of machinery.
The adverse drug reactions were eyelid ptosis, brow ptosis, and Mephisto sign (lateral elevation ofeyebrow). These reactions were reported in 0.17%, 0.13%, and 0.04%, respectively, in subjectsreceiving Boey 700 units.
Tabulated list of adverse reactionsThe frequency of adverse reactions is defined as follows: very common (≥ 1/10); common (≥ 1/100,< 1/10); uncommon (≥ 1/1 000, < 1/100); rare (≥ 1/10 000, < 1/1 000); very rare (< 1/10 000).
Table 1. Adverse drug reactions
System Organ Class Adverse Drug Reaction Frequency
Eye disorders Eyelid ptosis Uncommon
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Brow ptosis Uncommon
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue Mephisto sign (lateral Raredisorders elevation of eyebrows)
Reporting of suspected adverse reactionsReporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. Itallows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcareprofessionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting systemlisted in Appendix V.
Symptoms of overdose may not be apparent immediately post-injection. Excessive doses may producelocal, or distant, generalised and profound neuromuscular paralysis.
Should accidental injection or oral ingestion occur, or overdose or spread of toxin be suspected,medically monitor the patient for up to several weeks for progressive signs or symptoms of systemicmuscular weakness or muscle paralysis which could be local to, or distant from, the site of injection,and may include ptosis, diplopia, dysphagia, dysarthria, generalised weakness or respiratory failure.
Consider these patients for further medical evaluation and immediately institute appropriate medicaltherapy, which may include hospitalisation.
If the musculature of the oropharynx and oesophagus are affected, aspiration may occur which maylead to development of aspiration pneumonia. If the respiratory muscles become paralysed orsufficiently weakened, intubation and assisted respiration may be necessary until recovery takes place.
Supportive care could involve the need for a tracheostomy and/or prolonged mechanical ventilation, inaddition to other general supportive care.
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Muscle relaxants, other peripherally acting agents, ATC code: not yetassigned
Mechanism of actionTrenibotulinumtoxinE exerts its effect by blocking neuromuscular transmission. After intramuscularinjection, the toxin undergoes rapid binding to specific cell surface receptors on motor nerve terminals.
After binding, toxin is transported across the plasma membrane via receptor-mediated endocytosis andthe proteolytic light chain is then released into the cytosol, where it acts by cleaving SNAP-25, a pre-synaptic protein involved in vesicle docking and fusion required for acetylcholine transmitter release.
By disrupting SNAP-25, the toxin inhibits acetylcholine release from nerve terminals, resulting inpartial chemical denervation and a localised reduction in muscle activity.
The clinical effects of Boey begin to manifest 8 hours post-injection with a peak around day 7 afterinjection. Recovery generally occurs within 2-3 weeks as primary nerve terminals recover.
A Phase 1, double-blind study was conducted with sequential administration of Boey 700 units orplacebo on Day 1 followed by a botulinum toxin A 20 Allergan units (units are toxin-specific) on Day30 in a total of 90 subjects with moderate to severe glabellar lines. The pharmacodynamic effect, asassessed using Facial Wrinkle Scale (FWS), was similar between treatment groups, regardless ofwhether the subject initially received Boey or placebo.
ImmunogenicityIn five glabellar line studies, 2 104 subjects treated with Boey had samples analysed for antibodyformation. Among Boey-treated subjects who received single or repeat treatments (up to threetreatments), one subject (< 0.1%) developed binding antibodies. This subject received three treatmentsof Boey 700 units at 6-week interval and was negative for neutralising antibodies. This subject did notdemonstrate cross-reactivity to botulinum toxin type A. Across all studies, no subject (0%) developedneutralising antibodies. Overall, anti-drug antibodies (ADA) were very rarely detected. There was noevidence of ADA impact on safety or efficacy, and risk of cross-reactivity to botulinum toxin type A islow; however, data are still limited.
Clinical efficacy and safetyA total of 725 adult subjects with moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with corrugator and/orprocerus muscle activity, who were psychologically impacted by their glabellar lines, were included intwo randomised, multi-centre, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies of identical design (N=498,
Study M21-500; N=227, Study M21-508). Adult subjects were enrolled on baseline Day 1 (Hour 0).
Subjects were eligible for treatment with Boey at the Day 43 Visit if retreatment criteria were met,including moderate to severe glabellar lines at maximum frown.
In these two studies, the majority of subjects were female. All races (White, Black, Asian, and others)and ethnicity (Hispanic and non-Hispanic) were included. Subjects were 20 to 81 years old, with amean age of 46 years.
