Xydalba

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ANNEX I

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS



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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Xydalba 500 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion

2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Each vial contains dalbavancin hydrochloride equivalent to 500 mg dalbavancin.

After reconstitution each ml contains 20 mg dalbavancin.

The diluted solution for infusion must have a final concentration of 1 to 5 mg/ml dalbavancin (see
section 6.6).

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion (powder for concentrate).

White to off-white to pale yellow powder.

4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

4.1 Therapeutic indications

Xydalba is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) in 
adults (see sections 4.4 and 5.1).

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

4.2 Posology and method of administration

Posology

Recommended dose and duration of treatment for adults
The recommended dose of dalbavancin in adult patients with ABSSSI is 1,500 mg administered as 
either a single infusion of 1,500 mg or as 1,000 mg followed one week later by 500 mg (see 
sections 5.1 and 5.2).

Elderly
No dose adjustment is necessary (see section 5.2).

Renal impairment
Dose adjustments are not required for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (creatinine 
clearance  30 to 79 ml/min). Dose adjustments are not required for patients receiving regularly 
scheduled haemodialysis (3 times/week), and dalbavancin may be administered without regard to the 
timing of haemodialysis.

In patients with chronic renal impairment whose creatinine clearance is < 30 ml/min and who are not 
receiving regularly scheduled haemodialysis, the recommended dose is reduced to either 1,000 mg 
administered as a single infusion or 750 mg followed one week later by 375 mg (see section 5.2).

Hepatic impairment



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No dose adjustment of dalbavancin is recommended for patients with mild hepatic impairment 
(Child-Pugh A). Caution should be exercised when prescribing dalbavancin to patients with moderate 
or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B & C) as no data are available to determine appropriate 
dosing (see sections 5.2).

Paediatric population
The safety and efficacy of dalbavancin in children aged from birth to < 18 years has not yet been 
established. Currently available data are described in section 5.2, but no recommendation on a 
posology can be made.

Method of administration 

Intravenous use

Xydalba must be reconstituted and then further diluted prior to administration by intravenous infusion
over a 30 - minute period. For instructions on reconstitution and dilution of the medicinal product 
before administration, see section 6.6.

4.3 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

Hypersensitivity reactions

Dalbavancin should be administered with caution in patients known to be hypersensitive to other 
glycopeptides since cross-hypersensitivity may occur. If an allergic reaction to dalbavancin occurs, 
administration should be discontinued and appropriate therapy for the allergic reaction should be 
instituted.

Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile-associated diarrhoea

Antibacterial-associated colitis and pseudomembranous colitis have been reported with the use of 
nearly all antibiotics and may range in severity from mild to life threatening. Therefore, it is important 
to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhoea during or subsequent to the treatment 
with dalbavancin (see section 4.8). In such circumstance, the discontinuation of dalbavancin and the 
use of supportive measures together with the administration of specific treatment for Clostridioides 
(formerly Clostridium) difficile should be considered. These patients must never be treated with 
medicinal products that suppress the peristalsis.

Infusion-related reactions

Xydalba is to be administered via intravenous infusion, using a total infusion time of 30 minutes to 
minimise the risk of infusion-related reactions. Rapid intravenous infusions of glycopeptide 
antibacterial agents can cause reactions that resemble “Red-Man Syndrome”, including flushing of the 
upper body, urticaria, pruritus, and/or rash. Stopping or slowing the infusion may result in cessation of 
these reactions.

Renal impairment

Information on the efficacy and safety of dalbavancin in patients with creatinine clearance 
< 30 ml/min is limited. Based on simulations, dose adjustment is needed for patients with chronic 
renal impairment whose creatinine clearance is < 30 ml/min and who are not receiving regular 
haemodialysis (see sections 4.2 and 5.2). 

Mixed infections



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In mixed infections in which Gram-negative bacteria are suspected patients should also be treated with 
an appropriate antibacterial agent(s) against Gram-negative bacteria (see section 5.1).

Non-susceptible organisms

The use of antibiotics may promote the overgrowth of non-susceptible micro-organisms. If 
superinfection occurs during therapy, appropriate measures should be taken.

Limitations of the clinical data

There is limited data on safety and efficacy of dalbavancin when administered for more than two doses 
(one week apart). In the major trials in ABSSSI the types of infections treated were confined to 
cellulitis/erysipelas, abscesses and wound infections only. There is no experience with dalbavancin in 
the treatment of severely immunocompromised patients.

