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Huvexxin 25 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Pigs

Active ingredient: Tulathromycin

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Huvepharma N.V.

VMD MA No.

30282/5000

What it's used for

Treatment and metaphylaxis of swine respiratory disease (SRD) associated with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Mycoplasma hyopneumon...

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Clinical information

Huvexxin 25 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Pigs — SPC Details

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

Treatment and metaphylaxis of swine respiratory disease (SRD) associated
with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Mycoplasma
hyopneumoniae, Haemophilus parasuis and
susceptible to tulathromycin. The presence of the disease in the group must
be established before the veterinary medicinal product is used. The
veterinary medicinal product should only be used if pigs are expected to
develop the disease within 2–3 days.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics or to any of
the excipients.

Revised: February 2024
AN: 00773/2023

Pigs:
Undetermined
frequency (cannot be
estimated from
available data)
Injection site reactions (e.g. congestion,
oedema, fibrosis and haemorrhage
1
all reversible and present for approximately 30 days after injection
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.

None.

Special precautions for use in animals
Cross resistance occurs with other macrolides. Do not administer
simultaneously with antimicrobials with a similar mode of action such as other
macrolides or lincosamides.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be based on susceptibility
testing of the bacteria isolated from the animal. If this is not possible, therapy
should be based on local (regional, farm level) epidemiological information
about susceptibility of the target bacteria.
Official, national and regional antimicrobial policies should be taken into
account when the veterinary medicinal product is used.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product deviating from the instructions given
in the SPC may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to tulathromycin
and may decrease the effectiveness of treatment with other macrolides,
lincosamides and group B streptogramins due to the potential for cross
resistance.
If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs appropriate treatment should be
administered without delay.
Special precautions to be take by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Tulathromycin is irritating to eyes. In case of accidental eye exposure, flush
the eyes immediately with clean water.
Tulathromycin may cause sensitisation by skin contact resulting in e.g.
reddening of the skin (erythema) and/or dermatitis. In case of accidental
spillage onto skin, wash the skin immediately with soap and water.
Wash hands after use.
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and
show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
If there is suspicion of a hypersensitivity reaction following accidental
exposure (recognised by e.g. itching, difficulty in breathing, hives, swelling on
the face, nausea, vomitus) appropriate treatment should be administered.
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.

Revised: February 2024
AN: 00773/2023
Other precautions
Not applicable.

None known.

This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage
conditions.

Meat and offal: 13 days.
5.

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.