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Rizafilm rizatriptan benzoate 5 mg Film, 18-count — NDC 35781-0605-8 (Billing 35781-0605-08)

by Gensco Laboratories LLC · 18 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 FILM in 1 POUCH

This is a package of 18 films of Rizafilm rizatriptan benzoate 5 mg Film from Gensco Laboratories LLC, marketed since Apr 2026 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 35781-0605-08
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 35781-0605-8 billing pads the package segment with a zero
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🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Sep 17, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Other active recalls for Rizatriptan Benzoate (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Jul 9, 2025 — CGMP Deviations: detection of N-nitroso-dimethyl-rizatriptan impurity, above the FDA recommended acceptable intake limit. (Ascend Laboratories, LLC) · FDA recall D-0534-2025
Class II · Jul 9, 2025 — CGMP Deviations: detection of N-nitroso-dimethyl-rizatriptan impurity, above the FDA recommended acceptable intake limit. (Ascend Laboratories, LLC) · FDA recall D-0533-2025
Class II · May 13, 2024 — CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desmethyl Rizatriptan Impurity results that are above the FDA acceptable limit. (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0535-2024
Class II · May 13, 2024 — CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desmethyl Rizatriptan Impurity results that are above the FDA acceptable limit. (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0534-2024
Class II · May 10, 2024 — CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desmethyl Rizatriptan Impurity results that are above the FDA acceptable limit. (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0532-2024
Class II · May 10, 2024 — CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desmethyl Rizatriptan Impurity results that are above the FDA acceptable limit. (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0533-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 35781-0605-8
Product NDC 35781-0605
11-digit billing NDC 35781060508
RxCUI 2634482, 2634489, 2672955, 2752328
UNII WR978S7QHH
Application # NDA205394
SPL Set ID fa32794e-d26d-e0bf-e053-6294a90abb0e
Established class (EPC) Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist
Mechanism of action Serotonin 1b Receptor Agonists; Serotonin 1d Receptor Agonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2026-04-27
Route ORAL
Dosage form FILM
Substance RIZATRIPTAN BENZOATE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 2634482
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 35781-0605-8 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 35781-0605-08. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist class.

Pharmacologic class Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist
Drug family (ATC) Selective serotonin (5HT1) agonists
How it works Serotonin 1b Receptor Agonists, Serotonin 1d Receptor Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Rizatriptan is used to treat migraine headaches (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes cause nausea and sensitivity to sound and light). Rizatriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, stopping pain signals from being sent, which stops the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine. Rizatriptan does not stop migraine attacks from coming or reduce the number of headaches you have.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It treats a migraine attack once it has started, with or without aura. It works for adults and for children 6 to 17. It does not prevent migraines and is not for cluster headache.
  • Take it by mouth when a migraine begins. Tablets are swallowed, while the dissolving tablets and Rizafilm melt in your mouth. You can take it with or without food. If the headache...
  • The most common are tiredness, sleepiness, dizziness, tingling and pain or pressure sensations. Tightness in the chest, throat or jaw can happen and is usually not heart-related, b...
  • Seek emergency help for chest pain, sudden weakness or trouble speaking, a racing heartbeat, swelling of the face or throat, or severe stomach pain with bloody diarrhea. Also seek...
📖 Read our full Rizatriptan guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
35781-0605-08 You're viewing this Main listing 18 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 FILM in 1 POUCH 2026-04-27 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Rizafilm 5 mgthis 35781-0605-08 Gensco 18 films — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2026
First FDA approval
Feb 2026
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
🛡️
2034
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Jul 2034. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Feb 26, 2026 RLD RS ⏳ ~7.8 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 9301948 — drug substance
2026 2028 2030 2032 2034
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (1)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 9301948 ↗ Drug substance — Jul 30, 2034
Common questions
Is there a generic version of this drug?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for this drug. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until Jul 2034 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color white
ShapeRectangle
ImprintRIZA10
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerGensco Laboratories LLC
Application holderGENSCO LABORATORIES LLC DBA GENSCO PHARMA
FDA applicationNDA205394 (NDA)
Labeler code35781
First marketedApr 2026
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio2 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 🍼 Nursing Mothers 🔬 Clinical Studies 🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 📄 Patient Package Insert 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 165 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RizaFilm™ is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults and in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age. Limitations of Use RizaFilm should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response for the first migraine attack treated with RizaFilm, the diagnosis of migraine should be reconsidered before RizaFilm is administered to treat any subsequent attacks.

