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Pracetam 10% Premix for Medicated Feeding Stuff for Pigs

Active ingredient: Paracetamol

Form

Premix

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Ceva Animal Health Ltd

VMD MA No.

15052/5035

What it's used for

Pigs (weaned pigs) : Symptomatic treatment for reduction of pyrexia, in the context of acute infectious respiratory diseases, in combination with appropria...

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Clinical information

Pracetam 10% Premix for Medicated Feeding Stuff for Pigs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

Pigs (weaned pigs) :
Symptomatic treatment for reduction of pyrexia, in the context of acute infectious
respiratory diseases, in combination with appropriate anti-infective therapy.

The daily dose is 30 mg per kg b.w. for 5 consecutive days to be administered in feed:
The dose can be administered in dry feed supplied in two meals.
The product may be administered in pellets as well as non-pelleted feed.
For the preparation of medicated feed:
30 mg Paracetamol per kg b.w. daily corresponds to 300 mg “Pracetam 10 % Premix” per
kg b.w. daily.
For the preparation of the medicated feed the body weight of the animals to be treated and
their actual daily intake of feed should be taken into due account. To provide the required

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amount of active substance per kg medicated feed the premix has to be incorporated into
the feed according to the following formula:
300 mg “Pracetam 10 %” average body weight (kg)
per kg b.w. daily X of the animals to be treated
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- = mg
“Pracetam 10 %”
average daily feed intake per animal (kg)
per kg feed
The mixing should be performed in an (authorised) feedingstuff manufacture with
adequate mixing apparatus.

- Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to paracetamol.
- Do not use the product if there are animals with hepatic or renal impairment, or
hypovolaemic animals.
And see the section 4.8.

No side effects have been seen following administration of the medicinal product at the
therapeutic dose.

Animals with reduced appetite and/or disturbed general condition have to be treated
parenterally.

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Special precautions for use in animals
The product is a premix that must not be given to pigs before it has been mixed with solid
feed at the minimum rate of 5 kg/ton.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the medicinal product to
animals
Persons with known hypersensitivity to paracetamol should avoid any contact with the
medicated feed. In order to avoid contact with skin, mucous membranes and/or eyes use
gloves, CE-approved anti-dust mask and protecting spectacles when handling the
medicated feed. In case of contact with skin and/or eyes rinse generously with clean
water. Seek medical advice if, following exposure, signs such as skin rash or persistent
eye irritation develop.

Concurrent administration of nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.
No interactions described with commonly used antibiotics. Concomitant treatment should
be considered case by case.
The safety of the co-administration of the product and feed supplemented with vitamine E
or polyinsatured fatty acids has not been established. Use only accordingly to the
benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian.

- Store in a dry place
- Keep in the original container

Meat and offal: 1 day.
5.

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.