SMPC Details: Senstend 150 mg/ml + 50 mg/ml cutaneous spray, solution
Summary
Medicinal Product Name
Senstend 150 mg/ml + 50 mg/ml cutaneous spray, solution
Dose Form
Cutaneous spray, solution Colourless to light yellow solution
Authorisation Holder
Plethora Solutions Limited Hampden House Monument Business Park Chalgrove OX44 7RW UK
Authorisation Number
PLGB 21244/0001
Authorisation Date
Nov. 14, 2024
Last Revision Date
Dec. 15, 2025
Composition / Active Substance
Each ml of solution contains 150 mg lidocaine and 50 mg prilocaine. Each actuation delivers 50 microlitres which contains 7.5 mg lidocaine and 2.5 mg prilocaine. Each container of 6.5 ml delivers a minimum of 20 doses. Each container of 5 ml delivers a minimum of 12 doses. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1
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S_4_1_therapeutic_indications
Senstend is indicated for the treatment of primary premature ejaculation in adult men.
S_4_2_posology_administration
Posology The recommended dose is 3 actuations applied to cover the glans penis. Each dose consists of a total of 22.5 mg lidocaine and 7.5 mg prilocaine per application (1 dose is equal to 3 actuations). A maximum of 3 doses can be used within 24 hours with at least 4 hours between doses. Special populations Elderly Dose adjustments are not required in the elderly (see section 5.1). Renal impairment Clinical studies have not been performed in patients with impaired renal function, however due to its method of administration and very low systemic absorption, no dosage adjustment is required. Hepatic impairment Clinical studies have not been performed in patients with impaired hepatic function, however due to its method of administration and very low systemic absorption, no dosage adjustment is required. Caution is advised in case of severe hepatic impairment (see section 4.4). Paediatric population There is no relevant use of Senstend in the paediatric population for the indication of treatment of primary premature ejaculation. Method of administration Cutaneous use. Senstend is only indicated for application to the glans penis. Before initial use, the spray container should be briefly shaken and then primed by spraying it into the air three times. Before each subsequent use, it should be briefly shaken and then the spray container should be re-primed by spraying into the air once. Any foreskin should be retracted from the glans penis. The spray container should be held in an upright position before use. Senstend should be applied to the entire glans penis, by actuating the valve 3 times. One third of the glans penis should be covered with each actuation. After 5 minutes any excess spray should be wiped off prior to intercourse.
S_4_3_contraindications
Hypersensitivity of the patient or their partner to the active substances or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. Patients or their partner with a known history of sensitivity to local anaesthetics of the amide type.
S_4_4_warnings_precautions
Precautions for use Premature ejaculation may be due to a condition requiring medical supervision. If this product used as directed does not provide relief, the patient should discontinue use and seek medical advice. Avoid contact with the eyes and ears When applied in the vicinity of the eyes, Senstend may cause eye irritation. Also the loss of protective reflexes may allow corneal irritation and potential abrasion. If eye contact occurs, the eye should immediately be rinsed with water or sodium chloride solution and protected until sensation returns. When applied to an impaired tympanic membrane, Senstend may cause ototoxicity of the middle ear. Risk of injury Senstend sprayed onto mucous membranes of the patient or their partner, such as the mouth, nose and throat, or transferred onto female genitalia or anal lining, could be absorbed and temporary local numbness/anaesthesia is likely to result. This hypoaesthesia may mask normal pain sensations and, therefore, increase the dangers of localised injury. Use with condoms Senstend must not be used with polyurethane-based female and male condoms as deterioration was observed and protection from sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy may be reduced. Senstend can be used with contraceptive devices made of latex rubber, polyisoprene, nitrile and silicone as no deterioration has been shown with these materials. A higher rate of erectile dysfunction and male genital hypoaesthesia may be experienced when using Senstend with male condoms. Anaemia related conditions Patients or their partner with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency or congenital or idiopathic methaemoglobinaemia are more susceptible to medicinal product-induced methaemoglobinaemia (see section 4.5). Although the systemic availability of prilocaine by cutaneous absorption of Senstend is low, caution should be exercised in patients with anaemia, congenital or acquired methaemoglobinaemia or patients on concomitant therapy known to produce such conditions. Hypersensitivities Patients allergic to paraaminobenzoic acid derivatives (procaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, etc.) have not shown cross sensitivity to lidocaine and/or prilocaine; however, Senstend should be used with caution in patients with a history (or partner with a history) of sensitivities to medicinal products, especially if the aetiologic medicinal product is uncertain. Skin effects In case the patient or their partner develop a rash or skin irritation, treatment with Fortacin should be discontinued. If symptoms persist, the patient should consult a doctor. Patients with severe hepatic impairment Patients with severe hepatic disease, because of their inability to metabolise local anaesthetics normally, are at greater risk of developing toxic plasma concentrations of lidocaine and prilocaine (see section 4.2).