RizaFilm is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine. Safety and effectiveness of RizaFilm have not been established for cluster headache. RizaFilm is a serotonin (5-HT) 1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults and in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age (1) Limitations of Use : Use only after a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established (1) Not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine (1) Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache (1)

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION RizaFilm is administered on the tongue (2.1) Adults: 10 mg single dose; separate repeat doses by at least two hours; maximum cumulative dosage in a 24-hour period is 30 mg (2.1) Pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age: 5 mg single dose in patients less than 40 kg (88 lb); 10 mg single dose in patients 40 kg (88 lb) or more. (2.2)

2.1Dosing Information in Adults The recommended dose of RizaFilm in adults is 10 mg administered on the tongue. The maximum cumulative dose that may be given in 24 hours is 30 mg, with doses separated by at least 2 hours. The safety of treating, on average, more than four headaches in a 30-day period has not been established.

2.2Dosing Information in Pediatric Patients (6 to 17 Years of Age) Dosing in pediatric patients is based on the patient's body weight. The recommended dose of RizaFilm is 5 mg in patients weighing less than 40 kg (88 lb), and 10 mg in patients weighing 40 kg (88 lb) or more administered on the tongue. The efficacy and safety of treatment with more than one dose of RizaFilm within 24 hours in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age have not been established.

2.3Administration of RizaFilm Oral Films For RizaFilm oral films, administration with liquid is not necessary. Oral films are packaged individually in child-resistant aluminum pouches with a tear notch. To open the pouch, fold on the dotted line and tear open at the notch. Place the oral film on the tongue, where it will disintegrate within approximately two minutes and can be swallowed with saliva.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 63 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS RizaFilm 10 mg oral films are white to off-white, rectangular strips of 2.2 cm x 2.75 cm with a blue identifier “RIZA10” on one side. RizaFilm 5 mg oral films are white to off-white, rectangular strips of 1.1 cm x 1.375 cm with a blue identifier “RZ5” on one side. Oral film: 5mg and 10 mg rizatripan. (3)

⛔ Contraindications ~1 min read ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS RizaFilm is contraindicated in patients with: Ischemic coronary artery disease (angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction, or documented silent ischemia), or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Coronary artery vasospasm including Prinzmetal's angina[ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome or arrhythmias associated with other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] History of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. Ischemic bowel disease [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. Uncontrolled hypertension [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ].

Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [ see Drug Interactions (7.2 and 7.3) ]. Hemiplegic or basilar migraine. Concurrent administration or recent discontinuation (i.e., within 2 weeks) of a MAO-A inhibitor [see Drug Interactions (7.5) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] Concurrent administration of propranolol [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] Hypersensitivity to rizatriptan or any ingredients in RizaFilm (angioedema and anaphylaxis seen) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] History of ischemic heart disease or coronary artery vasospasm (4) History of stroke or transient ischemic attack (4) Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorders (4) Peripheral vascular disease (4) Ischemic bowel disease (4) Uncontrolled hypertension (4) Recent (within 24 hours) use of another 5-HT 1 agonist (e.g., another triptan), or of an ergotamine-containing medication (4) Hemiplegic or basilar migraine (4) MAO-A inhibitor used in the past 2 weeks (4) Co-administration with propranolol (4) Hypersensitivity to rizatriptan or any of the ingredients of RizaFilm (4)

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, and Prinzmetal's angina: Perform cardiac evaluation in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors (5.1) Arrhythmias: Discontinue dosing if occurs (5.2) Chest/throat/neck/jaw pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness; Generally not associated with myocardial ischemia; Evaluate patients at high risk (5.3) Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke: Discontinue dosing if occurs (5.4) Gastrointestinal ischemic events, peripheral vasospastic reactions: Discontinue dosing if occurs (5.5) Hypersensitivity Reactions: angioedema and anaphylaxis have occurred (5.6) Medication overuse headache: Detoxification may be necessary (5.7) Serotonin syndrome: Discontinue dosing if occurs (5.8)

5.1Myocardial Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction, and Prinzmetal's Angina RizaFilm should not be given to patients with ischemic or vasospastic coronary artery disease. There have been rare reports of serious cardiac adverse reactions, including acute myocardial infarction, occurring within a few hours following administration of rizatriptan benzoate. Some of these reactions occurred in patients without known coronary artery disease (CAD).

5-HT1 agonists, including RizaFilm may cause coronary artery vasospasm (Prinzmetal's Angina), even in patients without a history of CAD. Perform a cardiovascular evaluation in triptan-naïve patients who have multiple cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., increased age, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, obesity, strong family history of CAD) before receiving RizaFilm. If there is evidence of CAD or coronary artery vasospasm, RizaFilm is contraindicated.

For patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors who have a negative cardiovascular evaluation, consider administering the first RizaFilm dose in a medically supervised setting and performing an electrocardiogram (ECG) immediately following RizaFilm administration. For such patients, consider periodic cardiovascular evaluation in intermittent long-term users of RizaFilm.

5.2Arrhythmias Life-threatening disturbances of cardiac rhythm, including ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation leading to death, have been reported within a few hours following the administration of 5-HT1 agonists. Discontinue RizaFilm if these disturbances occur. RizaFilm is contraindicated in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or arrhythmias associated with other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorder.

