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CircoMax Emulsion for Injection for Pigs

Active ingredient: Porcine circovirus-2

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Zoetis UK Limited

VMD MA No.

42058/5003

What it's used for

Active immunisation of pigs against porcine circovirus type 2 to reduce viral load in blood and lymphoid tissues, fecal shedding and the lesions in lymphoi...

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Clinical information

CircoMax Emulsion for Injection for Pigs — SPC Details

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

Active immunisation of pigs against porcine circovirus type 2 to reduce viral load in blood
and lymphoid tissues, fecal shedding and the lesions in lymphoid tissues associated with
PCV2 infection. Protection was demonstrated against porcine circovirus types 2a, 2b and
2d.
Onset of immunity (both vaccination schedules): 3 weeks after (the last) vaccination.
Duration of immunity (both vaccination schedules): 23 weeks after (the last) vaccination.

Revised: February 2025
AN: 03540/2024
None.
Pigs for fattening:
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals treated):
Elevated temperature (< 2.1 °C, resolving within 24
hours)
Injection site swelling (between 2-5 cm in diameter, for 7
to 10 days)
a
Uncommon
(1 to 10 animals / 1,000 animals
treated):
Erythema (in first 24 hours)
Hypersensitivity

reactions: vomiting, incoordination,
lethargy, and laboured breathing (most animals recover
within 24 hours)
a
In a laboratory study, a post-mortem examination of the injection site, performed 2 weeks
after the administration of a repeated single dose of the vaccine, very commonly revealed a
mild lymphocytic-granulomatous inflammatory response.
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.

Revised: February 2025
AN: 03540/2024
Vaccinate healthy animals only.

Special precautions for use in animals
No information is available on the safety of this vaccine in breeding boars. Do not use in
breeding boars.
The use of a needle free device for intramuscular injection is not an appropriate method for
delivery of the vaccine to 3-day old piglets.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Not applicable.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions
Not applicable.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with any
other veterinary medicinal product. 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).
Do not freeze.
Protect from light.
A slight black deposit may appear and the emulsion may separate into two distinct phases
during storage.
Upon shaking, the black deposit disappears and the emulsion becomes homogenous
again.

Revised: February 2025
AN: 03540/2024
Adjuvant:
MetaStim containing:Squalane0.4% (v/v)Poloxamer 4010.2% (v/v)Polysorbate 800.032% (v/v)
*Relative potency unit determined by ELISA antigen quantification (in vitro potency test)
compared to a reference vaccine.
For the full list of excipients, see section

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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