S_4_5_interactions
Methaemoglobinaemia may be accentuated in patients already taking medicinal products known to induce the condition, e.g. sulphonamides, acetanilid, aniline dyes, benzocaine, chloroquine, dapsone, metoclopramide, naphthalene, nitrates and nitrites, nitrofurantoin, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, pamaquine, para-aminosalicylic acid, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primaquine and quinine (see section 4.4). The risk of additional systemic toxicity should be considered when large doses of Senstend are applied to patients already using other local anaesthetics or structurally related medicinal products, e.g. class I anti-arrhythmics such as mexiletine. Specific
S_4_6_pregnancy_lactation
Senstend is not indicated for use by women. However, there may be some exposure in female partners of men treated with Senstend. Women of childbearing potential / contraception in male and females Patients hoping to achieve conception should either avoid using Senstend, or, if it is essential to achieve penetration, should wash the glans penis as thoroughly as possible 5 minutes after applying the spray but prior to intercourse. Pregnancy There are no or limited amount of data from the use of lidocaine and prilocaine in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate reproductive toxicity (see section 5.3). As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of Senstend during pregnancy unless effective male barrier contraceptive measures are taken in order to avoid potential foetal exposure. Breast-feeding Lidocaine and prilocaine are excreted in human milk, but at therapeutic doses of Senstend no effects on the breastfed newborns/infants are anticipated due to active substance transfer from the male patient to his female partner. Senstend can be used during breast-feeding if clinically needed. Fertility There are no adequate data from the use of lidocaine and prilocaine on fertility in humans. A study in rats showed that Senstend caused a reduction in sperm motility (see section 5.3). This medicinal product may reduce the possibility of pregnancy, but should not be used as a contraceptive.
S_4_7_driving_machines
Senstend has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
S_4_8_undesirable_effects
Summary of the safety profile The most frequent adverse reactions reported with the use of this medicinal product in male patients were local effects of genital hypoaesthesia (4.5%) and erectile dysfunction (4.4%). These adverse reactions caused discontinuation of treatment in 0.2% and 0.5% of patients, respectively. The most frequent adverse reactions reported with the use of this medicinal product in female partners were vulvovaginal burning sensation (3.9%), and genital hypoaesthesia (1.0%). Vulvovaginal discomfort or burning sensation caused discontinuation of treatment in 0.3% of subjects. Tabulated list of adverse reactions Frequency of the adverse reactions is defined as: very common (= 1/10), common (= 1/100 to < 1/10), uncommon (= 1/1 000 to < 1/100), rare (= 1/10 000 to < 1/1 000), very rare (< 1/10 000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, adverse reactions are presented in order of decreasing seriousness. Adverse drug reactions in male glans-penis-treated subjects System Organ Class Frequency Adverse Reactions Psychiatric disorders Uncommon Abnormal orgasm Nervous system disorders Uncommon Headache Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Uncommon Throat irritation Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Uncommon Skin irritation Common Hypoaesthesia of male genital, erectile dysfunction, genital burning sensation Reproductive system and breast disorders Uncommon Genital erythema, ejaculation failure, paraesthesia of male genital, penile pain, penis disorder, pruritus genital General disorders and administration site conditions Uncommon Pyrexia Adverse drug reactions in female partners System Organ Class Frequency Adverse Reactions Infections and infestations Uncommon Vaginal candidiasis Nervous system disorders Uncommon Headache Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Uncommon Throat irritation Gastrointestinal disorders Uncommon Anorectal discomfort, oral parasthesia Adverse drug reactions in female partners System Organ Class Frequency Adverse Reactions Renal and urinary disorders Uncommon Dysuria Common Vulvovaginal burning sensation, hypoaesthesia Reproductive system and breast disorders Uncommon Vulvovaginal discomfort, vaginal pain, vulvovaginal pruritus Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
S_4_9_overdose
As Senstend is applied topically to the glans penis the risk of is low. However, should symptoms of systemic toxicity occur, the signs are anticipated to be similar in nature to those following the administration of local anaesthetics by other routes. Local anaesthetic toxicity is manifested by symptoms of nervous system excitation (e.g. restlessness, vertigo, hearing and visual disorders, nausea, vomiting, tremor and muscle twitching) and, in severe cases, central nervous and cardiovascular depression (e.g hypotension, bradycardia and circulatory collapse which may lead to cardiac arrest). Severe neurological symptoms (convulsions, CNS depression) must be treated symptomatically by respiratory support and the administration of anticonvulsive medicinal products. Prilocaine in high doses may cause an increase in the methaemoglobin level particularly in conjunction with methaemoglobin-inducing agents (e.g. sulphonamides). Clinically significant methaemoglobinaemia should be treated with a slow intravenous injection of methylthioninium chloride.