5.3Chest, Throat, Neck, and/or Jaw Pain/Tightness/Pressure Sensations of tightness, pain, pressure, and heaviness in the precordium, throat, neck, and jaw commonly occur after treatment with rizatriptan, the active moiety in RizaFilm, and are usually noncardiac in origin. However, perform a cardiac evaluation if these patients are at a high cardiac risk. The use of RizaFilm is contraindicated in patients with CAD and those with Prinzmetal's variant angina.

5.4Cerebrovascular Events Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke have occurred in patients treated with 5-HT1 agonists, and some have resulted in fatalities. In a number of cases, it appears possible that the cerebrovascular events were primary, the 5-HT1 agonist having been administered in the incorrect belief that the symptoms experienced were a consequence of migraine, when they were not. Also, patients with migraine may be at increased risk of certain cerebrovascular events (e.g., stroke, hemorrhage, transient ischemic attack).

Discontinue RizaFilm if a cerebrovascular event occurs. Before treating headaches in patients not previously diagnosed with migraine or in patients who present with atypical symptoms, exclude other potentially serious neurological conditions. RizaFilm is contraindicated in patients with a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack.

5.5Other Vasospasm Reactions 5-HT 1 agonists, including RizaFilm, may cause non-coronary vasospastic reactions, such as peripheral vascular ischemia,… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Myocardial Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction, and Prinzmetal's Angina [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Chest and or Throat, Neck and/or Jaw Pain/Tightness/Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ].

Cerebrovascular Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]. Other Vasospasm Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Medication Overuse Headache [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ].

Serotonin Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ]. Increase in Blood Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ]. The most common adverse reactions in adults were (incidence ≥5% and greater than placebo): asthenia/fatigue, somnolence, pain/pressure sensation, dizziness, and nausea ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Gensco Pharma at 1-866-608-6284 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The studies described below were conducted with rizatriptan benzoate tablets; adverse reactions with RizaFilm are expected to be similar to rizatriptan benzoate tablets. Adults Incidence in Controlled Clinical Trials Adverse reactions to rizatriptan benzoate were assessed in controlled clinical trials that included over 3700 adult patients who received single or multiple doses of rizatriptan benzoate tablets.

The most common adverse reactions during treatment with rizatriptan benzoate (≥5% in either treatment group and greater than placebo) were asthenia/fatigue, somnolence, pain/pressure sensation, dizziness, and nausea. Table 1 lists the adverse reactions (incidence ≥2% and greater than placebo) after a single dose of rizatriptan benzoate in adults. Table 1: Incidence (≥2% and Greater than Placebo) of Adverse Reactions After a Single Dose of Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets or Placebo in Adults % of Patients Adverse Reactions Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg (N=977) % Rizatriptan Benzoate 10 mg (N=1167) % Placebo (N=627) % Atypical Sensations 4 5 4 Paresthesia 3 4 <2 Pain and other Pressure Sensations 6 9 3 Chest Pain: tightness/pressure and/or heaviness <2 3 1 Pain, location unspecified 3 3 <2 Neck/throat/jaw: pain/tightness/pressure <2 2 1 Regional Pain: tightness/pressure and/or heaviness <1 2 0 Digestive 9 13 8 Nausea 4 6 4 Dry Mouth 3 3 1 Neurological 14 20 11 Dizziness 4 9 5 Somnolence 4 8 4 Headache <2 2 <1 Other Asthenia/fatigue 4 7 2 The frequencies of adverse reactions in clinical trials did not increase when up to three doses were taken within 24 hours.

Adverse reaction frequencies were also unchanged by concomitant use of drugs commonly taken for migraine prophylaxis, oral contraceptives, or analgesics. The incidences of adverse reactions were not affected by age or gender. There were insufficient data to assess the impact of race on the incidence of adverse reactions.

Other Events Observed in Association with the Administration of Rizatriptan Benzoate in Adults In the following section, the frequencies of less commonly reported adverse events are presented that were not reported in other sections of the labeling. Because the reports include events observed in open studies, the role of rizatriptan benzoate in their causation cannot be reliably determined. Furthermore, variability associated with adverse event reporting, the terminology used to describe adverse events, limit the value of the quantitative frequency estimates provided.

Event frequencies are calculated as the number of patients who used rizatriptan benzoate and reported an event divided by the total number of patients ex… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1Propranolol Because propranolol increases the exposure of rizatriptan and dosage adjustment is not possible with RizaFilm, concomitant use of RizaFilm with propranolol is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

7.2Ergot-Containing Drugs Ergot-containing drugs have been reported to cause prolonged vasospastic reactions. Because these effects may be additive, use of ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medications (like dihydroergotamine or methysergide) and RizaFilm within 24 hours is contraindicated [ see Contraindications (4) ].

7.3Other 5-HT 1 Agonists Because their vasospastic effects may be additive, co-administration of RizaFilm and other 5-HT 1 agonists within 24 hours of each other is contraindicated [ see Contraindications (4) ].