4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Results from an in vitro receptor screening study do not indicate a likely interaction with other 
therapeutic targets or a potential for clinically relevant pharmacodynamic interactions (see 
section 5.1).

Clinical drug-drug interaction studies with dalbavancin have not been conducted.

Potential for other medicinal products to affect the pharmacokinetics of dalbavancin.

Dalbavancin is not metabolised by CYP enzymes in vitro, therefore co-administered CYP inducers or 
inhibitors are unlikely to influence the pharmacokinetics of dalbavancin.

It is not known if dalbavancin is a substrate for hepatic uptake and efflux transporters. 
Co-administration with inhibitors of these transporters may increase the exposure to dalbavancin. 
Examples of such transporter inhibitors are boosted protease inhibitors, verapamil, quinidine, 
itraconazole, clarithromycin and cyclosporine.

Potential for dalbavancin to affect the pharmacokinetics of other medicinal products.

The interaction potential of dalbavancin on medicinal products metabolised by CYP enzymes is 
expected to be low since it is neither an inhibitor nor an inducer of CYP enzymes in vitro. There are 
no data on dalbavancin as an inhibitor of CYP2C8.

It is not known if dalbavancin is an inhibitor of transporters. Increased exposure to transporter 
substrates sensitive for inhibited transporter activity, such as statins and digoxin, cannot be excluded if 
combined with dalbavancin.

4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

There are no data from the use of dalbavancin in pregnant women. Studies in animals have shown 
reproductive toxicity (see section 5.3).

Xydalba is not recommended during pregnancy, unless the potential expected benefit clearly justifies 
the potential risk to the foetus.

Breast-feeding

It is unknown whether dalbavancin is excreted in human milk. However, dalbavancin is excreted in 



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the milk of lactating rats and may be excreted in human breast milk. Dalbavancin is not well absorbed 
orally; however, an impact on the gastrointestinal flora or mouth flora of a breast-feeding infant cannot 
be excluded. A decision must be made whether to continue/discontinue breast-feeding or to 
continue/discontinue therapy with Xydalba taking into account the benefit of breast-feeding for the 
child and the benefit of therapy for the woman.

Fertility

Studies in animals have shown reduced fertility (see section 5.3). The potential risk for humans is 
unknown. 

4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Xydalba may have a minor influence on the ability to drive and use machines, as dizziness has been 
reported in a small number of patients (see section 4.8).

4.8 Undesirable effects

Summary of the safety profile

In Phase 2 / 3 clinical studies, 2,473 patients received dalbavancin administered as either a single 
infusion of 1,500 mg or as 1,000 mg followed one week later by 500 mg. The most common adverse 
reactions occurring in ≥ 1 % of patients treated with dalbavancin were nausea (2.4 %), diarrhoea 
(1.9 %), and headache (1.3 %) and were generally of mild or moderate severity.

Tabulated list of adverse reactions (Table 1)

The following adverse reactions have been identified in Phase 2/3 clinical trials with dalbavancin. 
Adverse reactions are classified according to System Organ Class and frequency. Frequency 
categories are derived according to the following conventions: 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 1

System Organ Class Common Uncommon Rare
Infections and infestations vulvovaginal mycotic infection, urinary 

tract infection, fungal infection,
Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium)
difficile colitis, oral candidiasis

Blood and lymphatic system 
disorders

anaemia, thrombocytosis, eosinophilia, 
leucopenia, neutropenia

Immune system disorders anaphylactoid 
reaction 

Metabolism and nutrition 
disorders

decreased appetite

Psychiatric disorders insomnia
Nervous system disorders headache dysgeusia, dizziness
Vascular disorders flushing, phlebitis
Respiratory, thoracic and 
mediastinal disorders

cough bronchospasm

Gastrointestinal disorders nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, 
abdominal discomfort, vomiting

Skin and subcutaneous tissue 
disorders

pruritus, urticaria, rash

Reproductive system and 
breast disorders

vulvovaginal pruritus

General disorders and 
administration site 
conditions

infusion-related reactions

Investigations blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, 
alanine aminotransferase increased, 



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System Organ Class Common Uncommon Rare
aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood 
uric acid increased, liver function test 
abnormal, transaminases increased, blood 
alkaline phosphatase increased, platelet 
count increased, body temperature 
increased, hepatic enzyme increased,
gamma-glutamyl transferase increased,

Description of selected adverse reactions

Class adverse reactions
Ototoxicity has been associated with glycopeptide use (vancomycin and teicoplanin); patients who are 
receiving concomitant therapy with an ototoxic medicinal product, such as an aminoglycoside, may be 
at increased risk.