S_5_1_pharmacodynamics
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Anaesthetics, amides, ATC code: N01BB20 Mechanism of action Senstend provides topical anaesthesia to the glans penis. The active substances lidocaine and prilocaine block the transmission of nerve impulses in the glans penis, reducing the sensitivity of the glans penis. This is translated into a delaying of the ejaculatory latency time without adversely affecting the sensation of ejaculation. Pharmacodynamic effects Clinical studies have shown Senstend to increase the intra-vaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT), increase control over ejaculation and reduce the feelings of distress in patients with premature ejaculation as measured by the Index of Premature Ejaculation (IPE). The medicinal product has a rapid onset of action and is effective within 5 minutes of application. The effectiveness of the medicinal product has been demonstrated to persist on repeat use over time. Clinical efficacy and safety The efficacy of Senstend was demonstrated in two multi-centre, multinational, randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled studies (PSD502-PE-002 and PSD502-PE-004) both followed by an open-label phase. Men satisfying the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) criteria for premature ejaculation (PE) who had a baseline IELT = 1 minutes in at least 2 of the first 3 sexual encounters during screening were eligible to enrol. The ITT population for the two combined pivotal studies comprised 539 patients, with 358 and 181 patients in the Senstend and placebo groups, respectively (2:1 ratio) for the initial, three month DB phase. The Per Protocol population comprised 430 patients (284 and 146 patients in the Senstend and placebo groups, respectively). Demographic characteristics for the ITT population of PSD502-PE-002 and PSD502-PE-004 individually are summarised in table below. Demographics: ITT population (PSD502-PE-002 and PSD502-PE-004 individual results) PSD502-PE-002 PSD502-PE-004 Demographic PSD502 N = 167 Placebo N = 82 Total N = 249 PSD502 N = 191 Placebo N = 99 Total N = 290 Age (years) n 167 82 249 191 99 290 Mean 39.1 37.9 38.7 34.6 35.2 34.8 SD 11.71 11.97 11.97 9.56 11.20 10.13 Range 18 - 67 18 - 68 18 - 68 19 - 65 20 - 60 19 - 65 Median 39.0 36.0 38.0 33.0 33.0 33.0 Age group (years) 18 to < 25 14 (8.4%) 12 (14.6%) 26 (10.4) 27 (14.1%) 19 (19.2%) 46 (15.9%) 25 to < 35 53 (31.7%) 26 (31.7%) 79 (31.7) 82 (42.9%) 36 (36.4%) 118 (40.7%) 35 to < 45 44 (26.3%) 18 (22.0%) 62 (24.9) 50 (26.2%) 20 (20.2%) 70 (24.1%) 45 to < 55 39 (23.4%) 18 (22.0%) 57 (22.9) 24 (12.6%) 19 (19.2%) 43 (14.8%) 55 to < 65 13 (7.8%) 7 (8.5%) 20 ( 8.0) 7 (3.7%) 5 (5.1%) 12 (4.1%) = 65 4 (2.4%) 1 (1.2%) 5 ( 2.0) 1 (0.5%) 0 1 (0.3%) Race/ethnic origin Caucasian 133 (79.6%) 74 (90.2%) 207 (83.1%) 188 (98.4%) 99 (100%) 287 (99.0%) Afro- American/Caribbean 17 (10.2%) 4 (4.9%) 21 (8.4%) 1 (0.5%) 0 1 (0.3%) Hispanic 9 (5.4%) 2 (2.4%) 11 (4.4%) 0 0 0 Asian 5 (3.0%) 2 (2.4%) 7 (2.8%) 1 (0.5%) 0 1 (0.3%) Other 3 (1.8%) 0 3 (1.2%) 1 (0.5%) 0 1 (0.3%) Abbreviations: BMI = body mass index; ITT = intention-to-treat; SD = standard deviation The effectiveness of Senstend in treating PE was assessed by measuring IELT and the co primary endpoints of ejaculatory control, sexual satisfaction, and distress using the IPE. During the 3 months of the double-blind treatment phase, the geometric mean IELT increased from 0.58 to 3.17 minutes in the Senstend group and from 0.56 to 0.94 minutes in the placebo group. 85.2% of subjects in the Senstend group achieved a mean IELT of > 1 minute over the course of 3 months of treatment with it, whereas 46.4% of the placebo subjects had a mean IELT of > 1 minute. 66.2% of Senstend-treated subjects and 18.8% of placebo-treated subjects achieved a mean IELT > 2 minutes. The clinically significant increases in IELT were paralleled by significant differences in the IPE scores (p < 0.0001). Adjusted mean change scores (Senstend vs. placebo) at Month 3 were 8.2 vs. 2.2 for the ejaculatory control score, 7.2 vs. 1.9 for the sexual satisfaction score, and 3.7 vs. 1.1 for the distress score. In Senstend-treated subjects, IELT and IPE scores increased at the first measured timepoint. Both IELT and IPE scores continued to increase slightly more throughout the remainder of the double-blind phase. The positive changes in IELT and IPE domain scores were maintained during the open-label