VIRBAGEST 4 MG/ML ORAL SOLUTION FOR PIGS
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Summary of Product characteristics
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20-01-2017
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Active ingredient:
ALTRENOGEST
Available from:
Virbac S.A.
ATC code:
QG03DX90
INN (International Name):
ALTRENOGEST
Dosage:
4 Mg/Ml
Pharmaceutical form:
Oral Solution
Prescription type:
POM
Therapeutic group:
Porcine
Therapeutic area:
Altrenogest
Therapeutic indications:
Hormone
Authorization status:
Authorised
Authorization date:
2010-05-28
Summary of Product characteristics
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
VIRBAGEST 4 mg/ml oral solution for pigs
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Oral solution for top-dressing use.
Clear, slightly yellow solution.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Pigs (nulliparous mature sows).
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For the synchronisation of oestrus in nulliparous mature sows.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in boars.
Do not administer to pregnant sows (see section 4.7) or those suffering from uterine infection.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
None.
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE:
Altrenogest
4.00 mg/ml
EXCIPIENTS:
Butylhydroxytoluene (E321)
0.07 mg/ml
Butylhydroxyanisole (E320)
0.07 mg/ml
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
Ensure the correct dose is administered daily as under dosing can lead to the formation of cystic follicles.
Add the veterinary medicinal product to the feed immediately before feeding. Discard any uneaten medicated feed.
Use only in sexually mature gilts that have been in oestrus.
Part consumed feed must be safely disposed of and not given to any other animal.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS
Women who are pregnant, or suspected to be pregnant, should not use the product. Women of childbearing age should
handle the product with extreme care. The product should not be handled by persons with known
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