7.4SSRIs/SNRIs and Serotonin Syndrome Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during co-administration of triptans and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] .

7.5Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Because of an increase in the systemic exposure of rizatriptan and its metabolite, RizaFilm is contraindicated in patients taking MAO-A inhibitors and non-selective MAO inhibitors [see Contraindications (4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Drug Interactions Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: In a drug interaction study, when rizatriptan benzoate 10 mg tablets were administered to subjects (n=12) receiving concomitant therapy with the selective, reversible MAO-A inhibitor, moclobemide 150 mg three times a day, there were mean increases in rizatriptan AUC and C max of 119% and 41%, respectively; and the AUC of the active N-monodesmethyl metabolite of rizatriptan was increased more than 400%. The interaction would be expected to be greater with irreversible MAO inhibitors [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7.5) ].

No pharmacokinetic interaction is anticipated in patients receiving selective MAO-B inhibitors. Propranolol: In a study of concurrent administration of propranolol 240 mg/day and a single dose of rizatriptan 10 mg in healthy adult subjects (n=11), mean plasma AUC for rizatriptan was increased by 70%, and a four-fold increase was observed in one subject [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7.1) ]. The AUC of the active N-monodesmethyl metabolite of rizatriptan was not affected by propranolol.

Nadolol/Metoprolol: In a drug interactions study, effects of multiple doses of nadolol 80 mg or metoprolol 100 mg every 12 hours on the pharmacokinetics of a single dose of 10 mg rizatriptan were evaluated in healthy subjects (n=12). No pharmacokinetic interactions were observed. Paroxetine: In a study of the interaction between the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) paroxetine 20 mg/day for two weeks and a single dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablet 10 mg in healthy subjects (n=12), neither the plasma concentrations of rizatriptan nor its safety profile were affected by paroxetine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) , Drug Interactions (7.4) , and Patient Counseling Information (17) ].

Oral Contraceptives: In a study of concurrent administration of an oral contraceptive during 6 days of administration of rizatriptan (10-30 mg/day) in healthy female volunteers (n=18), rizatriptan did not affect plasma concentrations of ethinyl estradiol or norethindrone.

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm (8.1)

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available human data on the use of rizatriptan in pregnant women are not sufficient to draw conclusions about drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. In animal studies, developmental toxicity was observed following oral administration of rizatriptan during pregnancy (decreased fetal body weight in rats) or throughout pregnancy and lactation (increased mortality, decreased body weight, and neurobehavioral impairment in rat offspring) at maternal plasma exposures greater than that expected at therapeutic doses in humans [see Animal Data].

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. The reported rate of major birth defects among deliveries to women with migraine range from 2.2% to 2.9% and the reported rate of miscarriage was 17%, which are similar to rates reported in women without migraine. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk In women with migraine, there is an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes in the mother, including pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension.

Data Human Data The Pregnancy Registry for rizatriptan did not identify any pattern of congenital anomalies or other adverse birth outcomes over the period of 1998 to 2018. However, the lack of identification of any pattern should be viewed with caution, as the number of prospective reports with outcome information was low and did not provide sufficient power to detect an increased risk of individual birth defects associated with the use of rizatriptan. Additionally, there was significant loss to follow-up in the prospective pregnancy reports, further complicating this assessment of an association between rizatriptan and any pattern of congenital anomalies or other adverse birth outcomes.

In a study using data from the Swedish Medical Birth Register, live births to women who reported using triptans or ergots during pregnancy were compared with those of women who did not. Of the 157 births with first-trimester exposure to rizatriptan, 7 infants were born with malformations (relative risk 1.01 [95% CI: 0.40 to 2.08]). A study using linked data from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway to the Norwegian Prescription Database compared pregnancy outcomes in women who redeemed prescriptions for triptans during pregnancy, as well as a migraine disease comparison group who redeemed prescriptions for triptans before pregnancy only, compared with a population control group.

Of the 310 women who redeemed prescriptions for rizatriptan during the first trimester, 10 had infants with major congenital malformations (OR 1.03 [95% CI: 0.55 to 1.93]), while for the 271 women who redeemed prescriptions for rizatriptan before but not during pregnancy, 12 had infants with major congenital malformations (OR 1.48 [95% CI: 0.83 to 2.64]), each compared with the population comparison group. Animal Data When rizatriptan (0, 2, 10, or 100 mg/kg/day) was administered orally to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis, a decrease in fetal body weight was observed at the highest doses tested.

At the mid-dose (10 mg/kg/day), which was a no-effect dose for adverse effects on embryofetal development, plasma exposure (AUC) was approximately 15 times that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 30 mg/day. When rizatriptan (0, 5, 10, or 50 mg/kg/day) was administered orally to pregnant rabbits throughout organogenesis, no adverse fetal effects were observed. Plasma exposure (AUC) at the highest dose tested was 115 times that in humans at the MRHD.

Placental transfer of the drug to the fetus was demonstrated in both species. Oral administration of rizatriptan (0, 2, 10, or 100 mg/kg/day) to female rats before and during mating and continuing throughout gestation and lact… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available human data on the use of rizatriptan in pregnant women are not sufficient to draw conclusions about drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. In animal studies, developmental toxicity was observed following oral administration of rizatriptan during pregnancy (decreased fetal body weight in rats) or throughout pregnancy and lactation (increased mortality, decreased body weight, and neurobehavioral impairment in rat offspring) at maternal plasma exposures greater than that expected at therapeutic doses in humans [see Animal Data].

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. The reported rate of major birth defects among deliveries to women with migraine range from 2.2% to 2.9% and the reported rate of miscarriage was 17%, which are similar to rates reported in women without migraine. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk In women with migraine, there is an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes in the mother, including pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension.

Data Human Data The Pregnancy Registry for rizatriptan did not identify any pattern of congenital anomalies or other adverse birth outcomes over the period of 1998 to 2018. However, the lack of identification of any pattern should be viewed with caution, as the number of prospective reports with outcome information was low and did not provide sufficient power to detect an increased risk of individual birth defects associated with the use of rizatriptan. Additionally, there was significant loss to follow-up in the prospective pregnancy reports, further complicating this assessment of an association between rizatriptan and any pattern of congenital anomalies or other adverse birth outcomes.

In a study using data from the Swedish Medical Birth Register, live births to women who reported using triptans or ergots during pregnancy were compared with those of women who did not. Of the 157 births with first-trimester exposure to rizatriptan, 7 infants were born with malformations (relative risk 1.01 [95% CI: 0.40 to 2.08]). A study using linked data from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway to the Norwegian Prescription Database compared pregnancy outcomes in women who redeemed prescriptions for triptans during pregnancy, as well as a migraine disease comparison group who redeemed prescriptions for triptans before pregnancy only, compared with a population control group.

Of the 310 women who redeemed prescriptions for rizatriptan during the first trimester, 10 had infants with major congenital malformations (OR 1.03 [95% CI: 0.55 to 1.93]), while for the 271 women who redeemed prescriptions for rizatriptan before but not during pregnancy, 12 had infants with major congenital malformations (OR 1.48 [95% CI: 0.83 to 2.64]), each compared with the population comparison group. Animal Data When rizatriptan (0, 2, 10, or 100 mg/kg/day) was administered orally to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis, a decrease in fetal body weight was observed at the highest doses tested.

At the mid-dose (10 mg/kg/day), which was a no-effect dose for adverse effects on embryofetal development, plasma exposure (AUC) was approximately 15 times that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 30 mg/day. When rizatriptan (0, 5, 10, or 50 mg/kg/day) was administered orally to pregnant rabbits throughout organogenesis, no adverse fetal effects were observed. Plasma exposure (AUC) at the highest dose tested was 115 times that in humans at the MRHD.

Placental transfer of the drug to the fetus was demonstrated in both species. Oral administration of rizatriptan (0, 2, 10, or 100 mg/kg/day) to female rats before and during mating and continuing throughout gestation and lactation resulted in reduced body weight in offspring from birth and throughout lactation at… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of RizaFilm for the acute treatment of migraine have been established in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older based on an adequate and well-controlled study with rizatriptan benzoate tablets [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. The incidence of adverse reactions reported for pediatric patients in the acute clinical trial was similar in patients who received rizatriptan benzoate tablets to those who received placebo. The adverse reaction pattern in pediatric patients is expected to be similar to that in adults.

Safety and effectiveness of RizaFilm in pediatric patients under 6 years of age and weighing less than 40 kg have not been established.

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8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of rizatriptan benzoate did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. The pharmacokinetics of rizatriptan were similar in elderly (aged ≥65 years) and younger adults (n=17) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

Geriatric patients who have cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, smoking, obesity, strong family history of coronary artery disease) should have a cardiovascular evaluation before receiving RizaFilm [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].

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10 OVERDOSAGE No overdoses of rizatriptan benzoate were reported during clinical trials in adults. Some adult patients who received 40 mg of rizatriptan benzoate either in a single dose or as two doses with a 2-hour interdose interval had dizziness and somnolence. In a clinical pharmacology study in which 12 adult subjects received rizatriptan benzoate, at total cumulative doses of 80 mg (given within four hours), two of the subjects experienced syncope, dizziness, bradycardia including third degree AV block, vomiting, and/or incontinence.

In the long-term, open label study, involving 606 treated pediatric migraineurs 12 to 17 years of age (of which 432 were treated for at least 12 months), 151 patients (25%) took two 10-mg doses of Rizatriptan Benzoate Orally Disintegrating Tablets within a 24-hour period. Adverse reactions for 3 of these patients included abdominal discomfort, fatigue, and dyspnea. In addition, based on the pharmacology of rizatriptan benzoate, hypertension or myocardial ischemia could occur after overdosage.

