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Maycetam 400 mg/ml Solution for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs

Active ingredient: Paracetamol

Form

Solution

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Laboratorios Maymo S.A.

VMD MA No.

42204/5000

What it's used for

Symptomatic treatment of fever in the context of respiratory diseases in combination with an appropriate anti-infective therapy, if necessary.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Maycetam 400 mg/ml Solution for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs — SPC Details

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

Symptomatic treatment of fever in the context of respiratory diseases in
combination with an appropriate anti-infective therapy, if necessary.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
Do not use in animals with severe hepatic impairment.
Do not use in animals with severe renal impairment. See also section 4.8.
Do not use in animals suffering from dehydration or hypovolaemia.

Pigs:
Rare (1 to 10 animals / 10,000
animals treated):
Loose Stool*
* Can persist for up to 8 days after the withdrawal of treatment. This does not have any effect
on the general condition of animals and resolves without any specific treatment.
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 the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See also the last section
of the package leaflet for contact details.

Animals with reduced water intake and/or disturbed general condition have to
be treated parenterally.
In case of combined viral and bacterial aetiology of the disease, an appropriate
anti-infective therapy should be given concomitantly.

Issued: May 2024
AN: 03589/2022
The anti-pyretic effect of the veterinary medicinal product is expected at 12 - 24
hours after the onset of treatment.

Special precautions for use in animals
None
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals.
This veterinary medicinal product may be harmful in case of accidental
ingestion. Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the veterinary medicinal
product. In the case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately
and show the label to the physician.
This veterinary medicinal product may be harmful in case of accidental contact
with unprotected skin or eyes. Wear appropriate clothes, gloves, goggles and
mask during the handling of the product. In the case of skin or eyes contact
rinse immediately with a large amount of water. If symptoms persist, seek
medical advice. Wash the hands after use of the veterinary medicinal product.
This veterinary medicinal product may cause hypersensitivity (allergy). People
with known hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any of the excipients (dimethyl
sulfoxide, Ponceau 4R (E124), and macrogol) should avoid contact with the
veterinary medicinal product.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable.
Other precautions
None

Concurrent administration of nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.

This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage
conditions.
After first opening, keep the bottle or can tightly closed.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Meat and offal: zero 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.