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Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe

NAFDAC Reg. No. A6-100117 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe
NAFDAC number
A6-100117
Active ingredient
Epoetin alfa (Recombinant human erythropoietin)
Strength
10,000 IU/1 mL
Form
Solution for injection
Pack size
1 mL x 6's (in Pre-filled syringes)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Novartis Nigeria Limited
Approved
23 Feb 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
22 Feb 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A6-100117). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

How to use Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

EYLEA HD is indicated for the treatment of: EYLEA HD is a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with: Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) ( 1.1 ) Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) ( 1.2 ) Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) ( 1.3 ) Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) 1.2 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 1.3 Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) 1.4 Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

How to take it and how often
  • Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) The recommended dose for EYLEA HD is 8 mg (0.07 mL of 114.3 mg/mL solution) administered by intravitreal injection every 4 weeks (approximately every 28 days +/- 7 days) for the first three doses, followed by 8 mg (0.07 mL of 114.3 mg/mL solution) via intravitreal injection once every 8 to 16 weeks, +/- 1 week
  • Some patients did not maintain a response with 8 mg once every 8 to 16 weeks, +/- 1 week, after successful response to the three initial monthly doses
  • These patients may benefit from resuming every 4-week dosing (approximately every 28 days +/- 7 days)
  • Extended dosing intervals (8 mg once every 20 weeks, +/- 1 week) may be considered after one year of successful response based on visual and anatomic outcomes
  • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) The recommended dose for EYLEA HD is 8 mg (0.07 mL of 114.3 mg/mL solution) administered by intravitreal injection every 4 weeks (approximately every 28 days +/- 7 days) for the first three doses, followed by 8 mg (0.07 mL of 114.3 mg/mL solution) via intravitreal injection once every 8 to 16 weeks, +/- 1 week
  • Some patients did not maintain a response with 8 mg once every 8 to 16 weeks, +/- 1 week, after successful response to the three initial monthly doses
  • These patients may benefit from resuming every 4-week dosing (approximately every 28 days +/- 7 days)
  • Extended dosing intervals (8 mg once every 20 weeks, +/- 1 week) may be considered after one year of successful response based on visual and anatomic outcomes. …
Strengths it comes in

EYLEA HD is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale yellow solution available as: Injection: 8 mg (0.07 mL of a 114.3 mg/mL solution) in a single-dose glass vial Injection: 8 mg (0.07 mL of 114.3 mg/mL solution) in a single-dose vial ( 3 )

Children
  • The safety and effectiveness of EYLEA HD
  • Pediatric patients have not been established
Older adults

In the clinical studies, approximately 66% (1156/1755) of the patients in the HD groups were 65 years of age or older and approximately 31% (543/1755) of the patients were 75 years of age or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of EYLEA HD have been observed.

While you are taking it
  • In the days following EYLEA HD administration, patients are at risk of developing endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, or retinal vasculitis with or without occlusion
  • If the eye becomes red, sensitive to light, painful, or develops a change in vision, advise patients and/or caregivers to seek immediate care from an ophthalmologist [see Warnings and Precautions ]
  • Patients may experience temporary visual disturbances after an intravitreal injection with EYLEA HD and the associated eye examinations [see Adverse Reactions ]
  • Advise patients not to drive or use machinery until visual function has recovered sufficiently
Talk to a doctor first if
  • Ocular or periocular infection Active intraocular inflammation Hypersensitivity Ocular or Periocular Infections EYLEA HD is contraindicated in patients with ocular or periocular infections
  • Active Intraocular Inflammation EYLEA HD is contraindicated in patients with active intraocular inflammation
  • Hypersensitivity EYLEA HD is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to aflibercept or any of the excipients in EYLEA HD. …
Warnings

Endophthalmitis, retinal detachments, and retinal vasculitis with or without occlusion may occur following intravitreal injections. Patients should be instructed to report any symptoms suggestive of endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, or retinal vasculitis without delay and should be managed appropriately. ( 5.1 ) Increases in intraocular pressure have been seen within 60 minutes of an intravitreal injection. ( 5.2 ) There is a potential risk of arterial thromboembolic events following intravitreal use of VEGF inhibitors. …

Possible side effects

The following potentially serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications (4.3) ] Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachments, and Retinal Vasculitis with or without Occlusion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Increase in intraocular pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Thromboembolic events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥3%) reported in patients treated with EYLEA HD were cataract, conjunctival hemorrhage, corneal epithelium defect, intraocular pressure increased, ocular discomfort/eye pain/eye irritation, retinal hemorrhage, vision blurred, vitreous detachment, and vitreous floaters …

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Adequate and well-controlled studies with EYLEA HD have not been conducted in pregnant women. Aflibercept produced adverse embryofetal effects in rabbits, including external, visceral, and skeletal malformations. A fetal No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) was not identified. …

If you take too much

Overdosing with increased injection volume may increase intraocular pressure. Therefore, in case of overdosage, intraocular pressure should be monitored and if deemed necessary by the treating physician, adequate treatment should be initiated.

How to store it

Refrigerate EYLEA HD at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not freeze. Do not use beyond the date stamped on the carton and container label. Store in the original carton until time of use to protect from light.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2026-04-06.

Label for Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

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About Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe

What is in Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe?

Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe contains Epoetin alfa (Recombinant human erythropoietin) (10,000 IU/1 mL), as solution for injection, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A6-100117, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A6-100117, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

How do I take Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) The recommended dose for EYLEA HD is 8 mg (0.07 mL of 114.3 mg/mL solution) administered by intravitreal injection every 4 weeks (approximately every 28 days +/- 7 days) for the first three doses, followed by 8 mg (0.07 mL of 114.3 mg/mL solution) via intravitreal injection once every 8 to 16 weeks, +/- 1 week. ( 2.2 ) S…

What is Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe used for?

EYLEA HD is indicated for the treatment of: EYLEA HD is a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with: Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) ( 1.1 ) Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) ( 1.2 ) Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) ( 1.3 ) Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Dege (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for Binocrit 10,000 IU/1 mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled Syringe. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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