Gastrointestinal decontamination, (i.e., gastric lavage followed by activated charcoal) should be considered in patients suspected of an overdose with RizaFilm. Clinical and electrocardiographic monitoring should be continued for at least 12 hours, even if clinical symptoms are not observed. The effects of hemo- or peritoneal dialysis on serum concentrations of rizatriptan are unknown.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Rizatriptan binds with high affinity to human cloned 5-HT 1B/1D receptors. RizaFilm presumably exerts its therapeutic effects in the treatment of migraine headache by binding to 5-HT 1B/1D receptors located on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Blood Pressure: Significant elevation in blood pressure, including hypertensive crisis, has been reported in patients treated with rizatriptan, with and without a history of hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ].

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Rizatriptan is completely absorbed following oral administration. The mean oral absolute bioavailability of the rizatriptan benzoate tablet is about 45% and mean peak plasma concentrations (Cmax) are reached in approximately 1-1.5 hours (Tmax). The presence of a migraine headache did not appear to affect the absorption or pharmacokinetics of rizatriptan.

Food has no significant effect on the bioavailability of rizatriptan but delays the time to reach peak concentration by an hour. In clinical trials, rizatriptan benzoate tablets were administered without regard to food. The bioavailability and Cmax of rizatriptan were similar following administration of rizatriptan benzoate tablets and rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets, but the rate of absorption is somewhat slower with the orally disintegrating tablets, with Tmax delayed by up to 0.7 hour.

AUC of rizatriptan is approximately 30% higher in females than in males. No accumulation occurred on multiple dosing. Following a single dose of 10mg RizaFilm, the mean Cmax and AUCinf of rizatriptan were 23.79 (± 8.36) ng/mL and 84.54 (± 18.65) ng·hr/mL, respectively; the maximum peak plasma concentrations were achieved in 1.4 hours.

Distribution The mean volume of distribution is approximately 140 liters in male subjects and 110 liters in female subjects. Rizatriptan is minimally bound (14%) to plasma proteins. Metabolism The primary route of rizatriptan metabolism is via oxidative deamination by monoamine oxidase-A (MAO-A) to the indole acetic acid metabolite, which is not active at the 5-HT1B/1D receptor.

N-monodesmethyl-rizatriptan, a metabolite with activity similar to that of parent compound at the 5-HT 1B/1D receptor, is formed to a minor degree. Plasma concentrations of N-monodesmethyl-rizatriptan are approximately 14% of those of parent compound, and it is eliminated at a similar rate. Other minor metabolites, the N-oxide, the 6-hydroxy compound, and the sulfate conjugate of the 6-hydroxy metabolite are not active at the 5-HT 1B/1D receptor.

Elimination The total radioactivity of the administered dose recovered over 120 hours in urine and feces was 82% and 12%, respectively, following a single 10-mg oral administration of 14 C-rizatriptan. Following oral administration of 14 C-rizatriptan, rizatriptan accounted for about 17% of circulating plasma radioactivity. Approximately 14% of an oral dose is excreted in urine as unchanged rizatriptan while 51% is excreted as indole acetic acid metabolite, indicating substantial first-pass metabolism.

Following administration of RizaFilm, the mean plasma half-life of rizatriptan is 2 hours. Cytochrome P450 Isoforms Rizatriptan is not an inhibitor of the activities of human liver cytochrome P450 isoforms 3A4/5, 1A2, 2C9, 2C19, or 2E1; rizatriptan is a competitive inhibitor (Ki =1400 nM) of cytochrome P450 2D6, but only at high, clinically irrelevant concentrations. Specific Populations Geriatric: Rizatriptan pharmacokinetics in healthy elderly non-migraineur volunteers (age 65-77 years) were similar to those in younger non-migraineur volunteers (age 18-45 years).

Pediatric : The pharmacokinetics of rizatriptan was determined in pediatric migraineurs 6 to 17 years of age. Exposures following single dose administration of 5 mg rizatriptan benzoate to pediatric patients weighing 20-39 kg (44-87 lb) or 10 mg rizatriptan benzoate… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1How Supplied RizaFilm oral film, 10 mg is a white flexible rectangular strip of 2.2 cm × 2.75 cm with an imprint "RIZA10" in edible blue ink on one side. Each oral film is individually packaged in an aluminum laminate pouch. It is supplied as follows: NDC 35781-0600-8.

1 carton of 18 individually packaged films. RizaFilm oral film, 5 mg is a white flexible rectangular strip of 1.1 cm × 1.375 cm with an imprint "RZ5" in edible blue ink on one side. Each oral film is individually packaged in an aluminum laminate pouch.

It is supplied as follows: NDC 35781-0605-8. 1 carton of 18 individually packaged films.

16.2Storage and Handling Store RizaFilm at room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted from 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep product in pouch until ready to use.

