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PRASTERONE: 1,515 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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1,515
Total FAERS Reports
11 (0.7%)
Deaths Reported
84
Hospitalizations
1,515
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
12
Life-Threatening
28
Disabilities
Nov 16, 2016
FDA Approved
BioActive Nutritional, Inc.
Manufacturer
Prescription
Status

Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: BioActive Nutritional, Inc. · FDA Application: 208470 · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

Patent Expires: Mar 19, 2031 · First Report: 1998 · Latest Report: 20250827

What Are the Most Common PRASTERONE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Off label use
653 reports (43.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Application site discharge
111 reports (7.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
105 reports (6.9%)

All PRASTERONE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Off label use 653 43.1% 0 15
Application site discharge 111 7.3% 0 1
Drug ineffective 105 6.9% 0 1
Vaginal discharge 82 5.4% 0 0
Vulvovaginal burning sensation 71 4.7% 0 0
Headache 59 3.9% 0 20
Rash 57 3.8% 0 33
Alopecia 55 3.6% 0 1
Product dose omission issue 55 3.6% 0 2
Therapeutic response unexpected 52 3.4% 0 0
Product administration error 47 3.1% 0 0
Underdose 45 3.0% 0 0
Insomnia 44 2.9% 0 1
Product physical issue 43 2.8% 0 0
Vaginal haemorrhage 43 2.8% 0 1
Poor quality product administered 40 2.6% 0 0
Vulvovaginal discomfort 40 2.6% 0 0
Feeling hot 39 2.6% 0 33
Fatigue 36 2.4% 0 1
Cellulitis 35 2.3% 0 35

Who Reports PRASTERONE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 97.4% female, 2.6% male. Average age: 60.8 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is PRASTERONE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2012 1 1 1
2014 3 2 3
2015 1 0 0
2016 5 0 2
2017 49 0 6
2018 212 0 5
2019 182 0 4
2020 95 3 5
2021 47 0 2
2022 50 0 1
2023 38 0 1
2024 51 0 1
2025 27 0 1

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What Is PRASTERONE Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 587
Vulvovaginal dryness 268
Dyspareunia 259
Atrophic vulvovaginitis 214
Vulvovaginal pain 37
Urinary tract infection 32
Menopause 31
Menopausal symptoms 24
Vulvovaginal discomfort 22
Vaginal disorder 19

PRASTERONE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for PRASTERONE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

Drug Description

INTRAROSA (prasterone) vaginal insert is a vaginally administered steroid. Prasterone is identified chemically as 3β-hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one. It has the empirical formula C 19 H 28 O 2 with a molecular weight of 288.424 g/mol. Prasterone is a white to off-white crystalline powder insoluble in water and soluble in sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). The structural formula is: Each INTRAROSA (prasterone) vaginal insert contains 6.5 mg of prasterone in 1.3 ml of off-white hard fat (Witepsol). Prasterone

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

AND USAGE INTRAROSA ® is a steroid indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause. INTRAROSA ® is a steroid indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause. ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

AND ADMINISTRATION Administer one INTRAROSA vaginal insert once daily at bedtime, using the provided applicator. One vaginal insert, once daily at bedtime. ( 2 )

Contraindications

Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding: Any postmenopausal woman with undiagnosed, persistent or recurring genital bleeding should be evaluated to determine the cause of the bleeding before consideration of treatment with INTRAROSA. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. ( 4 )

Known Adverse Reactions

REACTIONS In four 12-week randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials, the most common adverse reaction with an incidence ≥ 2 percent was vaginal discharge. ( 6.1 ) In one 52-week open-label clinical trial, the most common adverse reactions with an incidence ≥ 2 percent were vaginal discharge and abnormal Pap smear. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Millicent U.S. Inc at 1-877-810-2101 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In four (4) placebo-controlled, 12-week clinical trials [91% - White Caucasian non-Hispanic women, 7% - Black or African American women, and 2% - "Other" women, average age 58.8 years of age (range 40 to 80 years of age)], vaginal discharge is the most frequently reported treatment-emergent adverse reaction in the INTRAROSA treatment group with an incidence of ≥ 2 percent and greater than reported in the placebo treatment group. There were 38 cases in 665 participating postmenopausal women (5.71 percent) in the INTRAROSA treatment group compared to 17 cases in 464 participating postmenopausal women (3.66 percent) in the placebo treatment group. In a 52-week non-comparative clinical trial [92% - White Caucasian non-Hispanic women, 6% - Black or African American women, and 2% - "Other" women, average age 57.9 years of age (range 43 to 75 years of age)], vaginal discharge and abnormal Pap smear at 52 weeks were the most frequently reported treatment-emergent adverse reaction in women receiving INTRAROSA with an incidence of ≥ 2 percent. There were 74 cases of vaginal discharge (14.2 percent) and 11 cases of abnormal Pap smear (2.1 percent) in 521 participating postmenopausal women. The eleven (11) cases of abnormal Pap smear at 52 weeks include one (1) case of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), and ten (10) cases of atypical cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS).

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In four (4) placebo-controlled, 12-week clinical trials [91% - White Caucasian non-Hispanic women, 7% - Black or African American women, and 2% - "Other" women, average age 58.8 years of age (range 40 to 80 years of age)], vaginal discharge is the most frequently reported treatment-emergent adverse reaction in the INTRAROSA treatment group with an incidence of ≥ 2 percent and greater than reported in the placebo treatment group. There were 38 cases in 665 participating postmenopausal women (5.71 percent) in the INTRAROSA treatment group compared to 17 cases in 464 participating postmenopausal women (3.66 percent) in the placebo treatment group. In a 52-week non-comparative clinical trial [92% - White Caucasian non-Hispanic women, 6% - Black or African American women, and 2% - "Other" women, average age 57.9 years of age (range 43 to 75 years of age)], vaginal discharge and abnormal Pap smear at 52 weeks were the most frequently reported treatment-emergent adverse reaction in women receiving INTRAROSA with an incidence of ≥ 2 percent. There were 74 cases of vaginal discharge (14.2 percent) and 11 cases of abnormal Pap smear (2.1 percent) in 521 participating postmenopausal women. The eleven (11) cases of abnormal Pap smear at 52 weeks include one (1) case of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), and ten (10) cases of atypical cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS).

Warnings

AND PRECAUTIONS Current or Past History of Breast Cancer. ( 5.1 )

5.1 Current or Past History of Breast Cancer Estrogen is a metabolite of prasterone. Use of exogenous estrogen is contraindicated in women with a known or suspected history of breast cancer. INTRAROSA has not been studied in women with a history of breast cancer.

5.1 Current or Past History of Breast Cancer Estrogen is a metabolite of prasterone. Use of exogenous estrogen is contraindicated in women with a known or suspected history of breast cancer. INTRAROSA has not been studied in women with a history of breast cancer.

Active Ingredient

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: DHEA (DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE) 6X, 12X, 30X, 200X, 12C, 30C, 60C, 200C.

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Citric Acid, Demineralized Water, Ethanol 0.07%, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate.