Equine Potomavac (Canada)
This page contains information on Equine Potomavac for veterinary use.The information provided typically includes the following:
- Equine Potomavac Indications
- Warnings and cautions for Equine Potomavac
- Direction and dosage information for Equine Potomavac
Equine Potomavac
This treatment applies to the following species:Ehrlichia Risticii Bacterin
PHF
DESCRIPTION: EQUINE POTOMAVAC™ is a liquid suspension of inactivated Ehrlichia risticii. Safety and efficacy of this product have been demonstrated in controlled vaccination challenge tests and in thorough field evaluations.
INDICATIONS: Recommended for the vaccination of healthy horses as an aid in the prevention of Potomac Horse Fever (equine monocytic ehrlichiosis) caused by E. risticii.
DOSAGE: For primary vaccination, aseptically inject 1 mL (1 dose) intramuscularly into healthy horses 3 months of age or older. Revaccinate with a second 1 mL dose 3 to 4 weeks later. Revaccinate annually with a single 1 mL dose.
PRECAUTIONS: Store at 2-7°C (35-45°F). Do not freeze. Use entire contents when first opened. Shake well before using. Contains gentamicin and thimerosal as preservatives. Do not vaccinate within 21 days prior to slaughter. In rare instances, administration of vaccines may cause lethargy, fever, and inflammatory or hypersensitivity types of reactions. Treatment may include antihistamines, anti-inflammatories, and/or epinephrine. Vaccinating animals whose immune response is compromised by stress, disease, etc. may not produce the desired results.
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For Veterinary Use Only.
Potomavac™ is a trademark of MERIAL.
Manufactured By MERIAL INC., Athens, GA 30601 USA
U.S. Vet. Lic. No. 298
1-888-Merial-1 (1-888-637-4251)
Distributed In Canada By MERIAL CANADA, INC., Baie d’Urfé, Qc, H9X 3V1
Contains |
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Prod. No. |
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5 Doses |
5 x 1 Dose (1 mL) |
2411-05 |
RM460R4 |
30 Doses |
3 x 10 Dose (10 mL) |
2410-03 |
RM470R4 |
CPN: 1182019.3
5180 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, BURLINGTON, ON, L7L 5H4
Customer Care No.: | 1-800-567-1885 | |
Technical Services No.: | 1-877-565-5501 | |
Website: | www.boehringer-ingelheim.ca |
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