treatment phase. At each of the three monthly assessments all subjects completed a Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP) questionnaire relating to perceived control over ejaculation, personal distress related to ejaculation, satisfaction with sexual intercourse, and interpersonal difficulty relating to ejaculation. The PEP scores followed a similar pattern of improvement to the IELT and IPE scores. For all of the three monthly assessments completed by the subjects, there was a significant difference between Senstend and placebo (p < 0.0001). Partners completed the PEP questionnaire at month three. There was also a significant difference over placebo in all domains for the responses from the partners (p < 0.0001). Elderly patients Patients recruited into the clinical trials ranged from 18- 68 years of age. In the pivotal clinical studies, subgroup analysis of the efficacy response in different age groups showed that the efficacy and safety profiles were quite consistent between the different age groups. There is a large safety database for lidocaine and prilocaine, due to their established use. This does not indicate a safety concern for elderly Paediatric population The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has waived the obligation to submit the results of studies with Senstend in all subsets of the paediatric population in primary premature ejaculation (see section 4.2 for information on paediatric use).
S_5_2_pharmacokinetics
Absorption The plasma levels of lidocaine and prilocaine in male and female subjects were below the level associated with toxicity (5,000 ng/ml). Male volunteers had maximum plasma concentrations of lidocaine which were less than 4% of toxic levels, and prilocaine which were less than 0.4% of toxic levels, after repeat dosing. Female volunteers receiving repeated doses directly to the cervix and vagina of up to five times the recommended dose for the male partner, had maximum plasma levels of lidocaine which were less than 8% of toxic levels, and prilocaine which were less than 1% of toxic levels. Systemic exposure to lidocaine and prilocaine and their metabolites (respectively 2,6-xylidine and o-toluidine), is low following application to the glans penis in male patients and application to the cervix/vagina fornices in female subjects, at doses higher than recommended. Distribution Lidocaine The steady-state volume of distribution is 1.1 to 2.1 L/kg after intravenous administration. Lidocaine is reported to be 66% bound by plasma proteins, including alpha-1-acid glycoprotein. Lidocaine can cross the blood brain barrier and the placenta and is distributed in breast milk. Prilocaine Following intravenous administration, the steady state volume of distribution of prilocaine is 0.7 to 4.4 L/kg. Prilocaine is reported to be 55% bound to plasma proteins, including alpha-1-acid glycoprotein. Prilocaine crosses the blood-brain barrier and also crosses the placenta. Prilocaine is also distributed in breast milk. Biotransformation Lidocaine is largely metabolised in the liver by cytochrome P450 (CYP 3A4) and probably to a minor extent in the skin. First pass metabolism is rapid and extensive and bioavailability is about 35% after oral doses. Prilocaine is rapidly metabolised in both the liver, by cytochrome P450, and in the kidneys by amidases. The metabolism of lidocaine and prilocaine results in the formation of 2,6-xylidine and o-toluidine, respectively, amongst other metabolites. Plasma levels of these metabolites detected after administration of Senstend in clinical trials were low in both male and female subjects, even after doses of it many times in excess of the clinical dose were applied. No 2,6-xylidine or o-toluidine was detectable at any time-point in vaginal fluids following local application of the medicinal product in female volunteers. Elimination Lidocaine The terminal elimination half-life of lidocaine from the plasma following intravenous administration is approximately 65 - 150 minutes and the systemic clearance is 10 - 20 mL/min/kg. Lidocaine is excreted in the urine mainly as metabolites, with only a small proportion excreted unchanged. Prilocaine The elimination half-life of prilocaine following intravenous administration is approximately 10 - 150 minutes. The systemic clearance is 18 - 64 mL/min/kg. Prilocaine is excreted in the urine mainly as its metabolites, with only a small proportion excreted unchanged.