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11 DESCRIPTION RizaFilm contains rizatriptan benzoate, a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 1B/1D (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist. Rizatriptan benzoate is described chemically as: N,N -dimethyl-5-(1 H -1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1 H- indole-3-ethanamine monobenzoate and its structural formula is: Its empirical formula is C 15 H 19 N 5 •C 7 H 6 O 2 , representing a molecular weight of the free base of 269.4. Rizatriptan benzoate is a white to off-white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water at about 42 mg per mL (expressed as free base) at 25°C.

RizaFilm oral film is available for oral administration in a 5 mg and 10 mg strength (equivalent to 7.265 mg and 14.53 mg rizatriptan benzoate respectively). Each oral film contains the following inactive ingredients: ammonium glycyrrhizate, butylated hydroxytoluene, copovidone, cupric chloride, ethylcellulose, FD&C Blue No. 1, hydroxypropyl cellulose, isopropyl alcohol, levomenthol, methyl ethyl ketone, sodium acetate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. structure

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8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of rizatriptan or any active metabolites in human milk or on the effects of rizatriptan on the breastfed infant, or milk production. Rizatriptan was excreted in rat milk, with levels in milk approximately 6 times those in maternal plasma. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for RizaFilm and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from RizaFilm or the underlying maternal condition.

Data Following oral administration of rizatriptan to lactating rats at a dose of 100 mg/kg/day, the drug concentrations of rizatriptan in milk samples exceeded maternal plasma drug concentrations by approximately 6-fold.

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14 CLINICAL STUDIES The studies described below establishing effectiveness for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura were conducted with rizatriptan benzoate tablets. The efficacy of RizaFilm is based on a relative bioavailability study comparing RizaFilm 10 mg oral film to rizatriptan benzoate 10 mg tablets [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

14.1Adults The efficacy of rizatriptan benzoate tablets was established in four multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trials. Patients enrolled in these studies were primarily female (84%) and Caucasian (88%), with a mean age of 40 years (range of 18 to 71). Patients were instructed to treat a moderate to severe headache.

Headache response, defined as a reduction of moderate or severe headache pain to no or mild headache pain, was assessed for up to 2 hours (Study 1) or up to 4 hours after dosing (Studies 2, 3, and 4). Associated symptoms of nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia and maintenance of response up to 24 hours post-dose were evaluated. A second dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablets was allowed 2 to 24 hours after dosing for treatment of recurrent headache in Studies 1 and 2.

Additional analgesics and/or antiemetics were allowed 2 hours after initial treatment for rescue in all four studies. In all studies, the percentage of patients achieving headache response 2 hours after treatment was significantly greater in patients who received rizatriptan 10 mg compared to those who received placebo. Doses greater than 10 mg were associated with an increased incidence of adverse effects.

The results from the four controlled studies are summarized in Table 2. Table 2: Response Rates 2 Hours Following Treatment of Initial Headaches in Studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 Study Placebo Rizatriptan tablets 5mg Rizatriptan tablets 10mg 1 35% (n=304) 62%* (n=458) 71% *,† (n=456) 2** 37% (n=82) - 77% * (n=320) 3 23% (n=80) 63%* (n=352) - 4 40% (n=159) 60%* (n=164) 67%* (n=385) * p-value <0.05 in comparison with placebo. † p-value <0.05 in comparison with 5 mg **Results for initial headache only. Comparisons of drug performance based upon results obtained in different clinical trials may not be reliable.

Because studies are conducted at different times, with different samples of patients, by different investigators, employing different criteria and/or different interpretations of the same criteria, under different conditions (dose, dosing regimen, etc.), quantitative estimates of treatment response and the timing of response may be expected to vary considerably from study to study. The estimated probability of achieving an initial headache response within 2 hours following treatment in pooled Studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 is depicted in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Estimated Probability of Achieving an Initial Headache Response by 2 Hours in Pooled Studies 1, 2, 3, and 4* * Figure 1 shows the Kaplan-Meier plot of the probability over time of obtaining headache response (no or mild pain) following treatment with rizatriptan benzoate tablets or placebo. The averages displayed are based on pooled data from 4 placebo-controlled, outpatient trials providing evidence of efficacy (Studies 1, 2, 3, and 4). Patients taking additional treatment or not achieving headache response before 2 hours were censored at 2 hours.

For patients with migraine-associated photophobia, phonophobia, and nausea at baseline, there was a decreased incidence of these symptoms following administration of rizatriptan benzoate tablets compared to placebo. Two to 24 hours following the initial dose of study treatment, patients were allowed to use additional treatment for pain response in the form of a second dose of study treatment or other medication. The estimated probability of patients taking a second dose or other medication for migraine over the 24 hours following the initial dose of study treatment is summarized in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Estimated Probability of Patients Taking a Second Dose of Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets or Other Me… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Oral carcinogenicity studies were conducted in mice (100 weeks) and rats (106 weeks) at doses of up to 125 mg/kg/day. Plasma exposures (AUC) at the highest dose tested were approximately 150 (mice) and 240 times (rats) that in humans at the maximum recommended daily dose (MRDD) of 30 mg/day. There was no evidence of an increase in tumor incidence related to rizatriptan in either species.

