Musteligen D Lyophilisate and Solvent for Suspension for Injection for Ferrets
Active ingredient: Canine distemper virus
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Virbac
VMD MA No.
05653/4227
What it's used for
For active immunisation of ferrets from 9 weeks of age to prevent mortality and clinical signs caused by distemper virus. Onset of immunity: 3 weeks Durati...
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Musteligen D Lyophilisate and Solvent for Suspension for Injection for Ferrets — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
clinical signs caused by distemper virus.
Onset of immunity: 3 weeks
Duration of immunity: 1 year.
immediately one dose of 1 ml subcutaneously according to the following vaccination
schedule:
Issued: June 2020
AN: 00139/2019
Primary vaccination course:
- first injection from 9 weeks of age
- second injection 4 weeks later.
Re-vaccination: annual
The appearance of the reconstituted product is a slightly pinkish-beige suspension.
Issued: June 2020
AN: 00139/2019
decreased appetite, anorexia, vomiting) which resolve spontaneously were very
commonly observed in safety studies.
A moderate swelling (≤1.5 cm) at the injection site sometimes associated with pain
and which resolves spontaneously within one day was commonly observed in safety
studies. Erythema at the injection site was uncommonly observed in safety studies.
Hypersensitivity reactions may be observed in some animals in very rare cases. In
case of such an allergic or anaphylactic reaction, appropriate symptomatic treatment
should be administered.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- Very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- Common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- Uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- Rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- Very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
Special precautions for use in animals
Vaccination is recommended for ferrets over 350g for males and over 300g for
females because a lower tolerance has been observed in animals of lighter weights.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Not applicable.
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.
Do not freeze.
Protect from light.
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Cell culture infectious dose 50%
Solvent
Water for injections 1 ml
Excipients
For the full list of excipients, see section
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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