POM-V Prescription Required Companion Animal

Lapinject VHD

Active ingredient: Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus

Form

Injection

Species

Rabbits

Manufacturer

Ceva Sante Animale

VMD MA No.

14966/5040

What it's used for

For active immunisation of rabbit to prevent mortality caused by RHD virus Onset immunity: 6 days Duration of Immunity: 1 year

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Clinical information

Lapinject VHD — SPC Details

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

For active immunisation of rabbit to prevent mortality caused by RHD virus
Onset immunity: 6 days
Duration of Immunity: 1 year

1 dose of 0.5 ml per rabbit, administered subcutaneously.
PRIMARY VACCINATION: 1 injection in rabbits from the age of 5 weeks.
BOOSTER: 1 injection every 12 months.
Where intensive breeding under commercial farming conditions is
undertaken it is recommended to vaccinate breeding does every 6 to 12
months, depending of the turnover and the sanitary situation of the farm.

Revised: October 2025
AN: 01836/2025
MODE OF ADMINISTRATION: Keep the vial/bottle at ambient
temperature (approximately 25°C) a few minutes before the
administration of the vaccine. Agitate the vial/bottle before use, to obtain
a homogeneous emulsion. The content of the vial must be used in a
working day (8 -10 hours).

None.

A local inflammatory reaction at the point of injection may appear,
resulting in a sclerous cicatricial granuloma, which may persist for a
period of at least 28 days in the fat cells.

the person administering the medicinal product to the animals
i. Special
precautions for use in animals
Handle pregnant females with the usual precautions.

Revised: October 2025
AN: 01836/2025
ii. Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
To the user:
This product contains mineral oil. Accidental i
n
jection /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 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 ischeamic necrosis and
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.

Store and transport between + 2°C and + 8°C.
Do not freeze.

Revised: October 2025
AN: 01836/2025

Zero days
5. Immunological particulars
To stimulate active immunity against rabbit haemorrhagic disease
ATCvet code:

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.