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Pracetam 400 mg/ml Solution for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs

Active ingredient: Paracetamol

Form

Solution

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Ceva Sante Animale

VMD MA No.

14966/5091

What it's used for

In pigs : Symptomatic treatment of fever in the context of respiratory diseases in combination with an appropriate anti infective therapy, if necessary.

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Clinical information

Pracetam 400 mg/ml Solution for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs — SPC Details

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

In pigs :
Symptomatic treatment of fever in the context of respiratory diseases in combination
with an appropriate anti infective therapy, if necessary.

For use in drinking water
30 mg of paracetamol per kg body weight per day, for 5 days, orally, administered in
the drinking water, equivalent to 0.75 ml of oral solution per 10 kg body weight per
day for 5 days.
The intake of medicated drinking water depends on the clinical condition of the
animals. In order to obtain a correct dosage, the concentration in the drinking water
must be adjusted accordingly.

Revised: November 2025
AN: 01790/2025
To avoid under-dosing and to ensure a correct dosage, bodyweight should be
determined as accurately as possible.
Recommendation for dissolution:
First add, the necessary quantity of water for the preparation of the final solution in
the container.
Then add the product while stirring the solution.
Preferably prepare, the solution in water at ambient temperature (20°C – 25°C).
For water at 25°C, there is an upper concentration limit of 40ml of product per litre of
drinking solution.
When using the product with a water proportioner, adjust the setting to 3% - 5%. Do
not set proportioners below 3%.
The solution should be prepared freshly every 24 hours. No other source of drinking
water should be available during the medication period.

- Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
- Do not use in animals with severe hepatic impairment,
- Do not use in animals with severe renal impairment. See also section 4.8
- Do not use in animals suffering from dehydration or hypovolaemia

In rare cases, transient soft faeces can occur and can persist for up to 8 days after
the withdrawal of treatment. This does not have any effect on the general condition of
animals, and resolves without any specific treatment.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports)

Animals with reduced water intake and/or disturbed general condition have to be
treated parenterally.
In case of combined viral and bacterial aetiology of the disease, an appropriate anti
infective therapy should be given concomitantly.
The anti-pyretic effect of the veterinary medicinal product is expected at 12 - 24
hours after the onset of treatment.

Revised: November 2025
AN: 01790/2025

Special precautions for use in animals
None.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
The product can cause hypersensitive reactions (allergy). People with known
hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any of the excipients should avoid contact with the
product.
The product may cause skin and eye irritation. Wear appropriate protective clothing,
gloves, goggles and mask when handling the product.
In cases of accidental contact with the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with a large
amount of water. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice and show the leaflet to
the physician.
The product may be harmful if ingested.
medical advice.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling this product.
Wash hands after use.

Concurrent administration of nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.

This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.

Meat and offal: zero days.
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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.