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

No specific information is available on the treatment of overdose with dalbavancin, as dose-limiting 
toxicity has not been observed in clinical studies. In Phase 1 studies, healthy volunteers have been 
administered single doses of up to 1,500 mg, and cumulative doses up to 4,500 mg over a period of up 
to 8 weeks, with no signs of toxicity or laboratory results of clinical concern. In Phase 3 studies, 
patients have been administered single doses of up to 1,500 mg.

Treatment of overdose with dalbavancin should consist of observation and general supportive 
measures. Although no information is available specifically regarding the use of haemodialysis to treat 
overdose, it should be noted that in a Phase 1 study in patients with renal impairment, less than 6 % of 
the recommended dalbavancin dose was removed after 3 hours of haemodialysis.

5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Pharmacotherapeutic group: antibacterials for systemic use, glycopeptide antibacterials,
ATC code: J01XA04.

Mechanism of action

Dalbavancin is a bactericidal lipoglycopeptide.

Its mechanism of action in susceptible Gram-positive bacteria involves interruption of cell wall 
synthesis by binding to the terminal D-alanyl-D-alanine of the stem peptide in nascent cell wall 
peptidoglycan, preventing cross-linking (transpeptidation and transglycosylation) of disaccharide 
subunits resulting in bacterial cell death.

Mechanism of resistance

All Gram-negative bacteria are inherently resistant to dalbavancin.

Resistance to dalbavancin in Staphylococcus spp. and Enterococcus spp. is mediated by VanA, a 
genotype that results in modification of the target peptide in nascent cell wall. Based on in vitro



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studies the activity of dalbavancin is not affected by other classes of vancomycin resistance genes.

Dalbavancin MICs are higher for vancomycin-intermediate staphylococci (VISA) than for fully 
vancomycin susceptible strains. If the isolates with higher dalbavancin MICs represent stable 
phenotypes and are correlated with resistance to the other glycopeptides, then the likely mechanism 
would be an increase in the number of glycopeptide targets in nascent peptidoglycan.

Cross-resistance between dalbavancin and other classes of antibiotics was not seen in in vitro studies.
Methicillin resistance has no impact on dalbavancin activity.

Interactions with other antibacterial agents

In in vitro studies, no antagonism has been observed between dalbavancin and other commonly used 
antibiotics (i.e. cefepime, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, imipenem, meropenem, amikacin, aztreonam, 
ciprofloxacin, piperacillin/tazobactam and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole), when tested against 
12 species of Gram-negative pathogens (see section 4.5).

Susceptibility testing breakpoints

Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) breakpoints determined by the European Committee on 
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) are:

 Staphylococcus spp.: Susceptible ≤ 0.125 mg/l; Resistant > 0.125 mg/l,
 Beta-haemolytic streptococci of Groups A, B, C, G: Susceptible ≤ 0.125 mg/l; Resistant

> 0.125 mg/l,
 Viridans group streptococci (Streptococcus anginosus group only): Susceptible

≤ 0.125 mg/l; Resistant > 0.125 mg/l.

PK/PD relationship

Bactericidal activity against staphylococci in vitro is time-dependent at serum concentrations of 
dalbavancin similar to those obtained at the recommended dose in humans. In vivo PK/PD relationship 
of dalbavancin for S. aureus was investigated using a neutropenic model of animal infection that 
showed that net reduction in the log10 of colony-forming units (CFU) was greatest when larger doses 
were given less frequently. 

Clinical efficacy against specific pathogens

Efficacy has been demonstrated in clinical studies against the pathogens listed for ABSSSI that were 
susceptible to dalbavancin in vitro:

 Staphylococcus aureus,
 Streptococcus pyogenes,
 Streptococcus agalactiae,
 Streptococcus dysgalactiae,
 Streptococcus anginosus group (includes S. anginosus, S. intermedius, and S. 

constellatus).

Antibacterial activity against other relevant pathogens

Clinical efficacy has not been established against the following pathogens although in vitro studies 
suggest that they would be susceptible to dalbavancin in the absence of acquired mechanisms of 
resistance:

 Group G streptococci
 Clostridium perfringens
 Peptostreptococcus spp.

Paediatric population



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The European Medicines Agency has deferred the obligation to submit the results of studies with 
Xydalba in one or more subsets of the paediatric population in ABSSSI (see sections 4.2 and 5.2 for 
information on paediatric use).

