2. What should I know before I take Cenrifki?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to tolebrutinib or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of the CMI or have liver problems.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with Cenrifki and affect how it works.
4. How do I take Cenrifki?
You take one tablet orally once a day with a meal, preferably at the same time each
day.
5. What should I know while taking Cenrifki?
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Things you should do
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Remind any doctor, nurse, pharmacist or dentist you visit that you are taking Cenrifki.
It is important to keep all appointments so that your doctor can see if Cenrifki works
for you.
Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you have signs that could indicate potential
liver problems.
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Things you should not do
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Do not stop your treatment with Cenrifki unless your doctor advises you to.
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Looking after your medicine
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Store Cenrifki below 30°C.
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6. Are there any side effects?
Serious side effects may cause your liver to not work properly, and may increase your
likelihood of developing infections. Common side effects may include COVID-19, upper
respiratory tract infections, influenza, lower respiratory tract and lung infections,
spots caused by bleeding into the skin, abdominal pain, increased liver enzymes, bruising,
and heavy menstrual bleeding.
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.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems .
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WARNING: Cenrifki may cause your liver to not work properly and can cause serious
and potentially fatal liver injury. To help reduce your risk of liver problems, your
doctor or nurse will perform blood tests to check your liver before you start treatment,
then once a week for the first 12 weeks, then once a month from months 4 to 12, then
every 6 months onwards.
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Active ingredient(s):
tolebrutinib
Full Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using Cenrifki. You should also speak to your doctor if you would like further information or if you
have any concerns or questions about using Cenrifki.
A Patient Guide is also available to you to provide important safety information while
receiving your treatment with Cenrifki.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I taking Cenrifki?
Cenrifki contains the active ingredient tolebrutinib.
Tolebrutinib is an immunomodulatory agent that modifies the activity of certain cell
types of the immune system.
Cenrifki is used to treat adults with non-relapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple
Sclerosis (nrSPMS) and to slow disability accumulation in the absence of relapse activity
with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS).
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects the central nervous system (CNS), especially the nerves
in the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the immune system (the body’s defence system)
works incorrectly and attacks a protective layer (called myelin sheath) around nerve
cells in the brain and causes inflammation. Breakdown of the myelin sheath stops the
nerves from working properly.
Symptoms of MS depend on which part of the central nervous system is affected and
can include problems with walking and balance, weakness, numbness, double vision and
blurring, poor coordination, and bladder problems. In nrSPMS, the symptoms such as
those listed above, gradually continue to worsen after an initial relapsing period
and gradually worsen the symptoms listed above.
Cenrifki targets specific immune cells called B cells and microglia inside the CNS.
Cenrifki aims to reduce immune cell activation and prevent them from causing inflammation
and damage which slows the progression of your disease. Cenrifki helps to significantly
slow down the progression of the disease and reduce deterioration of your ability
to do everyday tasks.
2. What should I know before I take Cenrifki?
Warnings
Do not use Cenrifki if:
you are allergic to tolebrutinib, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this
leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
you have liver problems.
you have a severely weakened immune system or severe infections that are not under
control.
Check with your doctor if you:
you suffer from liver disease.
you are taking or plan to take other medicines that may affect your liver, especially
during the first 12 weeks of Cenrifki treatment. Your doctor may need to consider
alternative options for those medicines.
you are using or plan to use herbal or dietary supplements. Some of these may potentially
affect your liver, and you should avoid using them while taking Cenrifki.
have a fever or infection, or you are unable to fight infections.
you are going to have a vaccination.
you have a bleeding disorder, have recently undergone surgery or have one scheduled,
or are taking medicines that may increase your risk of bleeding.
you have a history of irregular heartbeat particularly atrial fibrillation.
you have or have had thoughts of harming or killing yourself. You (or your caregiver)
should contact your doctor immediately if any such thoughts occur.
Cenrifki may cause your liver to not work properly, particularly in the first 12 weeks.
To monitor your liver, your doctor or nurse will request a blood test to check your
liver:
before you start taking Cenrifki
then once a week for the first 12 weeks
then once a month from months 4 to 12
then every 6 months onwards
If you had to stop taking Cenrifki because of abnormal liver test results, or if there
has been a break in your treatment of one year or more, you should begin the blood
test schedule outlined above from the start when you restart Cenrifki treatment.
If you miss a scheduled blood test, immediately tell your doctor or nurse and reschedule
the blood test to be completed as soon as possible.
