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Canixin Pi/L Lyophilisate and Suspension for Suspension for Injection for Dogs

Active ingredients: Canine parainfluenza virus, Leptospira canicola, Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae

Form

Injection

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

VIRBAC

VMD MA No.

05653/3052

What it's used for

In the one-year duration of immunity studies there was no significant difference between vaccinated and control dogs in viral excretion for CPiV, in reduct...

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Clinical information

Canixin Pi/L Lyophilisate and Suspension for Suspension for Injection for Dogs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

In the one-year duration of immunity studies there was no significant difference
between vaccinated and control dogs in viral excretion for CPiV, in reduction of
kidney colonisation for Canicola and Icterohaemorrhagiae, nor
in renal lesions and urine shedding for Leptospira Canicola.
After reconstitution of the lyophilisate with the solvent, shake gently and
administer immediately one dose of 1 ml subcutaneously according to the
following vaccination schedule:
Primary vaccination course:
- first injection from 8 weeks of age,
- second injection 3 or 4 weeks later.
Annual re-vaccination:
One booster injection of a single dose should be given 1 year after the second
injection and annually thereafter.
When active immunisation against rabies is also required, and if Virbac’s rabies
vaccine is available, 1 dose of the veterinary medicinal product can be mixed with 1
dose of Virbac’s rabies vaccine and 2 ml of mixed vaccines can be administered
immediately subcutaneously. Refer to the Virbac’s rabies vaccine veterinary
medicinal product information regarding vaccination scheme against rabies.
The appearance of the reconstituted veterinary medicinal product is slightly yellowish
beige.
None.
Dogs:
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100
animals treated):
Injection site swelling
1,2,3
, Injection site oedema
2,3,4
Lethargy
Rare
(1 to 10 animals /
10,000 animals
treated):
Injection site pain
2,3
, Injection site pruritus
2,3
Hyperthermia
, Anorexia
Digestive tract disorders
(e.g. Diarrhoea, Vomiting)
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000
animals treated,
including isolated
reports):
Hypersensitivity reaction
(e.g. Anaphylaxis, Allergic
skin reaction such as Allergic oedema, Urticarial
erythema, Allergic pruritus)
(≤ 4 cm)
Transient
Resolves spontaneously within 1 to 2 weeks.
Slight, diffuse
Appropriate symptomatic treatment should be administered without delay.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
Vaccinate healthy animals only.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
None.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that this vaccine can be
mixed and administered with Virbac’s rabies vaccine, if available.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with
any other veterinary medicinal product except the product mentioned above. A
decision to use this vaccine before or after any other veterinary medicinal product
therefore needs to be made on a case-by-case basis.
Store and transport refrigerated (2 °C – 8 °C).
Protect from light.
Do not freeze.
Not applicable.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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