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Eurican Herpes 205 Powder and Solvent for Emulsion for Injection

Active ingredient: Canine herpesvirus

Form

Injection

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH

VMD MA No.

04491/5008

What it's used for

Active immunisation of pregnant bitches to prevent mortality, clinical signs and lesions in puppies resulting from canine herpes virus infections acquired...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Eurican Herpes 205 Powder and Solvent for Emulsion for Injection — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

Active immunisation of pregnant bitches to prevent mortality, clinical signs and
lesions in puppies resulting from canine herpes virus infections acquired in the
first few days of life through passive immunity.
Onset of immunity: the passive immunity in puppies born from vaccinated
bitches starts with sufficient colostrum intake.
Duration of immunity: first few days of life.

Issued: November 2024
AN: 02175/2023
None.
Dogs:
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Injection site swelling.
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10 000 animals
treated):
Hypersensitivity reaction.
1
Transient. Usually regressing within one week.
Appropriate symptomatic treatment should be administered.
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 of the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
Vaccinate healthy animals only.
Abortion and premature parturition can occur as a result of CHV infection in
bitches, the protection of the bitch against infection has not been studied for
this vaccine. In order for immunity to be conferred to the puppies, sufficient
intake of colostrum is required.

Special precautions for use in animals
Not applicable.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
To the user:
This veterinary medicinal product contains mineral oil. Accidental injection/self-
injection may result in severe pain and swelling, particularly if injected into a
joint or finger, and in rare cases could result in the loss of the affected finger if
prompt medical attention is not given.
If you are accidentally injected with this product, seek prompt medical advice
even if only a very small amount is injected and take the package leaflet with
you.
If pain persists for more than 12 hours after medical examination, seek medical
advice again.
To the physician:
This veterinary medicinal product contains mineral oil. Even if small amounts
have been injected, accidental injection with this product can cause intense
swelling, which may, for example, result in ischaemic necrosis and even the
loss of a digit. Expert, PROMPT, surgical attention is required and may
necessitate early incision and irrigation of the injected area, especially where
there is involvement of finger pulp or tendon.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable.
Other precautions
Not applicable.

Issued: November 2024
AN: 02175/2023
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 in a refrigerator (2 C – 8 C).
Do not freeze.
Protect from light.

Issued: November 2024
AN: 02175/2023
Not applicable.
5. IMMUNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Immunologicals for Canidae, inactivated viral
vaccines, canine herpesvirus
ATCvet code: QI07AA06
Purified subunit vaccine for the active immunisation of pregnant bitches to
induce passive immunity in puppies against herpesvirus-induced fatal neonatal
disease.

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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