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Galaxy Pv (Canada)

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Galaxy Pv

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Manufacturer: Schering-Plough

Parvovirus Vaccine

MODIFIED LIVE VIRUS

For veterinary use in dogs only.

Product Description

Galaxy™ Pv vaccine is a modified live virus vaccine containing a CPV Type 2b strain for the vaccination of healthy dogs as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by canine parvovirus.

Galaxy Pv Dosage And Administration

Inject one dose (1 mL) subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The initial dose may be given at 6 weeks of age or older. Repeat at 2 to 4 week intervals until the dog is 12 weeks of age. Annual revaccination with one dose is recommended. Use entire contents immediately.

Precautions

- Store at 2°- 7°C.

- Do not freeze.

- Do not mix with other vaccines.

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

- Burn vaccine container and all unused contents.

Warnings

- Contains gentamicin as a preservative.

- Vaccinate only healthy, non-parasitized dogs.

- Do not vaccinate pregnant bitches.

- The use of a 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.

- The age at which maternal antibody for canine parvovirus no longer interferes with the development of active immunity varies according to the bitch's titer and quantity of colostral antibodies absorbed by the puppy.

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)

© Copyright 1999, 2001, 2006, Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. All rights reserved.

™ Trademark of Schering-Plough Canada Inc.

25x1 DOSE

P24003-14

Nac No.

12080452
INTERVET/SCHERING-PLOUGH ANIMAL HEALTH
Intervet Canada Corp.

16750 ROUTE TRANSCANADIENNE, KIRKLAND, QC, H9H 4M7
Order Desk:   514-428-7013
Toll-Free:   866-683-7838
Fax:   Toll-free 888-498-4444; local 514-428-7014
Website:   www.intervet.com
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the Galaxy Pv information published above. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the Canadian product label or package insert.



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