Zeposia

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ANNEX I

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 



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This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of 
new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions. 
See section 4.8 for how to report adverse reactions. 

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Zeposia 0.23 mg hard capsules 
Zeposia 0.46 mg hard capsules 
Zeposia 0.92 mg hard capsules 

2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Zeposia 0.23 mg hard capsules 

Each hard capsule contains ozanimod hydrochloride equivalent to 0.23 mg ozanimod. 

Zeposia 0.46 mg hard capsules 

Each hard capsule contains ozanimod hydrochloride equivalent to 0.46 mg ozanimod. 

Zeposia 0.92 mg hard capsules 

Each hard capsule contains ozanimod hydrochloride equivalent to 0.92 mg ozanimod. 

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 

3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Hard capsule. 

Zeposia 0.23 mg hard capsules 

Light grey opaque hard capsule, 14.3 mm, imprinted in black ink with “OZA” on the cap and “0.23 
mg” on the body. 

Zeposia 0.46 mg hard capsules 

Light grey opaque body and orange opaque cap hard capsule, 14.3 mm, imprinted in black ink with 
“OZA” on the cap and “0.46 mg” on the body. 

Zeposia 0.92 mg hard capsules 

Orange opaque hard capsule, 14.3 mm, imprinted in black ink with “OZA” on the cap and “0.92 mg” 
on the body. 



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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

4.1 Therapeutic indications

Zeposia is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis 
(RRMS) with active disease as defined by clinical or imaging features. 

4.2 Posology and method of administration

Treatment should be initiated under the supervision of a physician experienced in the management of 
multiple sclerosis (MS). 

Posology 

The recommended dose is 0.92 mg ozanimod once daily.  
The capsules can be taken with or without food. 

The initial dose escalation regimen of ozanimod from Day 1 to Day 7 is required and shown below in 
Table 1. Following the 7-day dose escalation, the maintenance dose is 0.92 mg once daily, starting on 
Day 8. 

Table 1: Dose escalation regimen 
Days 1 – 4 0.23 mg once daily
Days 5 – 7 0.46 mg once daily
Days 8 and thereafter 0.92 mg once daily

Re-initiation of therapy following treatment interruption 
The same dose escalation regimen described in Table 1 is recommended when treatment is interrupted 
for: 
 1 day or more during the first 14 days of treatment. 
 more than 7 consecutive days between Day 15 and Day 28 of treatment. 
 more than 14 consecutive days after Day 28 of treatment. 
If the treatment interruption is of shorter duration than the above, the treatment should be continued 
with the next dose as planned. 

Special populations 

Adults over 55 years old and elderly population 
There are limited data available on RRMS patients > 55 years of age. Patients enrolled in the ongoing 
clinical trials continue to be dosed with 0.92 mg ozanimod daily after they become 55 and older (see 
sections 5.1 and 5.2). No dose adjustment is needed in patients over 55 years of age. Caution should 
be used in patients > 55 years of age, given the potential for an increased risk of adverse reactions in 
this population, especially with long-term treatment. 

Renal impairment 
No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with renal impairment. 

Hepatic impairment 
No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh 
class A and B).  
Ozanimod was not evaluated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Therefore, patients with 
severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) must not be treated with ozanimod (see sections 4.3 
and 5.2). 



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Paediatric population 
The safety and efficacy of Zeposia in children and adolescents aged below 18 years have not yet been 
established. No data are available. 

Method of administration 

Oral use. 

4.3 Contraindications

 Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
 Immunodeficient state (see section 4.4).
 Patients who in the last 6 months experienced myocardial infarction (MI), unstable angina, 

stroke, transient ischaemic attack (TIA), decompensated heart failure requiring hospitalisation 
or New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III/IV heart failure.

 Patients with history or presence of second-degree atrioventricular (AV) block Type II or third-
degree AV block or sick sinus syndrome unless the patient has a functioning pacemaker. 

 Severe active infections, active chronic infections such as hepatitis and tuberculosis (see section 
4.4).

 Active malignancies.
 Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C). 
 During pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not using effective contraception (see 

sections 4.4 and 4.6).

4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

Bradyarrhythmia 

Initiation of treatment with ozanimod 
Prior to treatment initiation with ozanimod, an ECG in all patients should be obtained to determine 
whether any pre-existing cardiac abnormalities are present. In patients with certain pre-existing 
conditions, first-dose monitoring is recommended (see below). 

Initiation of ozanimod may result in transient reductions in heart rate (HR) (see sections 4.8 and 5.1), 
and, therefore the initial dose escalation regimen to reach the maintenance dose (0.92 mg) on day 8 
should be followed (see section 4.2).  
After the initial dose of ozanimod 0.23 mg, the HR decrease started at Hour 4, with the greatest mean 
reduction at Hour 5, returning to near baseline at Hour 6. With continued dose escalation, there were 
no clinically relevant HR decreases. Heart rates below 40 beats per minute were not observed. If 
necessary, the decrease in HR induced by ozanimod can be reversed by parenteral doses of atropine or 
isoprenaline.  
Caution should be applied when ozanimod is initiated in patients receiving treatment with a beta-
blocker or a calcium-channel blocker (e.g. diltiazem and verapamil) because of the potential for 
additive effects on lowering HR. Beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers treatment can be 
initiated in patients receiving stable doses of ozanimod. 
The co-administration of ozanimod in patients on a beta blocker in combination with a calcium 
channel blocker has not been studied (see section 4.5). 

First dose monitoring in patients with certain pre-existing cardiac conditions 
Due to the risk of transient decreases in HR with the initiation of ozanimod, first-dose, 6-hour 
monitoring for signs and symptoms of symptomatic bradycardia is recommended in patients with 
resting HR <55 bpm, second-degree [Mobitz type I] AV block or a history of myocardial infarction or 
heart failure (see section 4.3).  
Patients should be monitored with hourly pulse and blood pressure measurement during this 6-hour 
period. An ECG prior to and at the end of this 6-hour period is recommended. 



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Additional monitoring after 6 hours is recommended in patients with:  
 heart rate less than 45 bpm 
 heart rate is the lowest value post-dose, suggesting that the maximum decrease in HR may not 

have occurred yet 
 evidence of a new onset second-degree or higher AV block at the 6- hour post-dose ECG
 QTc interval ≥500 msec
In these cases, appropriate management should be initiated and observation continued until the 
symptoms/findings have resolved. If medical treatment is required, monitoring should be continued 
overnight, and a 6-hour monitoring period should be repeated after the second dose of ozanimod. 

Cardiologist advice should be obtained before initiation of ozanimod in the following patients to 
decide if ozanimod can safely be initiated and to determine the most appropriate monitoring strategy 
 history of cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or severe untreated 

sleep apnoea, history of recurrent syncope or symptomatic bradycardia;
 pre-existing significant QT interval prolongation (QTc greater than 500 msec) or other risks for 

QT prolongation, and patients on medicinal products other than beta-blockers and calcium-
channel blockers that may potentiate bradycardia; 

 Patients on class Ia (e.g. quinidine, disopyramide) or class III (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol) 
antiarrhythmic medicinal products, which have been associated with cases of torsades de 
pointes in patients with bradycardia have not been studied with ozanimod.

Liver function 

Elevations of aminotransferases may occur in patients receiving ozanimod (see section 4.8).
Recent (i.e. within last 6 months) transaminase and bilirubin levels should be available before 
initiation of treatment with ozanimod. In the absence of clinical symptoms, liver transaminases and 
bilirubin levels should be monitored at Months 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 on therapy and periodically thereafter. 
If liver transaminases rise above 5 times the ULN, more frequent monitoring should be instituted. If 
liver transaminases above 5 times the ULN are confirmed, treatment with ozanimod should be 
interrupted and only re-commenced once liver transaminase values have normalised. 
Patients who develop symptoms suggestive of hepatic dysfunction, such as unexplained nausea, 
vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, anorexia, or jaundice and/or dark urine, should have hepatic 
enzymes checked and ozanimod should be discontinued if significant liver injury is confirmed. 
Resumption of therapy will be dependent on whether another cause of liver injury is determined and 
on the benefits to patient of resuming therapy versus the risks of recurrence of liver dysfunction. 
Patients with pre-existing liver disease may be at increased risk of developing elevated hepatic 
enzymes when taking ozanimod (see section 4.2).  
Ozanimod has not been studied in patients with severe pre-existing hepatic injury (Child-Pugh class 
C) and must not be used in these patients (see section 4.3). 

Immunosuppressive effects 

Ozanimod has an immunosuppressive effect that predisposes patients to a risk of infection, including 
opportunistic infections, and may increase the risk of developing malignancies, including those of the 
skin. Physicians should carefully monitor patients, especially those with concurrent conditions or 
known factors, such as previous immunosuppressive therapy. If this risk is suspected, discontinuation 
of treatment should be considered by the physician on a case-by-case basis (see section 4.3). 

Infections 

Ozanimod causes a mean reduction in peripheral blood lymphocyte count to 45% of baseline values 
because of reversible retention of lymphocytes in the lymphoid tissues. Ozanimod may, therefore, 
increase the susceptibility to infections (see section 4.8).
A recent (i.e., within 6 months or after discontinuation of prior MS therapy) complete blood cell count 
(CBC) should be obtained, including lymphocyte count, before initiation of ozanimod.  



