Ingelvac CircoFLEX

Country: European Union

Language: English

Source: EMA (European Medicines Agency)

Active ingredient:

porcine circovirus type 2 ORF2 protein

Available from:

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH

ATC code:

QI09AA07

INN (International Name):

inactivated porcine circovirus vaccine

Therapeutic group:

Pigs

Therapeutic area:

Immunologicals for suidae

Therapeutic indications:

For active immunisation of pigs over the age of two weeks against porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) to reduce mortality, clinical signs - including weight loss - and lesions in lymphoid tissues associated with PCV2-related disease (PCVD).In addition, vaccination has been shown to reduce PCV2 nasal shedding, viral load in blood and lymphoid tissues, and duration of viraemia.Onset of protection occurs as early as two weeks post vaccination and lasts for at least 17 weeks.

Product summary:

Revision: 16

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2008-02-13

Patient Information leaflet

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B. PACKAGE LEAFLET
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PACKAGE LEAFLET:
INGELVAC CIRCOFLEX SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION FOR PIGS
1.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER AND OF
THE MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH
RELEASE, IF DIFFERENT
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer responsible for batch
release
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
55216 Ingelheim/Rhein
GERMANY
2.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Ingelvac CircoFLEX suspension for injection for pigs
3.
STATEMENT OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND OTHER INGREDIENTS
Each dose (1 ml) contains:
Porcine circovirus type 2 ORF2 protein: RP* 1.0–3.75
* Relative potency (ELISA test) by comparison with a reference
vaccine.
Adjuvant: Carbomer
Clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to yellowish suspension for
injection.
4.
INDICATIONS
For active immunisation of pigs from the age of 2 weeks against
porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) to
reduce mortality, clinical signs - including weight loss - and lesions
in lymphoid tissues associated
with PCV2 related diseases (PCVD).
In addition, vaccination has been shown to reduce PCV2 nasal shedding,
viral load in blood and
lymphoid tissues, and duration of viraemia.
Onset of immunity:
2 weeks post vaccination
Duration of immunity:
at least 17 weeks.
5.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None.
6.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
A mild and transient hyperthermia very commonly occurs on the day of
vaccination.
On very rare occasions anaphylactic reactions may occur and should be
treated symptomatically.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following
convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse
reactions)
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals
treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals
treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including
isolated reports).
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If you notice any side effects, even those not already listed in this
package leaflet

Summary of Product characteristics

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ANNEX I
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
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1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Ingelvac CircoFLEX suspension for injection for pigs
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each dose (1 ml) contains:
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE:
Porcine circovirus type 2 ORF2 protein
RP* 1.0–3.75
* Relative potency (ELISA test) by comparison with a reference vaccine
ADJUVANT:
Carbomer
1 mg
EXCIPIENTS:
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Suspension for injection.
Clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to yellowish suspension for
injection.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Pigs
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For active immunisation of pigs from the age of 2 weeks against
porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) to
reduce mortality, clinical signs - including weight loss - and lesions
in lymphoid tissues associated
with PCV2 related disease (PCVD).
In addition, vaccination has been shown to reduce PCV2 nasal shedding,
viral load in blood and
lymphoid tissues, and duration of viraemia.
Onset of immunity:
2 weeks post vaccination
Duration of immunity:
at least 17 weeks.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Vaccinate healthy animals only.
4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Special precautions for use in animals
Not applicable.
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Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to
animals
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately
and show the package leaflet or
the label to the physician.
4.6
ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS)
A mild and transient hyperthermia very commonly occurs on the day of
vaccination.
On very rare occasions anaphylactic reactions may occur and should be
treated symptomatically.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following
convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse
reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but