The primary efficacy instrument to assess glabellar line severity at maximum frown was the 4-point
Facial Wrinkle Scale (FWS) (0=none, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe) used by both the investigatorand subject. The investigator and subject assessments were performed independently.
The co-primary efficacy measure (treatment responder rate) was defined as the percentage of subjectsachieving a ≥ 2-grade improvement from baseline in glabellar line severity at maximum frown at Day7 based separately on investigator and subject assessments using FWS.
Both co-primary efficacy measures showed statistically significant improvements with the Boey groupcompared to placebo group for both studies M21-500 and M21-508, including all randomised subjectswith baseline FLO-11 Total Transformed Score ≤ 50. Results are included below (Table 2).
Table 2. Co-primary efficacy endpoints: Investigator and subject assessments of glabellarline severity at maximum frown - responder rates (% of subjects achieving ≥2-grade improvement from baseline at Day 7)
Study M21-500 Study M21-508
Boey Boey700 units Placebo 700 units Placebon (%) n (%) n (%) n (%)95% CI 95% CI 95% CI 95% CI
ITT Populationwith Baseline
FLO-11 Total
Transformed
Score ≤ 50 (N=368) (N=130) (N=164) (N=63)
Investigator 265 (72.1%)* 1 (0.8%) 121 (73.6%)* 0 (0%)
Assessment (67.5%, 76.7%) (0.0%, 4.2%) (66.8%, 80.4%) (0.0%, 5.7%)
Subject 224 (61.0%)* 1 (0.8%) 111 (67.9%)* 0 (0%)
Assessment (55.9%, 66.0%) (0.0%, 4.2%) (60.7%, 75.0%) (0.0% 5.7%)
*p < 0.0001 (Boey vs placebo)
The percentages of subjects achieving ≥ 2-grade improvement from baseline over time are shown in
Figure 2. Improvement in glabellar lines started within hours after injection. The peak effect was seenat Day 7 and duration of response lasted 2 to 3 weeks after Boey injection.
Figure 2. ≥2-grade improvement from baseline on the FWS according to subject andinvestigator assessments of glabellar lines severity at maximum frown over time(double-blind period) (Studies M21-500 and M21-508)▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ ≥2-grade Improvement - Subject▬ ▬ ≥2-grade Improvement - Investigatorx Placeboo Boey
Study Timepoint
In M21-500 and M21-508 studies, most subjects (724/725) were younger than 80 years. Subjects inthis age group had treatment responder rates, as assessed by the investigator, of 72.7% (386/531) for
Boey and 0.5% (1/193) for placebo.
In the M21-500 and M21-508 studies, the secondary efficacy measures assessed psychological impact,≥ 1-grade improvement in glabellar lines severity, overall treatment satisfaction, and satisfaction withnatural look. The 11-item Facial Line Outcomes (FLO-11) questionnaire evaluates appearance-relatedpsychological impacts due to glabellar lines including, how bothered they were by their glabellar lines,looking older than they want to look, feeling unattractive, looking older than their actual age, lookingless attractive, looking not well rested, skin not looking smooth, looking tired, looking stressed,looking angry, and feeling good about facial appearance.
Using the FLO-11 total score, 66.6% of subjects in Study M21-500 and 61.9% of subjects in M21-508study reported improvements in appearance-related psychological impacts with Boey compared tosubjects treated with placebo (8.5% and 7.9%, respectively) at Day 7, as assessed by a ≥ 20-pointchange from baseline (p < 0.0001 in both studies).
Using the Facial Lines Satisfaction Questionnaire (FLSQ), overall satisfaction with treatment effect(Item 5), more subjects in M21-500 and M21-508 studies, 58.7% and 68.5%, respectively, reportedbeing Mostly satisfied or Very satisfied with Boey treatment compared to subjects treated with placebo(16.2% and 9.9%, respectively) at Hour 24 (p < 0.0001 in both studies).
Using satisfaction with achieving a natural look (FLSQ Item 4), more subjects in M21-500 and M21-508 studies, 77.7% and 86.0%, respectively, reported being Mostly satisfied or Very satisfied with
Boey treatment compared to subjects treated with placebo (7.7% and 7.9%, respectively) at Day 7(p < 0.0001 in both studies).
