Medicine guide

Tenkasi (previously Orbactiv)

  • Prescription status not stated
  • Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Active substance
Oritavancin
Made by
Menarini International Operations Luxembourg S.A.

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

What it is for

  • Tenkasi is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) in adults and paediatric patients aged 3 months and older (see sections 4.2, 4.4 and 5.1). Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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Details

Made byMenarini International Operations Luxembourg S.A.
Active substanceOritavancin
Used inAntibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
ClassificationJ01XA05 · Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Authorised on2015-03-19
Last updated by the regulator2026-08-06
EMA product numberEMEA/H/C/003785

Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).