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Assessments of CBC are also recommended periodically during treatment. Absolute lymphocyte 
counts <0.2 x 109/l, if confirmed, should lead to interruption of ozanimod therapy until the level 
reaches > 0.5 x 109/l when re-initiation of ozanimod can be considered. 
The initiation of ozanimod administration in patients with any active infection should be delayed until 
the infection is resolved.  
Patients should be instructed to report promptly symptoms of infection to their physician. Effective 
diagnostic and therapeutic strategies should be employed in patients with symptoms of infection while 
on therapy. If a patient develops a serious infection, treatment interruption with ozanimod should be 
considered. 
Because the elimination of ozanimod after discontinuation may take up to 3 months, monitoring for 
infections should be continued throughout this period. 

Prior and concomitant treatment with antineoplastic, immunosuppressive, or immune-modulating 
therapies 

In MS clinical studies, patients who received ozanimod were not to receive concomitant 
antineoplastic, non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive, or immune-modulating therapies used for 
treatment of MS. Concomitant use of ozanimod with any of these therapies would be expected to 
increase the risk of immunosuppression. When switching to ozanimod from immunosuppressive 
medicinal products, the half-life and mode of action must be considered to avoid an additive immune 
effect whilst at the same time minimizing the risk of disease reactivation.  
Ozanimod can generally be started immediately after discontinuation of interferon (IFN). 

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) 

PML is an opportunistic viral infection of the brain caused by the John Cunningham virus (JCV) that 
typically occurs in patients who are immunocompromised and may lead to death or severe disability. 
JCV infection resulting in PML has been observed in patients treated with MS therapies and has been 
associated with some risk factors (e.g., polytherapy with immunosuppressants, severely 
immunocompromised patients). Typical symptoms associated with PML are diverse, progress over 
days to weeks, and include progressive weakness on one side of the body or clumsiness of limbs, 
disturbance of vision, and changes in thinking, memory, and orientation leading to confusion and 
personality changes.  
Physicians should be vigilant for clinical symptoms or MRI findings that may be suggestive of PML. 
MRI findings may be apparent before clinical signs or symptoms. If PML is suspected, treatment with 
ozanimod should be suspended until PML has been excluded. If confirmed, treatment with ozanimod 
should be discontinued.

Vaccinations 

No clinical data are available on the efficacy and safety of vaccinations in patients taking ozanimod. 
The use of live attenuated vaccines should be avoided during and for 3 months after treatment with 
ozanimod.  
If live attenuated vaccine immunizations are required, these should be administered at least 1 month 
prior to initiation of ozanimod. Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) vaccination of patients without 
documented immunity to VZV is recommended prior to initiating treatment with ozanimod. 

Cutaneous neoplasms 

Half of the neoplasms reported with ozanimod in the controlled Phase 3 studies consisted of 
non-melanoma skin malignancies, with basal cell carcinoma presenting as the most common skin 
neoplasm and reported with similar incidence rates in the combined ozanimod (0.2%, 3 patients) and 
IFN ß-1a (0.1 %, 1 patient) groups.  



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Since there is a potential risk of malignant skin growths, patients treated with ozanimod should be 
cautioned against exposure to sunlight without protection. These patients should not receive 
concomitant phototherapy with UV-B-radiation or PUVA-photochemotherapy. 

Macular oedema 

Macular oedema with or without visual symptoms was observed with ozanimod (see section 4.8) in 
patients with pre-existing risk factors or comorbid conditions.  
Patients with a history of uveitis or diabetes mellitus or underlying/co existing retinal disease are at 
increased risk of macular oedema (see section 4.8). It is recommended that patients with diabetes 
mellitus, uveitis or a history of retinal disease undergo an ophthalmological evaluation prior to 
treatment initiation with ozanimod and have follow up evaluations while receiving therapy.  
Patients who present with visual symptoms of macular oedema should be evaluated and, if confirmed, 
treatment with ozanimod should be discontinued. A decision on whether ozanimod should be re-
initiated after resolution needs to take into account the potential benefits and risks for the individual 
patient. 

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) 

PRES is a syndrome characterised by sudden onset of severe headache, confusion, seizures and visual 
loss. Symptoms of PRES are usually reversible but may evolve into ischaemic stroke or cerebral 
haemorrhage. In controlled clinical trials with ozanimod, one case of PRES was reported in a patient 
with Guillain-Barré syndrome. If PRES is suspected, treatment with ozanimod should be 
discontinued. 

Blood pressure effects 

In MS clinical studies, hypertension was more frequently reported in patients treated with ozanimod 
than in patients treated with IFN β-1a IM and in patients receiving concomitant ozanimod and SSRIs 
or SNRIs (see section 4.8). Blood pressure should be regularly monitored during treatment with 
ozanimod. 

Respiratory effects 

Ozanimod should be used with caution in patients with severe respiratory disease, pulmonary fibrosis 
and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 

Concomitant medicinal products 

The coadministration with inhibitors of the breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), inhibitors of 
monoamine oxidase (MAO), or CYP2C8 inducer (rifampin) with ozanimod is not recommended (see 
section 4.5).

Women of childbearing potential 

Due to risk to the foetus, ozanimod is contraindicated during pregnancy and in women of childbearing 
potential not using effective contraception. Before initiation of treatment, women of childbearing 
potential must be informed of this risk to the foetus, must have a negative pregnancy test and must use 
effective contraception during treatment, and for 3 months after treatment discontinuation (see 
sections 4.3 and 4.6 and the information contained in the Healthcare Professional checklist). 

Return of disease activity (rebound) after ozanimod discontinuation 

Severe exacerbation of disease, including disease rebound, has been rarely reported after 
discontinuation of another S1P receptor modulator. The possibility of severe exacerbation of disease 



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after stopping ozanimod treatment should be considered. Patients should be observed for relevant 
signs of possible severe exacerbation or return of high disease activity upon ozanimod discontinuation 
and appropriate treatment should be instituted as required. 

4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Effect of inhibitors of the breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) on ozanimod 

An inhibitor of the BCRP (ciclosporin) doubled the exposure (AUC) of the minor active metabolites 
which may subsequently lead to a similar increase in the major active metabolites and increase the 
risk of adverse reactions. The coadministration of BCRP inhibitors (e.g. ciclosporin and eltrombopag) 
with ozanimod is not recommended (see section 4.4). 

Effect of inhibitors of CYP2C8 on ozanimod 

The coadministration of gemfibrozil (a strong inhibitor of CYP2C8) 600 mg twice daily at steady 
state and a single dose of ozanimod 0.46 mg increased exposure (AUC) of the major active 
metabolites by approximately 47% to 69%. Caution should be exercised for concomitant use of 
ozanimod with strong CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g. gemfibrozil, clopidogrel). 

Effect of inducers of CYP2C8 on ozanimod 

The coadministration of rifampin (a strong inducer of CYP3A and P-gp, and a moderate inducer of 
CYP2C8) 600 mg once daily at steady state and a single dose of ozanimod 0.92 mg reduced exposure 
(AUC) of major active metabolites by approximately 60% via CYP2C8 induction which may result in 
reduced clinical response. The coadministration of CYP2C8 inducers (i.e., rifampin) with ozanimod is 
not recommended (see section 4.4). 

Effect of inhibitors of monoamine oxidase (MAO) on ozanimod 

The potential for clinical interaction with MAO inhibitors has not been studied. However, the 
coadministration with MAO-B inhibitors may decrease exposure of the major active metabolites and 
may result in reduced clinical response. The coadministration of MAO inhibitors (e.g., selegiline, 
phenelzine) with ozanimod is not recommended (see section 4.4). 

Effects of ozanimod on medicinal products that slow heart rate or atrioventricular conduction (e.g., 
beta blockers or calcium channel blockers) 

In healthy subjects, a single dose of ozanimod 0.23 mg with steady state propranolol long acting 80 
mg once daily or diltiazem 240 mg once daily did not result in any additional clinically meaningful 
changes in HR and PR interval compared to either propranolol or diltiazem alone. Caution should be 
applied when ozanimod is initiated in patients receiving treatment with a beta-blocker or a calcium-
channel blocker (see section 4.4). Patients on other bradycardic medicinal products and on 
antiarrhythmic medicinal products (which have been associated with cases of torsades de pointes in 
patients with bradycardia) have not been studied with ozanimod. 

Vaccination 

During and for up to 3 months after treatment with ozanimod, vaccination may be less effective. The 
use of live attenuated vaccines may carry a risk of infections and should, therefore, be avoided during 
and for up to 3 months after treatment with ozanimod (see section 4.4). 



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Anti-neoplastic, immunomodulatory or non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive therapies  

Anti-neoplastic, immunomodulatory or non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive therapies should not 
be coadministered due to the risk of additive immune system effects (see sections 4.3 and 4.4). 

Paediatric population 

Interaction studies have only been performed in adults. 

4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Women of childbearing potential / Contraception in females 

Zeposia is contraindicated in women of childbearing potential not using effective contraception (see 
section 4.3). Therefore, before initiation of treatment in women of childbearing potential, a negative 
pregnancy test result must be available and counselling should be provided regarding the risk to the 
foetus. Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception during ozanimod treatment 
and for 3 months after treatment discontinuation (see section 4.4). 

Specific measures are also included in the Healthcare Professional checklist. These measures must 
be implemented before ozanimod is prescribed to female patients and during treatment. 

When stopping ozanimod therapy for planning a pregnancy the possible return of disease activity 
should be considered (see section 4.4). 

Pregnancy 

There are no or limited amount of data from the use of ozanimod in pregnant women. 
Studies in animals have shown reproductive toxicity including foetal loss and anomalies, notably 
malformations of blood vessels, generalised oedema (anasarca), and malpositioned testes and 
vertebrae (see section 5.3). The receptor affected by ozanimod (sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor) is 
known to be involved in vascular formation during embryogenesis (see section 5.3). 
Consequently, Zeposia is contraindicated during pregnancy (see section 4.3).  Zeposia should be 
stopped 3 months before planning a pregnancy (see section 4.4). If a woman becomes pregnant during 
treatment, Zeposia must be discontinued.  Medical advice should be given regarding the risk of 
harmful effects to the foetus associated with treatment and ultrasonography examinations should be 
performed. 