Boey also reduced the severity of glabellar lines at rest. In the M21-500 and M21-508 studies, 53.0%and 49.4% had moderate to severe glabellar lines at rest at baseline as assessed by subject andinvestigator, respectively. Of these, 64.6% and 63.2% of Boey-treated subjects were responders at rest
Percentage of Subjects (%)
Day 1 (Hour 0)
Day 2 (Hour 24)
Day 7
Day 14
Day 21
Day 28
Day 35
Day 43with none or mild severity on Day 7, compared with 8.1% and 10.0% of placebo-treated subjects asassessed by subject and investigator, respectively.
The response rate for glabellar lines improvement was similar across all treatment cycles.
There are limited phase 3 clinical data with Boey in patients older than 65 years. Only 7% (38/532) ofsubjects were ≥65 years old and treatment responder rates at Day 7 were lower in this population (58%according to investigator and 37% according to subject).
General characteristics of the active substance
Using currently available analytical technologies, it is not possible to detect trenibotulinumtoxinE inperipheral blood after intramuscular injection at the recommended dose.
Studies in animals have not been conducted to evaluate the carcinogenicity and mutagenicity.
Nonclinical toxicology data did not reveal specific hazard for humans based on acute and chronicstudies. In studies in mice, a reduction of tidal volume and an increase in minute volume wereobserved at supraclinical doses. Conventional developmental and reproduction toxicity studies werenot conducted with Boey.
Trehalose dihydrate
Poloxamer 188
L-methionine
L-histidine
L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate
Sodium chloride
In the absence of compatibility studies, this medicinal product should not be mixed with othermedicinal products.
Unopened vial3 years
Reconstituted solutionChemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 24 hours at 2 °C - 8 °C.
From a microbiological point of view, the product should be used immediately.
If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of theuser and should not normally be longer than 24 hours at 2 °C - 8 °C.
Store in a refrigerator (2 °C - 8 °C).
Keep the vial in the original carton in order to protect from light.
For storage conditions of the reconstituted medicinal product, see section 6.3.
Type I glass vial fitted with a stopper (chlorobutyl rubber) and a seal (aluminium).
Each pack contains one vial.
Procedure to follow for reconstitution
Reconstitute Boey only with sterile unpreserved 0.9% sodium chloride solution for injection. Draw upan appropriate amount of diluent into a syringe (see Table 3).
Table 3 Dilution table
Diluent added Resulting dose(sodium chloride (units per 0.1 mL)9 mg/mL (0.9%)solution for injection)1 mL 140
Allow the vacuum to draw the sodium chloride solution from the syringe into the vial, letting it slowlyand gently drip down the vial wall. Discard the vial if there is evidence of a loss of vacuum (i.e., ifdiluent is not pulled into the vial upon insertion of the needle). Reconstituted Boey is a clear colourlessto slightly yellow solution. The reconstituted solution should be visually inspected for clarity andabsence of particles prior to use. Do not inject reconstituted Boey if particulates are visible.
This medicinal product is for single use only and any unused solution should be discarded.
Procedure to follow for injecting syringe preparation
To achieve a 0.5 mL volume delivery, an adequate amount of reconstituted solution must be drawninto the syringe to account for volume loss from air bubble removal and syringe/needle priming.
* Draw more than 0.5 mL of the reconstituted solution into a sterile syringe and expel any airbubbles.
* Remove the needle used to withdraw the product. Attach an appropriately sized needle forinjection and prime the needle.
Procedure to follow for a safe disposal of vials, syringes and materials used
All vials (including expired vials), syringes, or materials used in direct contact with the activesubstance should be disposed of as medical waste. In cases when deactivation of the toxin is desired(e.g., spills), the use of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) at not less than 0.7% or household bleachsolution at not less than 10% volume/volume for 10 minutes is recommended prior to disposal asmedical waste.
Recommendations in the event of an accident when handling botulinum toxin
In the event of an accident when the product is being handled, whether in the powder state orreconstituted, the appropriate measures described below must be initiated immediately.
* Any spillage must be wiped up: either with an absorbent material soaked in a solution of sodiumhypochlorite in the case of the powder product, or with a dry absorbent material in the case ofthe reconstituted product.
* Contaminated surfaces must be cleaned with an absorbent material soaked in a solution ofsodium hypochlorite and then dried.
* If a vial is broken, proceed as stated above, carefully collect up the pieces of glass, avoidingcutting the skin, and wipe up the product.
* If splashed onto the skin, wash with a solution of sodium hypochlorite and then rinse thoroughlywith plenty of water.
* If splashed into the eyes, flush thoroughly with plenty of water or with an eye wash solution.
* If injured oneself (cuts, pricks oneself), proceed as above and take the appropriate medical stepsaccording to the dose injected.
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the European Medicines
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