Purevax FeLV suspension for injection
Active ingredient: Feline leukemia virus
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
VMD MA No.
04491/5050
What it's used for
Onset of immunity: 2 weeks after primary vaccination course. Duration of immunity: 1 year after the last vaccination.
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Purevax FeLV suspension for injection — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
Duration of immunity: 1 year after the last vaccination.
according to the following schedule:
Basic vaccination: first injection: from 8 weeks of age,
second injection: 3 to 5 weeks later.
Revaccination: annual
Small (< 2 cm) , regresses within 1 to 4 weeks.
Lasting usually for 1 day, exceptionally for 2 days.
If such reactions occur, appropriate treatment is recommended.
May evolve to a more severe condition (anaphylaxis). If such reactions occur,
appropriate treatment is recommended.
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.
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
It is recommended that a test for FeLV antigenaemia be carried out prior to
vaccination.
Vaccination of FeLV positive cats is of no benefit.
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.
mixed with Boehringer Ingelheim non-adjuvanted vaccine range (various combinations
of feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirosis, panleukopenia and chlamydiosis
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals treated):
Injection site nodule.
Lethargy, hyperthermia.
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10 000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Anorexia, emesis.
Hypersensitivity reaction, anaphylaxis.
components) and/or administered the same day but not mixed with Boehringer
Ingelheim adjuvanted vaccine against rabies.
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.
Protect from light.
Do not freeze.
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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