Breast-feeding 

Ozanimod/metabolites are excreted in milk of treated animals during lactation (see section 5.3). Due 
to the potential for serious adverse reactions to ozanimod/metabolites in nursing infants, women 
receiving ozanimod should not breastfeed.

Fertility 

No fertility data are available in humans. In animal studies, no adverse effects on fertility were 
observed (see section 5.3). 

4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Zeposia has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.  



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4.8 Undesirable effects

Summary of the safety profile 

The most commonly reported adverse reactions are nasopharyngitis (11%), alanine aminotransferase 
increased (5%), and gamma-glutamyl transferase increased (5%). 
The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation were related to liver enzyme 
elevations (1.1%). 

Tabulated list of adverse reactions 

The adverse reactions observed in patients treated with ozanimod are listed below by system organ 
class (SOC) and frequency for all adverse reactions. Within each SOC and frequency grouping, 
adverse reactions are presented in order of decreasing seriousness. 
Frequencies are defined as: very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 
to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000). 

Table 2: Summary of adverse reactions reported in MS 

System Organ Class Frequency Adverse reaction

Infections and 
infestations 

Very common Nasopharyngitis 

Common 
Pharyngitis, Respiratory tract infection viral, 
Urinary tract infection*

Uncommon Herpes zoster 

Blood and lymphatic 
system disorders 

Very common Lymphopenia 

Immune system disorders Uncommon Hypersensitivity (including rash and urticaria*)

Eye disorders Uncommon Macular oedema** 

Cardiac disorders Common Bradycardia*  

Vascular disorders Common Hypertension*†, Orthostatic hypotension 

Investigations Common 

Alanine aminotransferase increased,  
Gamma-glutamyl transferase increased, 
Blood bilirubin increased,  
Pulmonary function test abnormal***

*At least one of these adverse reactions was reported as serious 
† Includes hypertension, essential hypertension, and blood pressure increased (see section 4.4). 
** for patients with pre-existing factors (see section 4.4) 
***including pulmonary function test decreased, spirometry abnormal, forced vital capacity decreased, carbon monoxide diffusing capacity 
decreased, forced expiratory volume decreased 

Description of selected adverse reactions 

Elevated hepatic enzymes 
In MS clinical studies, elevations of ALT to 5-fold the upper limit of normal (ULN) or greater 
occurred in 1.6% of patients treated with ozanimod 0.92 mg and 1.3% of patients on IFN β-1a IM. 
Elevations of 3-fold the ULN or greater occurred in 5.5% of patients on ozanimod and 3.1% of 
patients on IFN β-1a IM. The median time to elevation 3-fold the ULN was 6 months. The majority 
(79%) continued treatment with ozanimod with values returning to < 3-fold the ULN within 
approximately 2-4 weeks. In MS clinical studies, ozanimod was discontinued for a confirmed 
elevation greater than 5-fold the ULN. Overall, the discontinuation rate due to elevations in hepatic 
enzymes was 1.1% of patients on ozanimod 0.92 mg and 0.8% of patients on IFN beta-1a IM.  



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Bradyarrhythmia 
In MS clinical studies, after the initial dose of ozanimod 0.23 mg, the greatest mean reduction from 
baseline in sitting/ supine HR of 1.2 bpm occurred at Hour 5 on day 1, returning to near baseline at 
Hour 6. With continued dose escalation, there were no clinically relevant HR decreases. 
In MS clinical studies, bradycardia was reported in 0.5% of patients treated with ozanimod versus 0% 
of patients treated with IFN β-1a IM on the day of treatment initiation (Day 1). After Day 1, the 
incidence of bradycardia was 0.8% on ozanimod versus 0.7% on IFN β-1a IM. (see section 5.1). 
Patients who experienced bradycardia were generally asymptomatic. Heart rates below 40 beats per 
minute were not observed. 
In MS clinical studies, first-degree atrioventricular block was reported in 0.6% (5/882) of patients 
treated with ozanimod versus 0.2% (2/885) treated with IFN β-1a IM. Of the cases reported with 
ozanimod, 0.2% were reported on Day 1 and 0.3% were reported after Day 1. 

Increased blood pressure 
In MS clinical studies, patients treated with ozanimod had an average increase of approximately 
1-2 mm Hg in systolic pressure over IFN β-1a IM, and approximately 1 mm Hg in diastolic pressure 
over IFN β-1a IM. The increase in systolic pressure was first detected after approximately 3 months 
of treatment initiation and remained stable throughout treatment. 
Hypertension-related events (hypertension, essential hypertension, and blood pressure increased) were 
reported as an adverse reaction in 4.5% of patients treated with ozanimod 0.92 mg and in 2.3% of 
patients treated with IFN β-1a IM. 

Blood lymphocyte count reduction 
In MS clinical studies, 3.3% of patients experienced lymphocyte counts less than 0.2 x 109/L with 
values generally resolving to greater than 0.2 x 109/L while remaining on treatment with ozanimod.  

Infections 
In MS clinical studies, the overall rate of infections (35%) with ozanimod 0.92 mg was similar to IFN 
β-1a IM. Ozanimod increased the risk of upper respiratory tract infections and urinary tract infection. 
The overall rate of serious infections was similar between ozanimod (1%) and IFN β-1a IM (0.8%) in 
MS clinical studies. 

Herpes zoster 
In MS clinical studies, herpes zoster was reported as an adverse reaction in 0.6% of patients treated 
with Zeposia 0.92 mg and in 0.2% of patients on IFN β-1a IM. 

Respiratory system 
Minor dose-dependent reductions in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and forced vital 
capacity (FVC) were observed with ozanimod treatment. At months 3 and 12 of treatment in MS 
clinical studies, median changes from baseline in FEV1 (FVC) in the ozanimod 1 mg group were - 
0.07 L and - 0.1 L (- 0.05 L and – 0.065 L), respectively, with smaller changes from baseline in the 
IFN ß-1a group (FEV1: - 0.01 L and - 0.04 L, FVC: 0.00 L and -0.02 L). 

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions  

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It 
allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare 
professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system 
listed in Appendix V. 

4.9 Overdose

In patients with overdosage of ozanimod, monitor for signs and symptoms of bradycardia, which may 
include overnight monitoring. Regular measurements of HR and blood pressure are required, and 



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ECGs should be performed (see sections 4.4 and 5.1). The decrease in HR induced by ozanimod can 
be reversed by parenteral atropine or isoprenaline. 

5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Immunosuppressants, selective immunosuppressants, ATC code: 
L04AA38 

Mechanism of action 

Ozanimod is a sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator, which binds selectively to 
sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor subtypes 1 and 5. Ozanimod causes lymphocyte retention in 
lymphoid tissues. The mechanism by which ozanimod exerts therapeutic effects in MS is unknown, 
but may involve the reduction of lymphocyte migration into the central nervous system (CNS). 
Ozanimod is 10-fold more selective for S1P1 relative to S1P5 and has little activity on other S1P 
receptors (S1P2, S1P3, and S1P4). Ozanimod is extensively metabolised in humans to form a number 
of circulating active metabolites (see section 5.2). In vitro, ozanimod and its active metabolites 
demonstrated similar activity and selectivity for S1P1 and S1P5. In humans, approximately 94% of 
circulating total active drug exposure are represented by ozanimod (6%) and the two major 
metabolites CC112273 (73%), and CC1084037 (15%) (see section 5.2).  

Pharmacodynamic effects 

Reduction of peripheral blood lymphocytes 
Ozanimod induces a dose-dependent reduction of the peripheral blood lymphocyte count within 6 
hours of the first dose, caused by the reversible sequestration of lymphocytes in lymphoid tissues.  
In active-controlled MS clinical studies, mean lymphocyte counts decreased to approximately 45% of 
baseline at 3 months (approximate mean blood lymphocyte count 0.8 x 109/L) and remained stable 
during treatment with ozanimod. After discontinuing ozanimod 0.92 mg, the median time to recovery 
of peripheral blood lymphocytes to the normal range was 30 days, with 90% of patients recovering to 
normal within 3 months (see sections 4.4 and 4.8). 

Heart rate and rhythm 
Ozanimod may cause a transient reduction in HR on initiation of dosing (see sections 4.4 and 4.8). 
This negative chronotropic effect is mechanistically related to the activation of G-protein-coupled 
inwardly rectifying potassium (GIRK) channels via S1P1 receptor stimulation by ozanimod and its 
active metabolites leading to cellular hyperpolarisation and reduced excitability with a maximal effect 
on HR seen within 5 hours post dose. Due to its functional antagonism at S1P1 receptors, a dose 
escalation schedule with ozanimod 0.23 mg followed by 0.46 mg, and 0.92 mg successively 
desensitizes GIRK channels until the maintenance dose is reached. After the dose escalation period, 
with continued administration of ozanimod, HR returns to baseline. 

Potential to prolong the QT interval 
In a randomised, positive - and placebo-controlled thorough QT study using a 14-day dose-escalation 
regimen of 0.23 mg daily for 4 days, 0.46 mg daily for 3 days, 0.92 mg daily for 3 days, and 1.84 mg 
daily for 4 days in healthy subjects, no evidence of QTc prolongation was observed as demonstrated 
by the upper boundary of the 95% one-sided confidence interval (CI) that was below the 10 ms. 
Concentration-QTc analysis for ozanimod and the major active metabolites CC112273 and 
CC1084037, using data from another Phase 1 study showed the upper boundary of the 95% CI for 
model derived QTc (corrected for placebo and baseline) below 10 ms at maximum concentrations 
achieved with ozanimod doses ≥0.92 mg once daily. 