Talk to your doctor before taking Cenrifki if you have an infection or are unable
to fight infections. Cenrifki may make you more likely to get infections. If you have
an active infection, you must not start taking Cenrifki until the infection has cleared
up. Tell your doctor straight away if you develop any signs or symptoms of infection
such as cough, fever, blocked or runny nose, sore throat, or headache, during treatment
with Cenrifki. Your doctor will evaluate you and may need to stop your treatment temporarily
if you develop a serious infection.
Medicines that can weaken your immune system (such as immunosuppressants), may increase
your risk of getting infections when used together with Cenrifki. Your doctor will
advise you on the most appropriate course of action should you need to take such medicines
while on Cenrifki treatment.
Tell your doctor if you have recently been given any vaccine or are going to get one
in the near future. You must avoid vaccinations with live or live attenuated vaccines
during treatment with Cenrifki, as it may make you more likely to get infections.
If you need a live or live attenuated vaccine, it should be given at least 2 months
before you start treatment with Cenrifki. Cenrifki may affect how well non-live vaccines
work. Your doctor may advise you to complete all recommended non-live vaccinations
before you start treatment with Cenrifki.
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section
6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. If you are
pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby,
ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. It is not known
if Cenrifki will affect your unborn baby. If you are pregnant, you must only take
Cenrifki if your doctor has recommended it during your pregnancy.
It is not known whether Cenrifki passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor if you
are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Children
Cenrifki has not been studied in patients below 18 years of age.
Children
Cenrifki has not been studied in patients below 18 years of age.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins,
herbal or dietary supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy,
supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with Cenrifki and affect how it works. Cenrifki may also
affect the way some other medicines work. Medicines, herbal or dietary supplements that could be harmful to the liver, may increase
the chance of liver damage when taken with Cenrifki.
Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines,
vitamins, herbal or dietary supplements you are taking and if these affect Cenrifki.
4. How do I take Cenrifki?
How much to take
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist carefully.
The recommended dose is 60 mg orally once a day with a meal, preferably at the same
time each day.
Swallow tablets whole with water.
If you forget to take Cenrifki
Cenrifki should be taken regularly at the same time each day. If you miss your dose
at the usual time, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take an extra dose to make up for the dose you missed.
If you take too much Cenrifki
If you think that you have taken too much Cenrifki, you may need urgent medical attention.
You should immediately:
phone the Poisons Information Centre
(by calling
13 11 26), or
contact your doctor, or
go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
5. What should I know while taking Cenrifki?
Things you should do
Always follow your doctor, nurse or pharmacist instructions carefully.
Keep all your appointments to have your blood tested to check your liver function
while taking Cenrifki.
Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you have signs that could indicate potential
liver problems such as:
tiredness
nausea
vomiting
pain in the abdomen
fever
rash or itching of your skin
loss of appetite or loss of interest in food
dark urine
yellowing of skin or eyes
Remind any doctor, nurse, pharmacist or dentist you visit that you are taking Cenrifki.
Things you should not do
Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor.
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Cenrifki
affects you.
Cenrifki is not expected to affect your ability to drive and use machines. However,
if you feel tired, do not drive or use machines before discussing it with your doctor
or nurse.
Looking after your medicine
Store Cenrifki below 30°C
Follow the instructions in the carton on how to take care of your medicine properly.
Keep it where young children cannot reach it.
Getting rid of any unwanted medicine
If you no longer need to use this medicine or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy
for safe disposal.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of
them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist
if you have any further questions about side effects.
Less serious side effects
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Less serious side effects
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What to do
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General:
COVID-19
Upper respiratory tract infections
Influenza
Lower respiratory tract infections like bronchitis and pneumonia
Small red or purple spot caused by bleeding into skin
Increased levels of liver enzymes in blood
Increased chance of bruising
Heavy menstrual bleeding
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Speak to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you have any of these less serious side
effects and they worry you.
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Serious side effects
Tell your doctor or nurse if you notice anything else that may be making you feel
unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or nurse before you decide to stop taking
any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
What Cenrifki contains
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Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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tolebrutinib
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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lactose monohydrate
microcrystalline cellulose
hypromellose
crospovidone
magnesium stearate
titanium dioxide
iron oxide yellow
iron oxide red
macrogol
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Potential allergens
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Sugars (as lactose monohydrate)
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What Cenrifki looks like
Cenrifki is a drop shaped, orange, film-coated tablet debossed with '60' on one side.
Cenrifki is supplied in blister packs of 7 and 28 tablets.
Aust R 496226
Who distributes Cenrifki
Cenrifki is supplied in Australia by:
sanofi-aventis australia pty ltd
International Tower 3, Level 23
300 Barangaroo Avenue
Sydney NSW 2000
Toll Free No: 1800 818 806
This leaflet was prepared in May 2026.
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