Porcilis PCV ID Emulsion for Injection for Pigs
Active ingredient: Porcine circovirus-2
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Intervet International B.V.
VMD MA No.
EU/2/15/187/001-004
What it's used for
For the active immunisation of pigs to reduce the virus load in blood and lymphoid tissues and to reduce mortality and weight loss associated with PCV2 inf...
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Porcilis PCV ID Emulsion for Injection for Pigs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
tissues and to reduce mortality and weight loss associated with PCV2 infection
occurring during the fattening period.
Onset of immunity: 2 weeks.
Duration of immunity: 22 weeks.
use. Avoid multiple vial broaching. Use sterile syringes and needles. Avoid
introduction of contamination. Avoid use of vaccination equipment with rubber parts.
Revised May 2024
AN: 00332/2023
Vaccination
Administer one dose of 2 ml by intramuscular injection in the neck, in the area behind
the ear, according to the following schedule:
In the case of low to medium levels of maternally derived antibodies against PCV2 a
single vaccination (2 ml) to pigs from an age of 3 weeks onwards is advised.
When it is expected that higher levels of maternally derived antibodies against PCV2
are present, the following schedule of two vaccinations is advised: the first injection
(2 ml) can be given from an age of 3 – 5 days, the second injection (2 ml) 2 – 3
weeks later.
High levels of MDA may be expected when sows/gilts are vaccinated against PCV2
virus or when sows/gilts have recently been exposed to high levels of PCV2 virus. In
such cases it is advised to perform PCV2 serology, using suitable diagnostics, to
select the most appropriate vaccination schedule. In case of doubt, apply the two
shot vaccination schedule.
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals treated):
Injection site swelling
,
Elevated temperature
.
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Hypersensitivity reaction
.Uncommon
(1 to 10 animals / 1,000 animals
treated):
Elevated temperature
, Depression
,
Reduced food intake
.
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated reports):
Anaphylactic-type reaction
.
In the form of a hard, warm and sometimes painful swelling (diameter up to 10 cm). These
reactions resolve spontaneously over a period of approximately 14 – 21 days without any
major consequence on the general health status of the animals.
Normally not exceeding 1 °C, observed until 2 days after vaccination.
Resulting in minor neurological symptoms such as tremors and/or excitation, which
normally resolve within minutes without requiring treatment.
In individual animals, an increase of rectal temperature of 2.5 °C lasting less than 24 hours.
Up to 5 days, may result in transient impairment of growth rate in the immediate period after
the administration of the vaccine.
May be life-threatening. In the event of such reactions, treatment may be needed.
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 contact details.
Revised May 2024
AN: 00332/2023
Special precautions for use in animals:
From the data provided, it can be concluded that a single dose regimen of
vaccination breaks through up to medium levels and double dose regimen through
medium to high levels of maternally derived antibodies in piglets.
No data are available on the use of the vaccine in breeding boars.
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 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 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
intense 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 finger pulp or tendon.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions:
Not applicable.
Revised May 2024
AN: 00332/2023
any other veterinary medicinal product. A decision to use this vaccine before or after
any other veterinary medicinal product therefore needs to be decided on a case by
case basis.
Do not freeze.
Protect from light.
5. IMMUNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Inactivated porcine circovirus vaccine.
ATCvet code: QI09AA07.
Vaccine to stimulate active immunity against porcine circovirus type 2.
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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