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Clinical efficacy and safety 

Ozanimod was evaluated in two randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group, active 
controlled clinical trials of similar design and endpoints, in patients with relapsing remitting MS 
(RRMS). Study 1 – SUNBEAM, was a 1-year study with patients continuing assigned treatment 
beyond month 12 until the last enrolled patient completed the study. Study 2 -RADIANCE was a 
2-year study.
The dose of ozanimod was 0.92 mg and 0.46 mg given orally once daily, with a starting dose of 
0.23 mg on days 1-4, followed by an escalation to 0.46 mg on days 5-7, and followed by the assigned 
dose on day 8 and thereafter. The dose of IFN β-1a, the active comparator, was 30 mcg given 
intramuscularly once weekly.  
Both studies included patients with active disease as defined by having at least one relapse within the 
prior year, or one relapse within the prior two years with evidence of at least a gadolinium-enhancing 
(GdE) lesion in the prior year and had an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score from 0 to 
5.0.  
Neurological evaluations were performed at baseline, every 3 months, and at the time of a suspected 
relapse. MRIs were performed at baseline (Studies 1 and 2), 6 months (SUNBEAM), 1 year (Studies 
1 and 2), and 2 years (RADIANCE). 
The primary outcome of both SUNBEAM and RADIANCE was the annualised relapse rate (ARR) 
over the treatment period (minimum of 12 months) for SUNBEAM and 24 months for RADIANCE. 
The key secondary outcome measures included 1) the number of new or enlarging MRI T2 
hyperintense lesions over 12 and 24 months; 2) the number of MRI T1 GdE lesions at 12 and 24 
months; and 3) the time to confirmed disability progression, defined as at least a 1-point increase from 
baseline EDSS sustained for 12 weeks. Confirmed disability progression was prospectively evaluated 
in a pooled analysis of Studies 1 and 2.
In SUNBEAM, 1346 patients were randomised to receive ozanimod 0.92 mg (n = 447), ozanimod 
0.46 mg (n= 451), or IFN β-1a IM (n = 448); 94% of ozanimod treated 0.92 mg, 94% of ozanimod 
treated 0.46 mg, and 92% of IFN β-1a IM treated patients completed the study. In RADIANCE, 1313 
patients were randomised to receive ozanimod 0.92 mg (n = 433), ozanimod 0.46 mg (n = 439), or 
IFN β-1a IM (n = 441); 90% of ozanimod treated 0.92 mg, 85% of ozanimod treated 0.46 mg, and 
85% of IFN β-1a IM treated patients completed the study. Patients enrolled across the 2 studies had a 
mean age of 35.5 years (range 18-55), 67% were female, mean time since MS symptom onset was 6.7 
years. The median EDSS score at baseline was 2.5; approximately one-third of the patients had been 
treated with a disease-modifying therapy (DMT), predominately interferon or glatiramer acetate. At 
baseline, the mean number of relapses in the prior year was 1.3 and 45% of patients had one or more 
T1 Gd-enhancing lesions (mean 1.7).  

The results for SUNBEAM and RADIANCE are shown in Table 3. The efficacy has been 
demonstrated for  ozanimod 0.92 mg with a dose effect observed for study endpoints shown in Table 
3. Demonstration of efficacy for 0.46 mg was less robust since this dose did not show a significant 
effect for the primary endpoint in RADIANCE when considering the preferred negative binomial 
model strategy. 



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Table 3: Key clinical and MRI endpoints in RMS patients from Study 1 - SUNBEAM and 
Study 2 - RADIANCE 

Endpoints SUNBEAM 
(≥ 1 year)*

RADIANCE 
(2 year) 

Ozanimod 
0.92 mg 
(n=447) 

% 

IFN β-1a IM 
30 mcg 
(n=448) 

% 

Ozanimod 
0.92 mg 
(n=433) 

% 

IFN β-1a IM 
30 mcg 
(n=441) 

% 
Clinical Endpoints 
Annualized Relapse Rate 
(Primary Endpoint) 
Relative Reduction

0.181 0.350 0.172 0.276

48% (p<0.0001) 38% (p<0.0001)

Proportion Relapse-free** 78% 
(p=0.0002)1

66% 
76% 

(p=0.0012)1
64% 

Proportion with 3-month 
Confirmed Disability 
Progression (CDP)†2

Hazard ratio (95% CI) 

Proportion with 6-month 
CDP†2#

Hazard Ratio (95% CI)

7.6% Ozanimod vs. 7.8% IFN β-1a IM  
0.95 (0.679, 1.330) 

5.8% Ozanimod vs. 4.0% IFN β-1a IM 
1.413 (0.922, 2.165) 

MRI Endpoints 
Mean number of new or 
enlarging T2 hyperintense 
lesions per MRI3

Relative Reduction

1.465 2.836 1.835 3.183

48% (p<0.0001) 42% (p<0.0001)

Mean number of T1 Gd 
enhancing lesions4

Relative Reduction

0.160 0.433 0.176 0.373

63% (p<0.0001) 53% (p=0.0006)
* Mean duration was 13.6 months 
** Nominal p-value for endpoints not included in the hierarchical testing and not adjusted for multiplicity 
† Disability progression defined as 1-point increase in EDSS confirmed 3 months or 6 months later 
# In a post hoc analysis of 6-month CDP which included data from the open-label extension (Study 3), the HR (95% CI) was found to be 
1.040 (0.730, 1.482).)
1 Log rank test  
2 Prospectively planned pooled analysis of Studies 1 and 2 
3 Over 12 months for Study 1 and over 24 months for Study 2 
4 At 12 months for Study 1 and at 24 months for Study 2  

In SUNBEAM and RADIANCE, treatment with ozanimod 0.92 mg resulted in reductions in mean 
percent change from baseline in normalised brain volume compared to IFN beta-1a IM (-0.41% 
versus -0.61%, and -0.71% versus -0.94%, respectively, nominal p-value <0.0001 for both studies). 

The studies enrolled DMT naive and previously treated patients with active disease, as defined by 
clinical or imaging features. Post-hoc analyses of patient populations with differing baseline levels of 
disease activity, including active and highly active disease, showed that the efficacy of ozanimod on 
clinical and imaging endpoints was consistent with the overall population. 

Long-term Data 

Patients who completed the Phase 3 SUNBEAM and RADIANCE studies could enter an open label 
extension study (Study 3 - DAYBREAK). Of the 751 patients initially randomised to ozanimod 0.92 
mg and treated for up to 3 years, the (adjusted) ARR was 0.124 after the 2nd year of treatment. 



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Paediatric population 

The European Medicines Agency has deferred the obligation to submit the results of studies with 
ozanimod in one or more subsets of the paediatric population in MS (see section 4.2). 

5.2  Pharmacokinetic properties

Ozanimod is extensively metabolised in humans to form a number of circulating active metabolites, 
including two major active metabolites, CC112273 and CC1084037, with similar activity and 
selectivity for S1P1 and S1P5 to the parent. The maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under 
the curve (AUC) for ozanimod, CC112273, and CC1084037 increased proportionally over the dose 
range of ozanimod 0.46 mg to 0.92 mg (0.5 to 1 time the recommended dose). Following multiple 
dosing, approximately 94% of circulating total active drug exposure are represented by ozanimod 
(6%), CC112273 (73%), and CC1084037 (15%). At a dose of 0.92 mg orally once daily in RRMS, 
the geometric mean [coefficient of variation (CV%)] Cmax and AUC0-24h at steady state were 231.6 
pg/mL (37.2%) and 4223 pg*h/mL (37.7%), respectively, for ozanimod and 6378 pg/mL (48.4%) and 
132861 pg*h/mL (45.6%), respectively, for CC112273. Cmax and AUC0-24h for CC1084037 are 
approximately 20% of that for CC112273. Factors affecting CC112273 are applicable for CC1084037 
as they are interconverting metabolites. 

Absorption 

The Tmax of ozanimod is approximately 6–8 hours. The Tmax of CC112273 is approximately 10 hours. 
Administration of ozanimod with a high-fat, high-calorie meal had no effect on ozanimod exposure 
(Cmax and AUC). Therefore, ozanimod may be taken without regard to meals. 

Distribution 

The mean (CV%) apparent volume of distribution of ozanimod (Vz/F) was 5590 L (27%), indicating 
extensive tissue distribution. Binding of ozanimod to human plasma proteins is approximately 98.2%. 
Binding of CC112273 and CC1084037 to human plasma proteins is approximately 99.8% and 99.3%, 
respectively. 

Biotransformation 

Ozanimod is widely metabolised by multiple biotransformation pathways including aldehyde 
dehydrogenase and alcohol dehydrogenase (ALDH/ADH), cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoforms 3A4 
and 1A1, and gut microflora and no single enzyme system predominates the overall metabolism. 
Following repeated dosing, the AUCs of the two major active metabolites CC112273 and 
CC1084037 exceed the AUC of ozanimod by 13-fold and 2.5-fold, respectively. In vitro studies 
indicated that monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) is responsible for the formation of CC112273 (via an 
intermediate minor active metabolite RP101075) while CYP2C8 and oxido-reductases are involved in 
the metabolism of CC112273. CC1084037 is formed directly from CC112273 and undergoes 
reversible metabolism to CC112273. The interconversion between these 2 active metabolites is 
mediated by carbonyl reductases (CBR), aldo-keto reductase (AKR) 1C1/1C2, and/or 3β- and 
11β- hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD). 