5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

The pharmacokinetics of dalbavancin have been characterised in healthy subjects, patients, and special 
populations. Systemic exposures to dalbavancin are dose proportional following single doses over a 
range of 140 to 1120 mg, indicating linear pharmacokinetics of dalbavancin. No accumulation of 
dalbavancin was observed following multiple intravenous infusions administered once-weekly for up 
to 8 weeks (1,000 mg on Day 1, followed by up to 7 weekly 500 mg doses) in healthy adults.

The mean terminal elimination half-life (t1/2) was 372 (range 333 to 405) hours. The pharmacokinetics 
of dalbavancin are best described using a three-compartment model (α and β distributional phases 
followed by a terminal elimination phase). Thus, the distributional half-life (t1/2β), which constitutes 
most of the clinically-relevant concentration-time profile, ranged from 5 to 7 days and is consistent 
with once-weekly dosing.

Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters of dalbavancin following the two-dose regimen and the 
single-dose regimen, respectively, are shown in Table 2 below.

Table 2

Mean (SD) dalbavancin pharmacokinetic parameters using population PK analysis1

Parameter Two-dose regimen2 Single-dose regimen3

Cmax (mg/L) Day 1: 281 (52) Day 1: 411 (86)

Day 8: 141 (26)

AUC0-Day14
(mg•h/L)

18100 (4600) 20300 (5300)

CL (L/h) 0.048 (0.0086) 0.049 (0.0096)
1   Source: DAL-MS-01.
2    1,000 mg on Day 1 + 500 mg on Day 8; Study DUR001-303 subjects with evaluable PK sample.
3    1,500 mg; Study DUR001-303 subjects with evaluable PK sample.

The dalbavancin plasma concentration-time following the two-dose and the single-dose regimens, 
respectively, are shown in Figure 1. 



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Figure 1. Dalbavancin Plasma Concentrations versus time in a typical ABSSSI patient 
(simulation using population pharmacokinetic model) for both the single and the two-dose 
regimens.

Distribution

Clearance and volume of distribution at steady state are comparable between healthy subjects and 
patients with infections. The volume of distribution at steady state was similar to the volume of 
extracellular fluid. Dalbavancin is reversibly bound to human plasma proteins, primarily to albumin. 
The plasma protein binding of dalbavancin is 93 % and is not altered as a function of drug 
concentration, renal insufficiency, or hepatic insufficiency. Following a single intravenous dose of 
1,000 mg in healthy volunteers AUC in skin blister fluid amounted (bound and unbound dalbavancin) 
to approximately 60 % of the plasma AUC at day 7 post-dose.

Biotransformation

Metabolites have not been observed in significant amounts in human plasma. The metabolites 
hydroxy-dalbavancin and mannosyl aglycone have been detected in urine (< 25 % of administered 
dose). The metabolic pathways responsible for producing these metabolites have not been identified; 
however, due to the relatively minor contribution of metabolism to the overall elimination of 
dalbavancin, drug-drug interactions via inhibition or induction of metabolism of dalbavancin are not 
anticipated. Hydroxy-dalbavancin and mannosyl aglycone show significantly less antibacterial activity
compared to dalbavancin.

Elimination

Following administration of a single 1,000 mg dose in healthy subjects, an average of 19 % to 33 % of 
the administered dalbavancin dose was excreted in urine as dalbavancin and 8 % to 12 % as the 
metabolite hydroxy-dalbavancin. Approximately 20 % of the administered dose was excreted in 
faeces.

Special populations

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The pharmacokinetics of dalbavancin were evaluated in 28 subjects with varying degrees of renal 
impairment and in 15 matched control subjects with normal renal function. Following a single dose of 
500 mg or 1,000 mg dalbavancin, the mean plasma clearance (CLT) was reduced 11 %, 35 %, and 
47 % in subjects with mild (CLCR 50 - 79 ml/min), moderate (CLCR 30 – 49 ml/min), and severe 
(CLCR < 30 ml/min) renal impairment, respectively, compared to subjects with normal renal function. 
The mean AUC for subjects with creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min was approximately 2 - fold higher. 
The clinical significance of the decrease in mean plasma CLT, and the associated increase in AUC0-∞ 
noted in these pharmacokinetic studies of dalbavancin in subjects with severe renal impairment has not 
been established. Dalbavancin pharmacokinetics in subjects with end-stage renal disease receiving 
regularly scheduled renal dialysis (3 times/week) were similar to those observed in subjects with mild 
to moderate renal impairment, and less than 6 % of an administered dose is removed after 3 hours of 
haemodialysis. For dosing instructions in subjects with renal impairment refer to section 4.2.

