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Nobilis Paramyxo P201 emulsion for injection for pigeons

Active ingredient: Pigeon paramyxo virus

Form

Injection

Species

Pigeon (non-food producing)

Manufacturer

Intervet International B.V.

VMD MA No.

06376/3032

What it's used for

excretion after challenge. Onset of immunity: 4 weeks after primary vaccination. Duration of immunity: 1 year after primary vaccination.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Nobilis Paramyxo P201 emulsion for injection for pigeons — SPC Details

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

excretion after challenge.
Onset of immunity: 4 weeks after primary vaccination.
Duration of immunity: 1 year after primary vaccination.

Allow the vaccine to reach room temperature (15 C -25 C) before use.
Shake well before use.
Use sterile syringes and needles.
Primary vaccination: One single subcutaneous injection of 1 dose of 0.25 ml per
bird from 5 weeks of age into the lower back area of the neck.
Annual revaccination with 1 dose administered according to the primary
vaccination schedule is recommended.

None.

Pigeons:
None known.
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 the package leaflet
for respective contact details.

Vaccinate healthy animals only.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Not applicable.
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 could 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 veterinary medicinal product
can cause intensive 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 a finger pulp or tendon.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

interaction
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 in a refrigerator (2 C – 8 C).
Do not freeze.

Zero days.

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.