S_5_3_preclinical_data
Reproductive toxicity Lidocaine No teratogenic effects were observed in studies of embryonic/foetal development in rats and rabbits receiving doses during organogenesis. Embryotoxicity was observed in rabbits at doses toxic to the mother. The postnatal survival time of the offspring of rats treated during pregnancy and lactation with a dose toxic to the mother was shown to be reduced. Prilocaine In a study of pregnant rats receiving a combination of lidocaine and prilocaine during organogenesis, no effects on embryonic/foetal development were observed. There are however no systemic exposure data available for comparison with clinical exposure. Genotoxicity and carcinogenicity Lidocaine Lidocaine was not genotoxic and the carcinogenic potential of lidocaine has not been studied. The lidocaine metabolite 2,6-xylidine has genotoxic potential in vitro. In a carcinogenicity study of rats exposed to 2,6-xylidine in utero, postnatally and throughout their lifetime, tumours in the nasal cavity, subcutaneous tumours and liver tumours were observed. The clinical relevance of tumour findings in relation to short-term/intermittent use of lidocaine in humans is unknown. Human exposure from Senstend is 20-30 fold less than the minimum dose that did not result in tumours and 200 fold less than the minimum dose that did result in tumours. Prilocaine Prilocaine was not genotoxic and the carcinogenic potential of prilocaine has not been studied. The prilocaine metabolite o-toluidine has genotoxic potential in vitro. In carcinogenicity studies of o-toluidine in rats, mice and hamsters, tumours were observed in several organs. The clinical relevance of tumour findings in respect of short-term/intermittent use of prilocaine in humans is unknown. Human exposure is 1000 fold less than than the minimum dose studied. Note, this dose did result in tumours. Effect on fertility In an in vitro study of rats Senstend has shown a reduction in sperm motility when 22.5 mg lidocaine and 7.5 mg prilocaine (i.e. the amount in 1 human dose) was in direct contact with rat sperm. However this study did not reproduce the circumstances of clinical use, as the concentration of Senstend in direct contact with the sperm would be many fold lower. The potential for reduction of sperm motility following the clinical use of the medicinal product can not be excluded; therefore it is not possible to state whether Senstend would prevent pregnancy.
S_6_1_excipients
Norflurane
S_6_2_incompatibilities
Deterioriation was observed when Senstend was used with polyurethane based female and male condoms (see section 4.4). Patients should be advised to use alternative methods of contraception.
S_6_3_shelf_life
24 months. After first use: 12 weeks
S_6_4_storage
Store below 25 °C. Do not freeze.
S_6_5_container_description
Aluminium spray container with metering valve. The metering valve’s components are stainless steel, polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polypropylene, chlorobutyl rubber and HDPE. Each pack contains one spray container with 6.5 ml or 5 ml solution.
S_6_6_handling_disposal
The metal container is pressurised. It should not be punctured, broken or burnt, even when apparently empty. A residual volume of fluid that is not usable will remain in the container after all doses have been administered. Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
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Feb. 16, 2026
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spc-doc_PLGB 21244-0001.pdf
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