Elimination 

The mean (CV%) apparent oral clearance for ozanimod was approximately 192 L/h (37%). The mean 
(CV%) plasma half-life (t1/2) of ozanimod was approximately 21 hours (15%). Steady state for 
ozanimod was achieved within 7 days, with the estimated accumulation ratio following repeated oral 
administration of 0.92 mg once daily of approximately 2. 
The model-based mean (CV%) effective half-life (t1/2) of CC112273 was approximately 11 days 
(104%) in RMS patients, with mean (CV%) time to steady state of approximately 45 days (45%) and 



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accumulation ratio of approximately 16 (101%) indicating the predominance of CC112273 over 
ozanimod. Plasma levels of CC112273 and its direct, interconverting metabolite CC1084037 declined 
in parallel in the terminal phase, yielding similar t1/2 for both metabolites. Steady state attainment and 
accumulation ratio for CC1084037 are expected to be similar to CC112273. 
Following a single oral 0.92 mg dose of [14C]-ozanimod, approximately 26% and 37% of the 
radioactivity was recovered from urine and faeces, respectively, primarily composed of inactive 
metabolites. Ozanimod, CC112273, and CC1084037 concentrations in urine were negligible, 
indicating that renal clearance is not an important excretion pathway for ozanimod, CC112273, and 
CC1084037. 

Pharmacokinetics in specific groups of patients 

Renal impairment 
In a dedicated renal impairment trial, following a single oral dose of 0.23 mg ozanimod, exposures 
(AUClast) for ozanimod and CC112273 were approximately 27% higher and 23% lower, respectively, 
in patients with end stage renal disease (N=8) compared to patients with normal renal function 
(n = 8). Based on this trial, renal impairment had no clinically important effects on pharmacokinetics 
of ozanimod or CC112273. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with renal impairment. 

Hepatic impairment 
In a dedicated hepatic impairment trial, following a single oral dose of 0.23 mg ozanimod, exposures 
(AUClast) for ozanimod and CC112273 were approximately 11% lower and 31% lower, respectively, 
in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A; n = 8) when compared to patients with 
normal hepatic function (n = 7). Exposures (AUClast) for ozanimod and CC112273 were 
approximately 27% higher and 33% lower, respectively, in patients with moderate hepatic 
impairment (Child-Pugh B; N=8) when compared to patients with normal hepatic function (n = 8). 
These differences were not considered clinically meaningful. The pharmacokinetics of ozanimod 
were not evaluated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. No dose adjustment is needed in 
patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A and B). Use in patients with 
severe hepatic impairment is contraindicated (Child-Pugh class C) (see section 4.3). 

Elderly 
No pharmacokinetic data are available on administration of ozanimod to patients aged 55 years and 
over. 

Paediatric population 

No data are available on administration of ozanimod to paediatric or adolescent patients (< 18 years of 
age). 

5.3 Preclinical safety data

In repeated dose toxicology studies in mice (up to 4 weeks), rats (up to 26 weeks) and monkeys (up to 
39 weeks), ozanimod markedly affected the lymphoid system (lymphopenia, lymphoid atrophy and 
reduced antibody response) and increased lung weights and the incidence of mononuclear alveolar 
infiltrates, which is consistent with its primary activity at S1P1 receptors (see section 5.1). At the no 
observed adverse effect levels in chronic toxicity studies, systemic exposures to the disproportionate 
main active and persistent human metabolites CC112273 and CC1084037 (see section 5.2), and even 
to the total human active drug (ozanimod combined with the mentioned metabolites), were lower than 
those expected in patients at the maximum human dose of 0.92 mg ozanimod.  

Genotoxicity and carcinogenicity 

Ozanimod and its main active human metabolites did not reveal a genotoxic potential in vitro and in 
vivo. 



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Ozanimod was evaluated for carcinogenicity in the 6-month Tg.rasH2 mouse bioassay and the two-
year rat bioassay. In the two-year rat bioassay, no treatment-related tumours were present at any 
ozanimod dose. However, metabolite exposure at the highest dose tested, was 62% of the human 
exposure for CC112273 and 18% of the human exposure for CC1084037 at the maximum clinical 
dose of 0.92 mg ozanimod. 
In the 6-month Tg.rasH2 mouse study, hemangiosarcomas increased in a statistically-significant and 
dose-related manner. At the low dose (8 mg/kg/day), the hemangiosarcoma incidence was increased 
statistically significant in males and in both males and females at the mid and high dose levels (25 
mg/kg/day and 80 mg/kg/day) compared to concurrent controls. In contrast to rats and humans, mouse 
S1P1 receptor agonism results in sustained production of placental growth factor 2 (PLGF2) and 
subsequently, persistent vascular endothelial cell mitoses, potentially leading to species specific 
hemangiosarcomas with S1P1 agonists. Therefore S1P1 receptor agonism related hemangiosarcomas 
in mice may be species specific and not predictive of a risk in humans.  
No other treatment-related tumours were present at any dose in the Tg.rasH2 mouse study. At the 
lowest dose tested, exposure in Tg.rasH2 mice to the disproportionate two main active human 
metabolites was for CC112273 2.95 fold and for CC1084037 1.4 fold above the human exposure at 
the maximum clinical dose of 0.92 mg ozanimod.  

Reproductive toxicity 

Ozanimod had no effect on male and female fertility up to approximately 150-fold the systemic 
exposure to total active drug (combined ozanimod and the metabolites CC112273 and CC1084037) at 
the maximum human dose of 0.92 mg ozanimod. 
Embryofoetal development was adversely affected by maternal treatment with ozanimod, with low 
(rats) or no (rabbits) safety margins based on comparison of systemic exposures to total active drug, 
resulting in embryolethality and teratogenicity (generalised oedema/anasarca and malpositioned testes 
in rats, malpositioned caudal vertebrae and malformations of the great vessels in rabbits). The 
vascular findings in rats and rabbits are consistent with the expected S1P1 pharmacology.  
Pre- and post-natal development was not affected by ozanimod administration up to the 5.6-fold the 
systemic exposure to total active drug at the maximum human dose of 0.92 mg ozanimod. Ozanimod 
and metabolites were present in rat milk. 

6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

6.1 List of excipients

Capsule content 

Microcrystalline cellulose 
Silica, colloidal anhydrous 
Croscarmellose sodium 
Magnesium stearate 

Capsule shell 

Zeposia 0.23 mg and 0.46 mg  
Gelatin 
Titanium dioxide (E171) 
Yellow iron oxide (E172) 
Black iron oxide (E172)  
Red iron oxide (E172). 

Zeposia 0.92 mg capsule  
Gelatin 



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Titanium dioxide (E171) 
Yellow iron oxide (E172) 
Red iron oxide (E172). 

Printing ink 

Shellac (E904) 
Iron oxide black (E172) 
Propylene glycol (E1520) 
Ammonia solution, concentrated (E527) 
Potassium hydroxide (E525) 

6.2 Incompatibilities

Not applicable. 

6.3 Shelf life

3 years 

6.4 Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C. 

6.5 Nature and contents of container

Polyvinyl chloride (pVC)/ polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) / aluminium foil blisters. 

Treatment initiation pack: Zeposia 0.23 mg and 0.46 mg 

Pack size of 7 hard capsules (4 x 0.23 mg, 3 x 0.46 mg). 

Maintenance pack: Zeposia 0.92 mg

Pack size of 28 or 98 hard capsules. 

Not all pack sizes may be marketed. 

6.6 Special precautions for disposal 

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local 
requirements.  

7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Celgene Europe B.V. 
Winthontlaan 6 N 
3526 KV Utrecht  
Netherlands  



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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) 

Treatment initiation pack - Zeposia 0.23 mg/ 0.46 mg hard capsules 

EU/1/20/1442/001 (Pack size of 7 hard capsules) 

Maintenance pack - Zeposia 0.92 mg hard capsules 

EU/1/20/1442/002 (Pack size of 28 hard capsules) 
EU/1/20/1442/003 (Pack size of 98 hard capsules) 

9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

Date of first authorisation: xxxxxxxx 

10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the European Medicines 
Agency http://www.ema.europa.eu. 



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ANNEX II

A.  MANUFACTURERRESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH 
RELEASE 

B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY 
AND USE 

C. OTHER CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE 
MARKETING AUTHORISATION 

D. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO 
THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE MEDICINAL 
PRODUCT 



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A. MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH RELEASE

Name and address of the manufacturer(s) responsible for batch release 
Celgene Distribution B.V. 
Winthontlaan 6 N  
3526 KV Utrecht  
Netherlands 

B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY AND USE  

Medicinal product subject to restricted medical prescription (see Annex I: Summary of Product 
Characteristics, section 4.2). 

C.  OTHER CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE MARKETING 
AUTHORISATION 

 Periodic safety update reports (PSURs) 

The requirements for submission of PSURs for this medicinal product are set out in the list of 
Union reference dates (EURD list) provided for under Article 107c(7) of Directive 2001/83/EC 
and any subsequent updates published on the European medicines web-portal. 

The marketing authorisation holder (MAH) shall submit the first PSUR for this product within 
6 months following authorisation. 

D. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE AND 
EFFECTIVE USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT  

 Risk management plan (RMP) 

The marketing authorisation holder (MAH) shall perform the required pharmacovigilance activities 
and interventions detailed in the agreed RMP presented in Module 1.8.2 of the marketing 
authorisation and any agreed subsequent updates of the RMP. 