Hepatic impairment

The pharmacokinetics of dalbavancin were evaluated in 17 subjects with mild, moderate, or severe 
hepatic impairment and compared to 9 matched healthy subjects with normal hepatic function. The 
mean AUC was unchanged in subjects with mild hepatic impairment compared to subjects with 
normal hepatic function; however, the mean AUC decreased by 28 % and 31 %, respectively, in 
subjects with moderate and severe hepatic impairment. The cause and the clinical significance of the 
decreased exposure in subjects with moderate and severe hepatic function are unknown.  For dosing 
instructions in subjects with hepatic impairment refer to section 4.2.

Gender

Clinically significant gender-related differences in dalbavancin pharmacokinetics have not been 
observed in healthy subjects or in patients with infections. No dose adjustment is recommended based 
on gender.

Elderly

The pharmacokinetics of dalbavancin were not significantly altered with age; therefore, dose 
adjustment is not necessary based on age (see section 4.2). The experience with dalbavancin in elderly 
is limited: 276 patients ≥ 75 years of age were included in the Phase 2/3 clinical studies, of which 173 
received dalbavancin. Patients up to 93 years of age have been included in clinical studies.

Paediatric population

The safety and efficacy of Xydalba in children aged from birth to < 18 years have not yet been
established.

A total of 10 paediatric patients with ages 12 to 16 years who had resolving infections were given 
single doses of either dalbavancin 1,000 mg (body weight ≥ 60 kg) or dalbavancin 15 mg/kg
(body weight < 60 kg). 

Mean plasma exposures for dalbavancin, based on AUCinf (17,495 µg•h/ml and 16,248 µg •h/ml) and 
Cmax (212 µg/ml and 191 µg/ml) were similar when administered as 1,000 mg to paediatric subjects
(12-16 years) weighing > 60 kg (61.9 - 105.2 kg) or as 15 mg/kg to paediatric subjects weighing 
< 60 kg (47.9-58.9 kg). Apparent terminal t½ was similar for dalbavancin doses of 1,000 mg and 
15 mg/kg, with mean values of 227 and 202 hours, respectively. The safety profile of dalbavancin in 
the subjects aged between 12 and 16 years in this study was consistent with the safety profile observed 
in adults treated with dalbavancin.

5.3 Preclinical safety data

Dalbavancin toxicity has been evaluated after daily intravenous administration for durations of up to 



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3 months in rats and dogs. Dose-dependent toxicity included serum chemistry and histological 
evidence of renal and hepatic injury, reduced red blood cell parameters and injection site irritation. In 
dogs only, infusion reactions characterised by skin swelling and/or redness (not associated with the 
injection site), mucosal pallor, salivation, vomiting, sedation, and modest declines in blood pressure 
and increases in heart rate were observed in a dose-dependent manner. These infusion reactions were 
transient (resolved within 1 hour post-dosing) and were attributed to histamine release. Dalbavancin 
toxicity profile in juvenile rats was consistent with that previously observed in adult rats at the same 
dose (mg/kg /day) levels.

Reproductive toxicity studies in rats and rabbits showed no evidence of a teratogenic effect. In rats, at 
exposures approximately 3 times above clinical exposure, there was reduced fertility and an increased 
incidence of embryo-lethality, reductions in foetal weight and skeletal ossification and increased 
neonatal mortality. In rabbits, abortion occurred in conjunction with maternal toxicity at exposures 
below the human therapeutic range.

Long-term carcinogenicity studies have not been conducted. Dalbavancin was not mutagenic or 
clastogenic in a battery of in vitro and in vivo genotoxicity tests.

6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

6.1 List of excipients

Mannitol (E421)
Lactose monohydrate
Hydrochloric acid (for pH-adjustment)
Sodium hydroxide (for pH-adjustment)

6.2 Incompatibilities

Sodium chloride solutions may cause precipitation and must not be used for reconstitution or dilution 
(see section 6.6).

This medicinal product must not be mixed with other medicinal products or intravenous solutions 
other than those mentioned in section 6.6.

6.3 Shelf life

Dry powder: 4 years

Chemical and physical in-use stability of Xydalba has been demonstrated for both the reconstituted 
concentrate and for the diluted solution for 48 hours at or below 25 °C. The total in-use stability from 
reconstitution to administration should not exceed 48 hours.

