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Porcilis PCV M Hyo ID Emulsion for Injection for Pigs

Active ingredients: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Porcine circovirus-2

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

MSD Animal Health UK Limited

VMD MA No.

01708/5132

What it's used for

Onset of immunity: PCV2: 2 weeks after vaccination, M. hyopneumoniae: 4 weeks after vaccination. Duration of immunity: PCV2: 26 weeks after vaccination, M....

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Clinical information

Porcilis PCV M Hyo ID Emulsion for Injection for Pigs — SPC Details

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

Onset of immunity:
PCV2: 2 weeks after vaccination,
M. hyopneumoniae: 4 weeks after vaccination.
Duration of immunity:
PCV2: 26 weeks after vaccination,
M. hyopneumoniae: 18 weeks after vaccination.
Before using the vaccine allow it to reach room temperature (15
well before use.
Avoid introduction of a contamination by multiple broaching.
Intradermal administration in the neck of 0.2 ml per animal using a multi-dose needle-
free injection device for intradermal application of liquids suitable to deliver a “jet-
stream” volume of vaccine (0.2 ml ± 10%) through the epidermal layers of the skin.
Safety and efficacy of Porcilis PCV M Hyo ID have been demonstrated using the
device IDAL.
Vaccination scheme:
A single dose is given to pigs from 3 weeks of age onwards.
Mixed use with Porcilis Lawsonia ID
Porcilis PCV M Hyo ID may be used to reconstitute Porcilis Lawsonia ID lyophilisate
shortly before vaccination in pigs from 3 weeks of age onwards as follows:
Porcilis Lawsonia ID lyophilisatePorcilis PCV M Hyo ID50 doses10 ml100 doses20 ml200 doses40 ml
For proper reconstitution and correct administration, use the following procedure:
1. Allow Porcilis PCV M Hyo ID to reach room temperature and shake well before
use.
2. Add approximately 5 – 10 ml of Porcilis PCV M Hyo ID to the Porcilis Lawsonia
ID lyophilisate and mix briefly.
3. Withdraw the reconstituted concentrate from the vial and transfer it back into the
vial with the Porcilis PCV M Hyo ID. Shake briefly to mix.
4. Use the vaccine suspension within 6 hours of reconstitution. Any vaccine
remaining at the end of this time should be discarded.
Dosage:
A single dose (0.2 ml) of Porcilis Lawsonia ID lyophilisate reconstituted in Porcilis
PCV M Hyo ID is given intradermally in the neck.
Visual appearance after reconstitution: homogenous white to nearly white emulsion
after shaking.
None.
Pigs:
Very common
(> 1 animal / 10 animals treated):
Elevated temperature
Injection site swelling
Injection site scabs
Uncommon
(1 to 10 animals / 1 000 animals
treated):
Hypersensitivity reaction
Mean increase of 1 °C, up to 1.8 °C in individual piglets, and up to 2.6 °C in
individual breeding pigs. The animals return to normal within 1 to 2 days after peak
temperature.
Hard non-painful with a mean diameter of up to 3 cm in piglets and 5 cm in breeding
pigs. The size may increase up to 6 cm in individual piglets and up to 12 cm in
individual breeding pigs. A biphasic pattern, consisting of an increase and decrease
followed by another increase and decrease of the size may be observed.
Disappears within approximately 8 weeks after vaccination.
Scabs of round or elongated shape may be observed and can last at least until
9 weeks post vaccination.
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:
Use of the vaccine in boars has not been evaluated and is therefore not
recommended.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
None.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Safety and efficacy data in pigs from 3 weeks of age onwards are available which
demonstrate that this vaccine can be mixed and administered with Porcilis Lawsonia
ID (see section
Store in a refrigerator (2 C – 8 C).
Do not freeze.
Protect from direct sunlight.
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.

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