Porcilis Porcoli Diluvac Forte Intramuscular Injection for sows

Porcilis Porcoli Diluvac Forte Injection for sows.

For the passive immunisation of piglets by active immunisation of sows/gilts to reduce mortality and clinical signs such as diarrhoea due to neonatal enterotoxicosis during the first days of life, caused by those Escherichia coli strains, which express the fimbrial adhesins F4ab (K88ab), F4ac (K88ac), F5 (K99) or F6 (987P).

Dosage and administration

Intramuscular injection in sows/gilts of 2 ml of the vaccine per animal in the area of the neck behind the ear.

The vaccine can be used during pregnancy.

Vaccination scheme:

Basic vaccination

Sows/gilts which have not yet been vaccinated with the product should be given an injection preferably 6 to 8 weeks before the expected date of farrowing, followed by a second injection 4 weeks later.

Revaccination

A single revaccination should be carried out during the second half of each subsequent pregnancy, preferably 2 to 4 weeks before the expected date of farrowing.

Before using the vaccine allow it to reach room temperature (15-25°C) and shake well before use.

Use sterile syringes and needles. Avoid introduction of contamination.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Vaccinate only healthy animals.

A mean transient increase in body temperature of about 1°C, in some pigs up to 3°C, may occur in the first 24 hours after vaccination. Reduced feed intake and listlessness may occur in approximately 10% of the animals on the day of vaccination, but return to normal within 1-3 days. A transient swelling and redness at the injection site may be observed in approximately 5% of the animals. The diameter of the swelling is in general below 5 cm, but in some cases a larger swelling may occur. Swelling and redness at the injection site may occasionally last for at least 14 days. After administration of an overdose no effects other than those observed and mentioned above have been observed.

No information is available on the safety and efficacy from concurrent use of this vaccine with any other. It is therefore recommended that no other vaccine should be administered within 14 days before or after vaccination with this product.

Do not mix with any other vaccine or immunological product.

Operator warning

In the case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or label to the physician.

Withdrawal period: Zero days.

For animal treatment only. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Store in a refrigerator (between +2 °C and +8 °C). Do not freeze.

Shelf-life after first opening: 3 hours.

Disposal advice

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.