Mutagenesis Rizatriptan was neither mutagenic nor clastogenic in a battery of in vitro and in vivo genetic toxicity studies, including the microbial mutagenesis (Ames) assay, in vitro mammalian cell mutagenesis and chromosomal aberration assays, and the in vivo chromosomal aberration assay in mouse. Impairment of Fertility In a fertility study in rats, altered estrus cyclicity and delays in time to mating were observed in females treated orally with 100 mg/kg/day rizatriptan. The no-effect dose was 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 15 times the human exposure at the MRDD).

There were no other fertility-related effects in the female rats. There was no impairment of fertility or reproductive performance in male rats treated with up to 250 mg/kg/day (approximately 550 times the human exposure at the MRDD).

📄 Patient Package Insert ~3 min read ▾

Patient Information RizaFilm™ (ri’ zah film) rizatriptan oral film What is RIZAFILM? RizaFilm is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called Triptans. RizaFilm is available as oral films.

RizaFilm is used to treat migraine attacks with or without aura in adults and in children 6 to 17 years of age. RizaFilm is not to be used to prevent migraine attacks. It is not known if RizaFilm is safe and effective for the treatment of cluster headaches.

It is not known if RizaFilm is safe and effective in children under 6 years of age. Do not take RizaFilm if you: have or have had heart problems. have or have had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). have or have had blood vessel problems including ischemic bowel disease, or narrowing of blood vessels in your legs, arms, and stomach, or kidney (peripheral vascular disease) have uncontrolled high blood pressure. have taken other Triptan medicines in the last 24 hours. have taken ergot-containing medicines in the last 24 hours. have hemiplegic or basilar migraines. take a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor or have taken a MAO inhibitor within the last 2 weeks. take propranolol. are allergic to rizatriptan or any of the ingredients in RizaFilm.

See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in RizaFilm. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of the conditions listed above or if you are not sure if you take any of these medicines. Before you take RizaFilm, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or have had heart problems, high blood pressure, chest pain, or shortness of breath. have any risk factors for heart problems or blood vessel problems such as: o high blood pressure. o high cholesterol. o smoking. o obesity. o diabetes. o family history of heart problems. o you are post-menopausal. have kidney or liver problems. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known if RizaFilm will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking RizaFilm, talk to your healthcare provider. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if RizaFilm passes into your breast milk.

Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take RizaFilm. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take , including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. RizaFilm and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects.

RizaFilm may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how RizaFilm works. Especially tell your doctor if you take: propranolol containing medicines such as Inderal, Inderal LA, or Innopran XL medicines used to treat mood disorders, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of these medicines, if you are not sure.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. How should I take RizaFilm?

Take RizaFilm exactly as your doctor tells you to take it. Your doctor will tell you how much RizaFilm to take and when to take it. To take RizaFilm: o Leave RizaFilm oral film in the aluminum pouch it comes in until you are ready to take it. o When you are ready to take it: o Remove the oral film from the aluminum pouch by folding the pouch on the dotted line and tearing it open at the tear notch. o Place the oral film on the tongue. o The oral film will disintegrate in about 2 minutes and can be swallowed with saliva.

No liquid is required to take the oral film. If your headache comes back after your first RizaFilm dose: o For adults: a second dose may be taken at least 2 hours after the first dose. Do not take more than 30 mg of RizaFilm in a 24-hour period (for example, do not take more than 3 10-mg oral films in a 24-hour period). o For children 6 to 17 years of age: It is not known if taking more than 1 do… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1 pouch and carton box with 18 pouches NDC 35781-0600-1 RizaFilm [rizatriptan] oral film 10 mg 1 Film Rx only Gensco Pharma NDC 35781-0600-8 18 Films RizaFilm [rizatriptan] oral film 10 mg Rx only Contains 10mg rizatriptan equivalent to 14.53mg rizatriptan benzoate Gensco Pharma NDC 35781-0605-1 RizaFilm [rizatriptan] oral film 5 mg 1 Film Rx only Gensco Pharma NDC 35781-0605-8 18 Films RizaFilm [rizatriptan] oral film 5 mg Rx only Contains 5mg rizatriptan equivalent to 7.285mg rizatriptan benzoate Gensco Pharma pouch 10mg carton 10mg pouch 5mg carton 5mg

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Rizatriptan (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 11 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Rizatriptan. CMS lists 3 products for this generic; we show the highest-spend one. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
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Total Part D spend
$3.6M
Claims incl. refills
209.4K
Beneficiaries
122K
Spend / beneficiary
$29.53
Spend / claim
$17.20
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

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Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Gensco Laboratories LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Gensco Laboratories LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.