PG 600, Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Chorionic Gonadotrophin, Serum Gonadotrophin

Available from:

MSD Animal Health UK Limited

ATC code:

QG03GA99

INN (International Name):

Chorionic Gonadotrophin, Serum Gonadotrophin

Pharmaceutical form:

Powder and solvent for solution for injection

Prescription type:

POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian

Therapeutic group:

Pigs

Therapeutic area:

Hormone sex

Authorization status:

Authorized

Authorization date:

1994-07-27

Summary of Product characteristics

Revised: December 2020
AN: 01394/2020
Page 1 of 5
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
PG 600, Powder and solvent for solution for injection.
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each reconstituted 5ml dose contains:
Chorionic gonadotrophin
200 iu
Serum gonadotrophin
400 iu
For full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Powder and solvent for solution for injection
White powder and clear colourless solution. Reconstituted solution is
colourless.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Pigs
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For the promotion of a fertile oestrous cycle in gilts and in sows
post-weaning,
and the
treatment of suboestrus or anoestrus in barren sows due to hormonal
imbalance.
4.3
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not inject into the subcutaneous fat.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNING FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
None.
Revised: December 2020
AN: 01394/2020
Page 2 of 5
4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
i.
Special precautions for use in animals.
When administered by the subcutaneous route, care must be taken to
avoid injection into subcutaneous fat. In the unlikely event of an
individual anaphylactic reaction, 1-3 ml
Adrenaline 1:1000 solution should be given by intramuscular injection.
ii.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
medicinal product to the animals.
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection; if accidental
self-
injection occurs, seek medical advice and show the doctor this label.
Wash hands after use.
4.6
ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS)
None.
4.7
USE DURING PREGNANCY OR LACTATION
Not indicated for use during pregnancy. The injection of PG 600 into a
pregnant
sow or gilt will fail to produce heat and will not cause abortion.
4.8
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION
None known.
4.9
AMOUNTS TO BE ADMINISTERED AND ADMINISTRATION ROUTE
Reconstitution: Reconstitute by injecting approximately 2 ml of the
solvent
provided into the hormone vial, ensure