An updated RMP should be submitted: 
 At the request of the European Medicines Agency; 
 Whenever the risk management system is modified, especially as the result of new information 

being received that may lead to a significant change to the benefit/risk profile or as the result of 
an important (pharmacovigilance or risk minimisation) milestone being reached. 

 Additional risk minimisation measures
Prior to the launch of Zeposia® in each Member State the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) 
must agree about the content and format of the educational programme, including communication 
media, distribution modalities, and any other aspects of the programme, with the National Competent 
Authority. 

The MAH shall ensure that in each Member State (MS) where Zeposia is marketed, all Healthcare 
Professionals who intend to prescribe Zeposia are provided with a Healthcare Professional 
Information Pack, containing the following: 
 Information on where to find latest Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC); 
 Healthcare Professional checklist; 



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 Patient/Caregiver’s guide; 
 Pregnancy-specific patient reminder card. 

Healthcare Professional Checklist 

The Healthcare Professional checklist shall contain the following key messages: 

 Dose escalation at treatment initiation 
o Start treatment with 0.23 mg once daily on Days 1-4, then increase the dose to 0.46 mg 

once daily on Days 5-7. Following the 7-day dose escalation, the maintenance dose is 
0.92 mg once daily, starting on Day 8. 

 Re-initiation of therapy following treatment interruption 
o The same dose escalation regimen described above is recommended when treatment is 

interrupted for: 
o 1 day or more during the first 14 days of treatment. 
o more than 7 consecutive days between Day 15 and Day 28 of treatment. 
o more than 14 consecutive days after Day 28 of treatment. 

 If the treatment interruption is of shorter duration than the above, the treatment should be 
continued with the next dose as planned. 

 Monitoring requirements at treatment initiation: 
Before first dose
o Perform baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) prior to the first dose of Zeposia; 
o Consider recent (within last 6 months) liver function test results for transaminase and 

bilirubin levels; 
o Consider recent (within 6 months or after discontinuation of prior MS therapy) complete 

blood cell count results, including lymphocyte count; 
o Arrange ophthalmological assessment before starting Zeposia treatment in patients with 

diabetes mellitus, uveitis, or a history of retinal disease. 
o A negative pregnancy test result in women of childbearing potential must be confirmed 

prior to starting Zeposia treatment. 
Until 6 hours after first dose for patients requiring first dose observation
o In patients with certain pre-existing cardiac conditions (resting heart rate <55 bpm, 

second-degree [Mobitz type I] AV block or a history of myocardial infarction or heart 
failure) 

o Monitor for 6 hours after the first dose of Zeposia for signs and symptoms of 
symptomatic bradycardia, with hourly pulse and blood pressure measurement  

o Perform an ECG prior to and at the end of the 6-hour monitoring period. 
o Extended monitoring may be required in the following situations 

o heart rate less than 45 bpm 
o heart rate is the lowest value post-dose, suggesting that the maximum decrease in 

heart rate may not have occurred yet 
o evidence of a new onset second-degree or higher AV block at the 6- hour post-

dose ECG 
o QTc interval ≥500 msec 

 When initiating Zeposia in patients with: 
o History of cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or severe 

untreated sleep apnoea, history of recurrent syncope or symptomatic bradycardia; 
o Pre-existing significant QT interval prolongation (QTc greater than 500 msec) or other 

risks for QT prolongation, and patients on medicinal products other than beta-blockers 
and calcium-channel blockers that may potentiate bradycardia; 



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o Current class Ia (eg, quinidine, disopyramide) or class III (eg, amiodarone, sotalol) 
antiarrhythmic medicinal products; 

A cardiologist should be consulted before initiating Zeposia to determine if Zeposia can safely 
be initiated and to determine the most appropriate monitoring strategy. 

 Caution should be taken when initiating Zeposia in patients taking medicines known to decrease 
heart rate. 

 Zeposia is contraindicated in patients with: 
o Immunodeficient state predisposing to systemic opportunistic infections; 
o Severe active infections, active chronic infections such as hepatitis and tuberculosis; 
o Active malignancies; 
o Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C); 
o Myocardial infarction (MI), unstable angina, stroke, transient ischaemic attack, 

decompensated heart failure requiring hospitalisation or New York Heart Association 
(NYHA) Class III/IV heart failure in the last 6 months; 

o History or presence of second-degree AV block Type II or third-degree AV block or sick 
sinus syndrome unless the patient has a functioning pacemaker; 

o During pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not using effective 
contraception; 

o Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. 

 Zeposia reduces peripheral blood lymphocyte counts. Peripheral lymphocyte count (CBC) 
should be checked in all patients prior to initiation (within 6 months or after discontinuation of 
prior therapy) and monitored periodically during treatment with Zeposia Treatment should be 
interrupted if lymphocyte count is confirmed as <0.2 x 109/l and the re-initiation of Zeposia can 
be considered if the level reaches > 0.5 x 109/l. 

 Zeposia has an immunosuppressive effect that predisposes patients to a risk of infection, 
including opportunistic infections, and may increase the risk of developing malignancies, 
including those of the skin. Patients should be carefully monitored, especially those with 
concurrent conditions or known factors, such as previous immunosuppressive therapy. If this 
risk is suspected, discontinuation of treatment should be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
o Treatment initiation in patients with severe active infection should be delayed until the 

infection is resolved. Interruption of treatment during serious infections should be 
considered. Anti-neoplastic, immunomodulatory, or non-corticosteroid 
immunosuppressive therapies should not be co-administered due to the risk of additive 
immune system effects.  

o Vigilance for basal cell carcinoma and other cutaneous neoplasms is recommended. 
Caution patients against exposure to sunlight without protection. Patients should not 
receive concomitant phototherapy with UV-B-radiation or PUVA-photochemotherapy. 

 Patients should be instructed to report signs and symptoms of infections immediately to their 
prescriber during and for up to 3 months after discontinuation of treatment with Zeposia. 
o Prompt diagnostic evaluation should be performed in patients with symptoms of infection 

while receiving, or within 3 months of stopping, treatment with Zeposia  
o Prescribers should be vigilant for clinical symptoms including unexpected neurological or 

psychiatric symptoms or MRI findings suggestive of PML. If PML is suspected a 
complete physical and neurological examination (including the possibility of performing 
an MRI) should be performed and treatment with Zeposia should be withheld until PML 
has been excluded. If PML is confirmed, treatment with Zeposia should be discontinued. 

o The use of live attenuated vaccines should be avoided during and for 3 months after 
discontinuation of treatment with Zeposia. Check varicella zoster virus (VZV) antibody 
status in patients without a healthcare professional confirmed history of varicella or 



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documentation of a full course of varicella vaccination. If negative, VZV vaccination is 
recommended at least 1 month prior to treatment initiation with Zeposia.  

 Zeposia is contraindicated during pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not using 
effective contraception. 
o A negative pregnancy test result must be confirmed prior to starting treatment in women 

of childbearing potential. It must be repeated at suitable intervals. 
o Women of childbearing potential should be informed before treatment initiation about the 

risks of Zeposia to the foetus, facilitated by the pregnancy-specific patient reminder card. 
o Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception during Zeposia 

treatment and for at least 3 months after discontinuation of treatment with Zeposia. 
o Zeposia should be stopped 3 months before planning a pregnancy. 
o While on treatment, women must not become pregnant. If a woman becomes pregnant 

while on treatment, Zeposia must be discontinued. Medical advice should be given 
regarding the risk of harmful effects to the foetus associated with Zeposia treatment and 
ultrasonography examinations should be performed. 

o Disease activity may possibly return when treatment with Zeposia is stopped due to 
pregnancy or planning a pregnancy. 

 Liver function (transaminase and bilirubin levels) should be monitored at Months 1, 3, 6, 9 and 
12 during Zeposia therapy and periodically thereafter. 

 Blood pressure should be regularly monitored during treatment with Zeposia. 

 Patient who present with visual symptoms of macular oedema should be evaluated and, if 
confirmed, treatment with ozanimod should be discontinued. Patients with diabetes mellitus, 
uveitis or a history of retinal disease should undergo an ophthalmological evaluation prior to 
treatment initiation with ozanimod and have follow up evaluations while receiving therapy.  

 Prescribers should provide patients/caregivers with the patient/caregiver guide and with the 
pregnancy-specific patient reminder card  

Patient/Caregiver’s Guide 
The patient/caregiver’s guide shall contain the following key messages: 
 What Zeposia is and how it works; 
 What multiple sclerosis is; 
 Patients should read the package leaflet thoroughly before starting treatment and should keep it 

in case they need to refer to it again during treatment; 
 Importance of reporting adverse reactions; 
 Patients should have a baseline ECG prior to receiving the first dose of Zeposia.  
 Zeposia should not be used if you have had a heart attack, angina, stroke or mini-stroke 

(transient ischaemic attack), or certain types of severe heart failure in the last 6 months or if you 
have certain types of irregular or abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmia) – your doctor will check 
your heart before starting treatment. Caution should be taken with concomitant use of medicines 
that slow your heart rate. Therefore, patients should tell any doctor they see that they are being 
treated with Zeposia. 

 For patients with certain heart conditions, heart rate should be monitored for 6 or more hours 
after the first dose of Zeposia, including hourly pulse and blood pressure checks. An ECG 
before and after the 6 hours should also be performed for these patients. 