From a microbiological point of view, the product should be used immediately. If not used 
immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and 
would normally not be longer than 24 hours at 2 to 8 °C, unless reconstitution/dilution has taken place 
in controlled and validated aseptic conditions. Do not freeze.

6.4 Special precautions for storage

This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.

For storage conditions after reconstitution and dilution of the medicinal product, see section 6.3.

6.5 Nature and contents of container 



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Single-use 48 ml type I glass vial with an elastomeric stopper and a green flip off seal.

Each pack contains 1 vial. 

6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Xydalba must be reconstituted with sterile water for injections and subsequently diluted with 
50 mg/ml (5 %) glucose solution for infusion.

Xydalba vials are for single-use only.

Instructions for reconstitution and dilution

Aseptic technique must be used for reconstitution and dilution of Xydalba.
1. The content of each vial must be reconstituted by slowly adding 25 ml of water for 

injections.
2. Do not shake. To avoid foaming, alternate between gentle swirling and inversion of the 

vial, until its contents are completely dissolved. The reconstitution time may be up to 
5 minutes.

3. The reconstituted concentrate in the vial contains 20 mg/ml dalbavancin.
4. The reconstituted concentrate must be a clear, colourless to yellow solution with no 

visible particles.
5. The reconstituted concentrate must be further diluted with 50 mg/ml (5 %) glucose 

solution for infusion.
6. To dilute the reconstituted concentrate, the appropriate volume of the 20 mg / ml 

concentrate must be transferred from the vial to an intravenous bag or bottle containing 
50 mg/ml (5 %) glucose solution for infusion. For example: 25 ml of the concentrate 
contains 500 mg dalbavancin.

7. After dilution the solution for infusion must have a final concentration of 1 to 5 mg/ml 
dalbavancin

8. The solution for infusion must be clear, colourless to yellow solution with no visible
particles.

9. If particulate matter or discoloration is identified, the solution must be discarded.

Xydalba must not be mixed with other medicinal products or intravenous solutions. Sodium chloride 
containing solutions can cause precipitation and should NOT be used for reconstitution or dilution. 
The compatibility of reconstituted Xydalba concentrate has only been established with 50 mg/ml (5 %) 
glucose solution for infusion.

If a common intravenous line is being used to administer other medicinal products in addition to 
Xydalba, the line should be flushed before and after each Xydalba infusion with 5% glucose solution 
for infusion. 

Disposal

Discard any portion of the reconstituted solution that remains unused.

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

7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Ltd.,
Clonshaugh Business & Technology Park,
Dublin 17, D17 E400, Ireland 



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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) 

EU/1/14/986/001

9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

Date of first authorisation: 19 February 2015
Date of latest authorisation: 

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. MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE 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 responsible for batch release

Almac Pharma Services Limited
Seagoe Industrial Estate
Craigavon
Co Armagh
BT63 5UA
United Kingdom

Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Ltd.,
Clonshaugh Business & Technology Park,
Dublin 17, D17 E400, Ireland

Almac Pharma Services (Ireland) Limited
Finnabair Industrial Estate, 
Dundalk, 
Co. Louth, A91 P9KD, Ireland

The printed package leaflet of the medicinal product must state the name and address of the 
manufacturer responsible for the release of the concerned batch.

B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY AND USE 

Medicinal product subject to medical prescription.

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.

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.



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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

Carton

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Xydalba 500 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
dalbavancin

2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)

Each vial contains dalbavancin hydrochloride equivalent to 500 mg of dalbavancin.
After reconstitution each ml contains 20 mg dalbavancin.

3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS

Mannitol (E421), 
Lactose monohydrate, 
Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment)

4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS

Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion

1 vial

5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION

Read the package leaflet before use.
Intravenous use after reconstitution and dilution.
For single use only

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



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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

Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Ltd.,
Clonshaugh Business & Technology Park,
Dublin 17, D17 E400, Ireland 

12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) 

EU/1/14/986/001

13. BATCH NUMBER

Lot

14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY

15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE

16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE

Justification for not including Braille accepted

17. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER – 2D BARCODE

2D barcode carrying the unique identifier included.

18. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER - HUMAN READABLE DATA

PC:
SN:
NN:



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MINIMUM PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON SMALL IMMEDIATE PACKAGING UNITS

Vial label 

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION

Xydalba 500 mg powder for concentrate
dalbavancin
intravenous use after reconstitution and dilution

2. METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION

3. EXPIRY DATE

EXP

4. BATCH NUMBER

Lot

5. CONTENTS BY WEIGHT, BY VOLUME OR BY UNIT

6. OTHER

Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Ltd.



