Label: VOWST- fecal microbiota spores, live-brpk capsule
- NDC Code(s): 71881-400-12
- Packager: Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
- Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: Biologic Licensing Application
Drug Label Information
Updated March 21, 2025
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATIONThese highlights do not include all the information needed to use VOWST™ safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for VOWST. VOWST (fecal microbiota spores, live-brpk) capsules ...
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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGEVOWST is indicated to prevent the recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in individuals 18 years of age and older following antibacterial treatment for recurrent CDI ...
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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION2.1 Prior to taking the first dose - Complete antibacterial treatment for recurrent CDI 2 to 4 days before initiating treatment with VOWST. Drink 296 mL (10 oz) magnesium citrate, on the day ...
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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHSCapsule. A single dose is 4 capsules.
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4 CONTRAINDICATIONSNone.
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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS5.1 Transmissible infectious agents - Because VOWST is manufactured from human fecal matter, it may carry a risk of transmitting infectious agents. Any infection suspected by a healthcare ...
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6 ADVERSE REACTIONSThe most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥5% of participants) were abdominal distension (31.1%), fatigue (22.2%), constipation (14.4%), chills (11.1%), and diarrhea (10.0%). 6.1 Clinical ...
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7 DRUG INTERACTIONSVOWST contains bacterial spores; therefore, antibacterials should not be administered concurrently with VOWST.
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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS8.1 Pregnancy - Risk Summary - All pregnancies have a background risk of major birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of ...
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11 DESCRIPTIONVOWST (fecal microbiota spores, live-brpk) is a bacterial spore suspension in capsules for oral administration. VOWST is manufactured from human fecal matter sourced from qualified donors. Human ...
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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY12.1 Mechanism of Action - The mechanism of action of VOWST has not been established.
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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility - VOWST has not been evaluated for carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, mutagenic potential, or impairment of male or female fertility in ...
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14 CLINICAL STUDIESThe efficacy of VOWST was evaluated in a randomized placebo-controlled multi-center study (Study 1). The primary objective was to demonstrate the reduction of CDI recurrence with VOWST. Enrolled ...
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLINGVOWST is supplied as capsules in bottles with child-resistant caps. Each bottle contains 12 white capsules imprinted with "SER109". Each bottle is supplied in a carton. Bottles of 12 capsules ...
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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATIONAdvise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Inform patients not to take VOWST concurrently with antibacterials [see Drug Interactions (7)].
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SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTIONDistributed by: Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. 1007 US Highway 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 - US license number: 2109 - VOWST is a trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. ...
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PATIENT PACKAGE INSERTPatient Information - VOWST (pronounced Vowst) (fecal microbiota spores, live – brpk) capsules, for oral use - This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug ...
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 12 Capsule Bottle Cartonfecal microbiota - spores, live-brpk - VOWST® Contents: One bottle containing 12 capsules - Distributed by Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. NDC 71881-400-12 - Rx Only
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