Galaxy Lyme (Canada)

This page contains information on Galaxy Lyme for veterinary use.
The information provided typically includes the following:

Galaxy Lyme Indications
Warnings and cautions for Galaxy Lyme
Direction and dosage information for Galaxy Lyme

Galaxy Lyme

This treatment applies to the following species:

Dogs

Manufacturer: Schering-Plough

Borrelia Burgdorferi Bacterin

For intramuscular use only

Do not administer subcutaneously

For veterinary use in dogs only.

Product Description

Galaxy™ Lyme vaccine is an inactivated bacterin containing two isolates of Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterin is for the vaccination of healthy dogs as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.

Galaxy Lyme Dosage And Administration

Shake well. Using aseptic technique, inject 1 mL (1 dose) intramuscularly into healthy dogs at 7 weeks of age or older. Revaccinate with 1 mL 2 to 4 weeks after initial vaccination. Two doses are required for primary immunization. Annual revaccination with one dose is recommended.

Precautions

- Store at 2°- 7°C.

- Do not freeze.

- Do not mix with other vaccines.

- Use new, non-chemically sterilized needles and syringes.

Warnings

- Contains gentamicin and nystatin as preservatives.

- The use of this biological product may produce anaphylaxis and/or other inflammatory immune-mediated hypersensitivity reactions.

Antidote

Epinephrine, corticosteroids, and antihistamines may all be indicated depending on the nature and severity of the reaction.

U.S. Veterinary License No. 165A

Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation, Omaha, NE 68103 USA

1 800 224-5318 (USA)

1 888 306-0069 (Canada)

U.S. Patent No. 6,316,005

™ Trademark of Schering-Plough Canada Inc.

25x1 DOSE

P24003-14

Nac No.

12080442

INTERVET/SCHERING-PLOUGH ANIMAL HEALTH
Intervet Canada Corp.
16750 ROUTE TRANSCANADIENNE, KIRKLAND, QC, H9H 4M7

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