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B. PACKAGE LEAFLET



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Package leaflet: Information for the patient

Xydalba 500 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
dalbavancin

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you are given 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, pharmacist or nurse.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible 

side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

What is in this leaflet
1. What Xydalba is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you are given Xydalba
3. How you will be given Xydalba
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Xydalba
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Xydalba is and what it is used for

Xydalba contains the active substance dalbavancin, which is an antibiotic of the glycopeptide group.

Xydalba is used to treat adults with infections of the skin or in the layers of flesh below the skin. 

Xydalba works by killing certain bacteria, which can cause serious infections. It kills these bacteria by 
interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls.

If you also have other bacteria that cause your infection, your doctor may decide to treat you with 
other antibiotics in addition to Xydalba.

2. What you need to know before you are given Xydalba

Do not use Xydalba if you are allergic to dalbavancin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine 
(listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before being given Xydalba:
 If you have or have had kidney problems. Depending on the condition of your kidney, 

your doctor may have to reduce your dose.
 If you are suffering from diarrhoea, or you have previously suffered from diarrhoea 

when being treated with antibiotics.
 If you are allergic to other antibiotics such as vancomycin or teicoplanin.

Diarrhoea during or after treatment

If you develop diarrhoea during or after your treatment, tell your doctor at once. Do not take any 
medicine to treat your diarrhoea without first checking with your doctor.

Infusion-related reactions



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Intravenous infusions with these types of antibiotics can cause flushing of the upper body, hives, 
itching and/or rashes. If you experience these types of reactions your doctor may decide to stop or 
slow the infusion.

Other infections

Using antibiotics may sometimes allow a new and different infection to develop. If this happens tell 
your doctor and they will decide what to do.

Children and adolescents

Do not give this medicine to children under 18 years of age. The use of Xydalba in children under 18 
has not yet been studied.

Other medicines and Xydalba

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken or might take any other 
medicines.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding 

Xydalba is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. This is because it is not 
known what effect it might have on an unborn baby. Before you are given this medicine, tell your 
doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby. You and 
your doctor will decide if you will be given Xydalba.

It is not known if Xydalba passes into breast milk in humans. Ask your doctor for advice before 
breast-feeding your baby. You and your doctor will decide if you will be given Xydalba. You should 
not breastfeed when given Xydalba.

Driving and using machines

Xydalba may cause dizziness. Take care with driving and using machines after you have been given 
this medicine.

Xydalba contains sodium

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, so it is essentially 
‘sodium- free’.

3. How you will be given Xydalba

Xydalba will be given to you by a doctor or nurse.

Xydalba is given in a single dose of 1,500 mg or in two doses a week apart: 1,000 mg on Day 1 and 
500 mg on Day 8. 

You will be given Xydalba through a drip directly into your bloodstream through a vein 
(intravenously) over 30 minutes.

Patients with chronic kidney problems

If you suffer from chronic kidney problems, your doctor may decide to reduce your dose. 

If you are given more Xydalba than you should



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Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you are concerned that you may have been given too much 
Xydalba.

If you miss a dose of Xydalba

Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you are concerned that you are missing the 2nd dose.

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

4. Possible side effects

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

Serious side effects

Tell your doctor straight away if you get any of these symptoms - you may need urgent medical 
attention:

 Sudden swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue; severe rash; itchiness; throat 
tightening; drop in blood pressure; difficulty in swallowing and /or difficulty in 
breathing. These may all be signs of a hypersensitivity reaction and may be 
life-threatening. This severe reaction has been reported as a rare side effect. It may affect 
up to 1 in 1,000 people.

 Abdominal pain (stomach ache) and/or watery diarrhoea. The symptoms may become 
severe or may not go away and the stools may contain blood or mucus. These may be 
signs of an infection of the bowel. In this situation, you should not take medicines that 
stop or slow bowel movement. Infection of the bowel has been reported as an uncommon 
side effect. It may affect up to 1 in 100 people.

 Changes in hearing. This has been reported as a side effect with a similar medicine. The 
frequency is not known. The frequency cannot be estimated from the available data. 

Other side effects reported with Xydalba are listed below. 

