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Hiprabovis Somni/Lkt Emulsion for Injection for Cattle

Active ingredients: Histophilus somni, Mannheimia haemolytica

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

Laboratorios Hipra SA

VMD MA No.

17533/5024

What it's used for

Onset of immunity: 3 weeks. Duration of protection: Not demonstrated.

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Clinical information

Hiprabovis Somni/Lkt Emulsion for Injection for Cattle — SPC Details

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

Onset of immunity:
3 weeks.
Duration of protection:
Not demonstrated.

Do not vaccinate unhealthy animals.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substances, to the adjuvant
or to any of the excipients.

Very common: A transient rise in temperature (up to 2 ºC) after each vaccination
can occur but this resolves after 4 days. Vaccinated animals might show a local
swelling at the injection site of 1 to 7 cm after administration of the vaccine. This
swelling will have disappeared or be clearly reduced in size by 14 days post
vaccination however in some cases swelling may persist for up to 4 weeks after
the second administration.
Common: Mild apathy, anorexia and/or depression may be observed after each
injection but these resolve within 4 days.
Very rare: Anaphylactic-type reactions may occur in some sensitive animals. In
such cases, appropriate symptomatic treatment such as antihistamines or
cortisone or in more severe cases adrenaline should be given.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
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during the course of one treatment).
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None.

i) Special precautions for use in animals
Do not use in animals which are underweight for their age.
ii) 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 veterinary medicinal
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.

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.

i) Special precautions for use in animals
Do not use in animals which are underweight for their age.
ii) 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 veterinary medicinal
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.
4.

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.