 Patients should report immediately symptoms indicating low heart rate (such as dizziness, 
vertigo, nausea, or palpitations) after the first dose of Zeposia; 

 Patients should inform their prescriber in case of treatment interruption, as the initial dose 
escalation regimen may need to be repeated, depending on duration of interruption and time 
since initiation of Zeposia treatment; 



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 Patients should report any unexpected neurological or psychiatric symptoms/signs (such as 
sudden onset of severe headache, confusion, seizures and vision changes) or accelerated 
neurological deterioration to their doctors; 

 Patients are recommended to have varicella zoster (chickenpox) vaccination 1 month before 
starting Zeposia treatment, if the patient is not protected and wants to be protected against the 
virus; 

 Signs and symptoms of infection, which should be immediately reported to the prescriber 
during and up to 3 months after discontinuation of treatment with Zeposia; 

 Any symptoms of visual impairment should be reported immediately to the prescriber during 
and for up to 3 months after discontinuation of treatment with Zeposia; 

 Zeposia must not be used during pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential who are not 
using effective contraception. Women of childbearing potential should: 
o Be informed about serious risks to the foetus;
o Have a negative pregnancy test before starting Zeposia. It must be repeated at suitable 

intervals; 
o Be informed about the requirement of using effective contraception during and for at least 

3 months after discontinuation of treatment with Zeposia; 
o Be informed that disease activity may possibly return when treatment with Zeposia is 

stopped due to pregnancy or planning a pregnancy; 
o Report immediately to the prescriber any (intended or unintended) pregnancy during and 

up to 3 months after discontinuation of treatment with Zeposia. Ultrasonography 
examinations should be offered if needed; 

 A liver function test should be performed prior to treatment initiation; liver function monitoring 
should be performed at Months 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 during Zeposia therapy, and should be 
performed periodically thereafter; 

 Blood pressure should be regularly monitored during treatment with Zeposia; 
 Zeposia may increase the risk of skin cancer. Patients should limit their exposure to sun light 

and UV (ultraviolet) light, by wearing protective clothing and applying regular sunscreen (with 
high sun protection factor). 

Pregnancy-specific Patient Reminder Card 
The pregnancy-specific patient reminder card (for women of childbearing potential) shall contain the 
following key messages: 
 Zeposia is contraindicated during pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not using 

effective contraception; 
 Doctors will provide counselling before treatment initiation and regularly thereafter regarding 

the teratogenic risk of Zeposia and required actions to minimise this risk; 
 Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception while taking Zeposia and for 

3 months after treatment discontinuation;  
 A pregnancy test must be carried out and negative results verified by the prescriber before 

starting treatment. It must be repeated at suitable intervals; 
 If a woman becomes pregnant while on treatment, ozanimod must be discontinued. Medical 

advice should be given regarding the risk of harmful effects to the foetus associated with 
Zeposia treatment and ultrasonography examinations should be performed; 

 Zeposia should be stopped 3 months before planning a pregnancy; 
 Disease activity may possibility return when treatment with Zeposia is stopped due to 

pregnancy or planning a pregnancy. 



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ANNEX III 

LABELLING AND PACKAGE LEAFLET 



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A. LABELLING 



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PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGING 

Initiation pack containing 1-week of treatment 

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 

Zeposia 0.23 mg hard capsules 
Zeposia 0.46 mg hard capsules 
ozanimod

2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) 

Each 0.23 mg hard capsule contains 0.23 mg of ozanimod (as hydrochloride). 
Each 0.46 mg hard capsule contains 0.46 mg of ozanimod (as hydrochloride). 

3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS 

4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS 

Treatment initiation pack 
Each pack of 7 hard capsules for a 1-week treatment schedule contains: 
4 hard capsules of 0.23 mg 
3 hard capsules of 0.46 mg 

5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION 

Read the package leaflet before use. 
For oral use. 
Week 1 
Day 1 - Day 7
Refer to the wallet card for daily dose 

QR code to be included
www.zeposia-eu-pil.com

6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT 
OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN 

Keep out of the sight and reach of children. 

7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY 



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8. EXPIRY DATE 

EXP 

9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS 

Do not store above 25°C. 

10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS 
OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF 
APPROPRIATE 

11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER 

Celgene Europe B.V. 
Winthontlaan 6 N 
3526 KV Utrecht  
Netherlands  

12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) 

EU/1/20/1442/001 

13. BATCH NUMBER 

Lot 

14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY

15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE 

16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE 

Zeposia 0.23 mg 
Zeposia 0.46 mg 

17. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER – 2D BARCODE 

2 D bar code carrying the unique identifier included 



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18. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER – HUMAN READABLE DATA 

PC 
SN 
NN 



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MINIMUM PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON BLISTERS OR STRIPS 

Blister for treatment initiation pack  

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 

Zeposia 0.23 mg hard capsules 
Zeposia 0.46 mg hard capsules 
ozanimod 

2. NAME OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER 

Celgene 

3. EXPIRY DATE 

EXP 

4. BATCH NUMBER 

Lot 

5. OTHER 



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PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGING 

Carton

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 

Zeposia 0.92 mg hard capsules 
ozanimod

2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) 

Each 0.92 mg hard capsule contains 0.92 mg of ozanimod (as hydrochloride). 

3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS 

4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS 

28 hard capsules 
98 hard capsules 

5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION 

Read the package leaflet before use. 
For oral use. 

QR code to be included 
www.zeposia-eu-pil.com

6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT 
OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN 

Keep out of the sight and reach of children. 

7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY 

8. EXPIRY DATE 

EXP 

9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS 

Do not store above 25°C. 



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10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS 
OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF 
APPROPRIATE 

11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER 

Celgene Europe B.V. 
Winthontlaan 6 N 
3526 KV Utrecht  
Netherlands  

12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

EU/1/20/1442/002 (Pack size of 28 hard capsules) 
EU/1/20/1442/003 (Pack size of 98 hard capsules) 

13. BATCH NUMBER 

Lot 

14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY 

15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE 

16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE 

Zeposia 0.92 mg 

17. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER – 2D BARCODE 

2 D bar code carrying the unique identifier included 

18. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER – HUMAN READABLE DATA 

PC 
SN 
NN 



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MINIMUM PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON BLISTERS OR STRIPS 

BLISTER  

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 

Zeposia 0.92 mg hard capsules 
ozanimod  

2. NAME OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER 

Celgene 

3. EXPIRY DATE 

EXP 

4. BATCH NUMBER 

Lot 

5. OTHER 



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B. PACKAGE LEAFLET 



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Package leaflet: Information for the patient

Zeposia 0.23 mg hard capsules 
Zeposia 0.46 mg hard capsules 
Zeposia 0.92 mg hard capsules 

ozanimod

This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new 
safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See the end of section 4 
for how to report side effects. 

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains 
important information for you. 
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.  
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.  
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, 

even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.  
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side 

effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. 

What is in this leaflet 

1. What Zeposia is and what it is used for 
2. What you need to know before you take Zeposia 
3. How to take Zeposia 
4. Possible side effects 
5. How to store Zeposia 
6. Contents of the pack and other information 

1. What Zeposia is and what it is used for 

What Zeposia is 
Zeposia contains the active substance ozanimod that belongs to a group of medicines which can 
reduce the number of white blood cells (lymphocytes) circulating freely round the body. 

What Zeposia is used for 
Zeposia is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis 
(RRMS) with active disease. 

What multiple sclerosis is 
 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the immune system (the body’s defenses, 

including white blood cells) wrongly attack the protective coat around the nerves in the brain 
and spinal cord. This stops the nerves from working properly and may result in symptoms such 
as: numbness, difficulty in walking, and problems with vision and balance. 

 In relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, attacks on the nerve cells are followed by periods of 
recovery. The symptoms may disappear during the recovery periods, but some problems may 
remain. 



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How Zeposia works 
Zeposia helps to protect against attacks on the nerves by stopping lymphocytes reaching the brain and 
spine where they could cause inflammation and damage the nerves protective coating.  

2. What you need to know before you take Zeposia 

Do not take Zeposia:
 if you are allergic to ozanimod or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in 

section 6) 
 if your healthcare professional has told you that you have a severely weakened immune system 
 if you have had a heart attack, angina, stroke or mini-stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack - TIA), 

or certain types of severe heart failure in the last 6 months 
 if you have certain types of irregular or abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmia) – your doctor will 

check your heart before starting treatment 
 if you have severe infection such as hepatitis or tuberculosis 
 if you have cancer  
 if you have severe liver problems 
 if you are pregnant or a women of childbearing potential not using effective contraception.

Warnings and precautions  
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Zeposia if: 
 you have a slow heart rate or you are taking or have recently taken medicines that slow your 

heart rate (such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers); 
 you have untreated severe breathing problems when you sleep (severe sleep apnoea); 
 you have problems with your liver; 
 you have an infection; 
 you have low levels of a type of white blood cell - called lymphocytes; 
 you have never had, or are not sure if you have had chickenpox; 
 you have recently had or are planning to have a vaccination; 
 you or others notice worsening of your MS symptoms as well as any new or unfamiliar 

symptoms. These may be due to a rare infection of the brain called progressive multifocal 
leukoencephalopathy (PML); 

 you have ever had problems with your vision or other symptoms of build-up of fluid in the 
central area of the retina called the macula (a condition called macular oedema); 

 you have inflammation of the eye (uveitis); 
 you have diabetes (which can cause problems with your eyes); 
 you have severe lung disease (pulmonary fibrosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease); 

Before you start taking Zeposia, your doctor will check your heart using an electrocardiogram (ECG). 
If you have certain heart conditions your doctor will monitor you for at least the first 6 hours after 
your first dose. 

As Zeposia can increase your blood pressure, your doctor may want to check your blood pressure 
regularly. 

