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Nobivac Rabies suspension for injection

Active ingredient: Rabies virus

Form

Injection

Species

Cats Dogs

Manufacturer

Intervet International B.V.

VMD MA No.

06376/4106

What it's used for

Onset of immunity: an adequate serological response 0.5 IU) has been demonstrated 2 to 3 weeks after vaccination. Duration of immunity: 3 years.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Nobivac Rabies suspension for injection — SPC Details

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

Onset of immunity: an adequate serological response 0.5 IU) has been demonstrated 2
to 3 weeks after vaccination.
Duration of immunity: 3 years.

Administer 1 dose (1 ml).
Sterile equipment should be used for administration.
Avoid contamination of vaccine with traces of chemical sterilising agents. Do not use
chemicals such as disinfectant or spirit to disinfect the skin prior to administration.
Primary vaccination and revaccination in dogs and cats:
Primary vaccination age: 12 weeks* or older.
Revaccination: every 3 years.
*The primary vaccination may be administered at an earlier age, but a second dose must
then be administered at the age of 12 weeks.
Minimum vaccination age in dogs and cats: 4 weeks.
Further information:
Limited safety data for ferrets are available from monitoring post vaccination reactions.
Ferrets can be vaccinated subcutaneously from 12 weeks of age.
An adequate serological response 0.5 IU) has been demonstrated 1 month after
vaccination.
Ferrets should receive a booster vaccination every 18 months.

None.

Very rare
(< 1 animal / 10 000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Injection site swelling
Hypersensitivity reaction (e.g. facial
oedema, vomiting, pruritus, diarrhoea)
Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia,
immune-mediated thrombocytopenia,
immune-mediated polyarthritis.
Lethargy
Anorexia
Hyperthermia
1
Non-painful diffuse to firm swellings of approximately 1 cm in diameter may be observed
for up to 3 weeks after subcutaneous vaccination.
Such reaction may evolve to a more severe condition (anaphylaxis), which may be life-
threatening with additional signs like dyspnoea, collapse, ataxia, muscle tremor and
convulsion. If such reaction occurs, appropriate treatment is recommended.
Mild.
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.

Vaccinate healthy animals only.
The vaccine may not be effective in animals incubating the disease at the time of
vaccination.
Some animals may be immunologically incompetent and fail to respond to vaccination. A
good immune response is reliant on the reaction of an immunogenic agent and a fully
competent immune system. Immunocompetence of the animal may be compromised by a
variety of factors including poor health, nutritional status, genetic factors, concurrent drug
therapy and stress.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
The presence of maternal antibodies can interfere with the response to vaccination.
This veterinary medicinal product should not be administered for at least one month
following the administration of hyperimmune serum (anti-serum) or immunosuppressant
drugs.
Immunogenicity of the vaccine antigen will be reduced by poor storage or inappropriate
administration.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
In case of accidental self-injection, 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.

Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that the veterinary medicinal
product can be mixed and administered with vaccines in the Nobivac range containing one
or more of the following components: live canine distemper, canine adenovirus, canine
parvovirus and canine parainfluenza or live feline viral rhinotracheitis virus, feline calicivirus
and feline panleucopenia virus.
Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that this vaccine can be
administered at the same time but at different administration sites with vaccines in the
Nobivac range that contain one or more of the following antigens: Leptospira interrogans
serogroup Canicola serovar Portland-vere, L. interrogans serogroup Icterohaemorrhagiae
serovar Copenhageni, L. interrogans serogroup Australis serovar Bratislava, and L.
kirschneri serogroup Grippotyphosa serovar Dadas, although this may, in some instances,
lead to vomiting.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with any
other veterinary medicinal product except the products mentioned above. 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.
Protect from light.

Not applicable.

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.