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you get any of the following side effects:

Common - may affect up to 1 in 10 people:
• Headache
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Diarrhoea 

Uncommon - may affect up to 1 in 100 people:
• Vaginal infections, fungal infections, oral thrush 
• Urinary tract infections
• Anaemia (low levels of red blood cells), high blood platelet counts (thrombocytosis), 

increased blood counts of a type of white blood cell called eosinophils (eosinophilia), low 
levels of other types of white blood cell (leucopenia, neutropenia)

• Changes in other blood tests
• Decreased appetite
• Difficulty sleeping 
• Dizziness
• Change in sense of taste
• Inflammation and swelling of surface veins, flushing
• Cough
• Abdominal pain and discomfort, indigestion, constipation
• Abnormal liver function test
• An increase in alkaline phosphatase (an enzyme found in the body)
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• Genital itching (females)
• Pain, redness or swelling at the place where the infusion was given
• Feeling hot 
• Increase in blood levels of gamma-glutamyl transferase (an enzyme produced by the liver 

and other body tissues)
•         Rash
•         Being sick (vomiting)

Rare - may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people:
• Difficulty breathing (bronchospasm)

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. 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 Xydalba

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

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

This medicine does not require any special storage conditions if kept unopened in the original 
container.

The prepared Xydalba solution for infusion must not be used if there are any particles or the solution is 
cloudy.

Xydalba is for single use only.

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 Xydalba contains
 The active substance is dalbavancin. Each vial of powder contains dalbavancin hydrochloride 

equivalent to 500 mg of dalbavancin.
 The other ingredients are mannitol (E421), lactose monohydrate, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium 

hydroxide (for pH adjustment only).

What Xydalba looks like and contents of the pack

Xydalba powder for concentrate for solution for infusion is provided in a 48 ml glass vial with a green 
flip off seal. The vial contains white to off-white to pale yellow powder.
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Marketing Authorisation Holder

Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Ltd.,
Clonshaugh Business & Technology Park,
Dublin 17, D17 E400, Ireland 

Manufacturer

Almac Pharma Services Ltd
Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, Country Armagh BT63 5UA
United Kingdom

Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Ltd., 
Clonshaugh Business & Technology Park, 
Dublin 17, D17 E400, Ireland

Almac Pharma Services (Ireland) Limited
Finnabair Industrial Estate, 
Dundalk, 
Co. Louth, A91 P9KD, Ireland

For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing 
Authorisation Holder:

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Tel: + 420 546 123 111 
info@angelini.cz

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This leaflet was last revised in {MM/YYYY}.

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

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The following information is intended for medical or healthcare professionals only:

Important: Please refer to the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) before prescribing.

Xydalba must be reconstituted with sterile water for injections and subsequently diluted with 
50 mg/ml (5 %) glucose solution for infusion.

Xydalba vials are for single-use only.

Instructions for reconstitution and dilution

Aseptic technique must be used for reconstitution and dilution of Xydalba.
1. The content of each vial must be reconstituted by slowly adding 25 ml of water for 

injections.
2. Do not shake. To avoid foaming, alternate between gentle swirling and inversion of the 

vial, until its contents are completely dissolved. The reconstitution time may be up to 
5 minutes.

3. The reconstituted concentrate in the vial contains 20 mg /ml dalbavancin.
4. The reconstituted concentrate must be a clear, colourless to yellow solution with no 

visible particles.
5. The reconstituted concentrate must be further diluted with 50 mg/ml (5 %) glucose 

solution for infusion.
6. To dilute the reconstituted concentrate, the appropriate volume of the 20 mg/ml 

concentrate must be transferred from the vial to an intravenous bag or bottle containing 
50 mg/ml (5 %) glucose solution for infusion. For example: 25 ml of the concentrate 
contains 500 mg dalbavancin.

7. After dilution the solution for infusion must have a final concentration of 1 to 5 mg/ml 
dalbavancin

8. The solution for infusion must be clear, colourless to yellow solution with no visible 
particles.

9. If particulate matter or discoloration is identified, the solution must be discarded.

Xydalba must not be mixed with other medicinal products or intravenous solutions. Sodium chloride 
containing solutions can cause precipitation and should NOT be used for reconstitution or dilution. 
The compatibility of reconstituted Xydalba concentrate has only been established with 50 mg/ml (5 %) 
glucose solution for infusion.

If a common intravenous line is being used to administer other medicinal products in addition to 
Xydalba, the line should be flushed before and after each Xydalba infusion with 5% glucose solution 
for infusion. 



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Disposal

Discard any portion of the reconstituted solution that remains unused.

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


	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 MARKETING AUTHORISATION
	D. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
	A. LABELLING
	B. PACKAGE LEAFLET