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CircoMax Myco Emulsion for Injection for Pigs

Active ingredients: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Porcine circovirus-2

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Zoetis UK Limited

VMD MA No.

42058/5013

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 Myco 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.
Active immunisation of pigs against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae to reduce the
lung lesions associated with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection.
Onset of immunity (both vaccination schedules): 3 weeks after (the last)
vaccination.
Duration of immunity (both vaccination schedules): 23 weeks after (the last)
vaccination.
In addition, vaccination has been shown to reduce body weight gain losses under
field conditions.
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 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 also the last section of the
package leaflet for respective contact details.
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
None.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

Revised: February 2025
AN: 03540/2024
Other precautions
None.
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
Inactivated Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, strain P-
5722-3
1.5 – 4.7 RP*Adjuvant:
MetaStim containing:
Squalane
0.4% (v/v)
Poloxamer 401
0.2% (v/v)
Polysorbate 80
0.032% (v/v)
Excipients:
Thiomersal
0.2 mg
*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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