While you are taking Zeposia (and for up to 3 months after you stop taking it), you may get infections 
more easily. Any infection that you already have may get worse. Talk to your doctor if you develop 
an infection. 

As Zeposia may increase the risk of skin cancer, you should limit your exposure to sun light and UV 
(ultraviolet) light, by wearing protective clothing and applying regular sunscreen (with high sun 
protection factor). 



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During treatment with Zeposia, if you develop a severe headache, feel confused, or have seizures 
(fits) and loss of vision, speak to your doctor straight away. These symptoms may be due to a 
syndrome called posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES). 

Women of childbearing potential 
If used during pregnancy, Zeposia can harm the unborn baby. Before you start treatment with 
Zeposia, your doctor will explain the risk to you and ask you to do a pregnancy test in order to ensure 
that you are not pregnant. Your doctor will give you a card which explains why you should not 
become pregnant while taking Zeposia. It also explains what you should do to avoid becoming 
pregnant while you are taking Zeposia. You must use effective contraception during treatment and for 
3 months after stopping treatment (see section “Pregnancy and breastfeeding”). 

If any of these apply to you, tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Zeposia. 

Worsening of MS after stopping Zeposia treatment 
Tell your doctor straight away if you think your MS worsens after you have stopped treatment with 
Zeposia (see “If you stop taking Zeposia” in section 3). 

Children and adolescents 
Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents aged under 18 years. This is because Zeposia 
has not been studied in children and adolescents. 

Other medicines and Zeposia
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other 
medicines. This is because Zeposia can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some other 
medicines can affect the way Zeposia works.  

In particular, before taking Zeposia, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently 
taken any of the following medicines: 
 medicines which suppress or modulate your immune system (e.g. ciclosporin and eltrombopag) 

including other medicines used to treat MS, such as alemtuzumab, beta interferon, dimethyl 
fumarate, glatiramer acetate, mitoxantrone, natalizumab or teriflunomide 

 gemfibrozil to reduce levels of fats or cholesterol in the blood 
 clopidogrel, medicine used to prevent blood clots 
 rifampicin, an antibiotic for treating tuberculosis and other serious infections 
 medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors for treating depression (e.g. phenelzine) or 

Parkinson’s disease (e.g. selegiline)  
 medicines that slow your heart rate (such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers) 
 certain type of vaccines. Live attenuated vaccines should be avoided during and for 3 months 

after treatment. 

Pregnancy and breast-feeding  
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask 
your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. 

Pregnancy 
Do not use Zeposia during pregnancy, if you are trying to become pregnant or if you are a woman 
who could become pregnant and you are not using effective contraception. If Zeposia is used during 
pregnancy, there is a risk of harm to the unborn baby. If you are a woman who could become 
pregnant, your doctor will inform you about this risk before you start treatment with Zeposia and will 
ask you to do a pregnancy test in order to ensure that you are not pregnant. You must use effective 
contraception while taking Zeposia and for at least 3 months after you stop taking it. Ask your doctor 
about reliable methods of contraception.  
Your doctor will give you a card which explains why you should not become pregnant while taking 



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Zeposia. 

If you do become pregnant while taking Zeposia, tell your doctor straight away. Your doctor will 
decide to stop treatment (see “If you stop taking Zeposia” in section 3). Specialised pre-natal 
monitoring will be performed. 

Breast-feeding 
You should not breast-feed while you are taking Zeposia. Zeposia can pass into breast milk and there 
is a risk of serious side effects for the baby. 

Driving and using machines
Zeposia has no or negligible influence on your ability to drive and use machines. 

3. How to take Zeposia 

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist 
if you are not sure. 

How much to take 
When you first start taking Zeposia, you need to take at a low dose and gradually build up, to reduce 
any effect in slowing your heart rate. 
 You will be given a ‘treatment initiation pack’ to help you start treatment in this way. It 

contains: 
o 4 light-grey capsules, containing 0.23 mg ozanimod. You take one of these on days 1 

to 4 of treatment. 
o 3 light-grey and orange capsules, containing 0.46 mg ozanimod. You take one of 

these on days 5, 6 and 7. 
 On day 8 and thereafter, once you have completed the ‘initiation pack’, you will move on to a 

‘maintenance pack’ with orange capsules each containing the recommended dose of 0.92 mg 
ozanimod. You will continue regular treatment with one 0.92 mg capsule daily. 

How to take Zeposia 
 Zeposia is for oral use.
 Swallow the capsule whole.  
 You can take the capsule either with or without food. 

If you take more Zeposia than you should
If you take more Zeposia than you should, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the 
medicine pack and this leaflet with you. 

If you forget to take Zeposia 
 If you forget a dose of Zeposia, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you forget the 

dose for the whole day skip the missed dose and take the next dose at your usual time.  
 Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. 
 If you miss one or more doses during the first 14 days of starting Zeposia, talk to your doctor 

about how to re-start your treatment.

If you stop taking Zeposia 
 Do not stop taking Zeposia without talking to your doctor first. 
 Talk to your doctor about how to re-start your treatment if you have stopped taking Zeposia: 

- for 1 day or more during the first 14 days of treatment 
- for more than 7 consecutive days between day 15 and day 28 of treatment 
- for more than 14 consecutive days after day 28 of treatment again. 



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You will need to start the ‘treatment initiation pack’ again. 

Zeposia will stay in your body for up to 3 months after you stop taking it. Your white blood cell count 
(lymphocyte count) may also remain low during this time and the side effects described in this leaflet 
may still occur (see “Possible side effects” in section 4). 

Tell your doctor straight away if you think your MS worsens after you have stopped treatment with 
Zeposia.  

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects 

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.  

Serious side effects 
Tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you notice any of the serious side effects listed below: 

 Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
- slow heart rate 
- urinary tract infection  
- increase in blood pressure 

 Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
- allergic reaction – the signs may include a rash. 

Other side effects 
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following side effects: 

 Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people 
- infections of the nose or nostrils, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx), or voice box 

(larynx) caused by viruses 
-  low level of a type of white blood cell – called lymphocytes 

 Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
- inflammation of the throat (pharyngitis) 
- respiratory infection (sign of lungs infection) 
- drop in blood pressure 
- increased liver enzyme levels in blood tests (a sign of liver problems) or yellow 

pigmentation of the skin, mucus membrane or eyes (jaundice) 
- lung abnormalities which can cause breathlessness 

 Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
- Herpes zoster (shingles) 
- Blurred vision (macular oedema)

Reporting of side effects 
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects 
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system 
listed in Appendix V. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety 
of this medicine. 

5. How to store Zeposia 

 Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. 



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 Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after 
EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. 

 Do not store above 25°C. 
 Do not use this medicine if you notice any damage or signs of tampering with the pack.  
 Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist 

how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the 
environment.  

6. Contents of the pack and other information 

What Zeposia contains  
 The active substance is ozanimod. 

- Zeposia 0.23 mg hard capsules 
Each hard capsule contains 0.23 mg of ozanimod (as hydrochloride). 

- Zeposia 0.46 mg hard capsules
Each hard capsule contains 0.46 mg of ozanimod (as hydrochloride). 

- Zeposia 0.92 mg hard capsules 
Each hard capsule contains 0.92 mg of ozanimod (as hydrochloride). 

 The other ingredients are
- Capsule content: 

Microcrystalline cellulose, silica, colloidal anhydrous, croscarmellose sodium, 
magnesium stearate. 

- Capsule shell: 
 Each 0.23 mg capsule contains gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron 

oxide (E172), black iron oxide (E172) and red iron oxide (E172). 
 Each 0.46 mg capsule contains gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron 

oxide (E172), black iron oxide (E172) and red iron oxide (E172). 
 Each 0.92 mg capsule contains gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron 

oxide (E172) and red iron oxide (E172). 
- Printing ink: iron oxide black (E172), Shellac (E904), propylene glycol (E1520), 

ammonia solution, concentrated (E527), potassium hydroxide (E525) 

What Zeposia looks like and contents of the pack 
 The Zeposia 0.23 mg, 14.3 mm hard capsule has light grey opaque cap and body imprinted in 

black ink with “OZA” on the cap and “0.23 mg” on the body. 
 The Zeposia 0.46 mg, 14.3 mm hard capsule has orange opaque cap and light grey opaque body 

imprinted in black ink with “OZA” on the cap and “0.46 mg” on the body. 
 The Zeposia 0.92 mg, 14.3 mm hard capsule has orange opaque cap and body imprinted in 

black ink with “OZA” on the cap and “0.92 mg” on the body. 

Pack sizes 
 Treatment initiation pack is a wallet pack containing 7 hard capsules: 4 x 0.23 mg hard capsules 

and 3 x 0.46 mg hard capsules. 
 Maintenance pack containing 28 x 0.92 mg hard capsules or 98 x 0.92 mg hard capsules.  

Not all pack sizes may be marketed. 



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Marketing Authorisation Holder  
Celgene Europe B.V. 
Winthontlaan 6 N 
3526 KV Utrecht  
Netherlands  

Manufacturer 
Celgene Distribution B.V. 
Winthontlaan 6 N 
3526 KV Utrecht 
Netherlands 

This leaflet was last revised in 

Other sources of information 

Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available by scanning the QR code on the outer 
packaging with a smartphone. The same information is also available on the following URL : 
www.zeposia-eu-pil.com. 

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency web site: 
http://www.ema.europa.eu. 


	SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
	A. MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH RELEASE
	B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY AND USE
	C. OTHER CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE MARKETINGAUTHORISATION
	D. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE ANDEFFECTIVE USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
	A. LABELLING
	B. PACKAGE LEAFLET