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Solacyl 1000 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Turkeys

Active ingredient: Sodium Salicylate

Form

Powder

Species

Turkeys

Manufacturer

Eurovet Animal Health B.V.

VMD MA No.

16849/5003

What it's used for

Symptomatic treatment of inflammatory respiratory diseases, if necessary in combination with an appropriate anti-infective therapy.

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Clinical information

Solacyl 1000 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Turkeys — SPC Details

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

Symptomatic treatment of inflammatory respiratory diseases, if necessary in
combination with an appropriate anti-infective therapy.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance.
Do not use in case of severe liver and kidney disorders.
Do not use in case of gastrointestinal ulcerations and chronic gastrointestinal
disorders.

Turkeys:
Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated from the
available data)
Gastrointestinal irritation
a
(Tarry or black stool
b
)
Drinking a lot
c
a
especially in animals with pre-existing gastrointestinal disease.
b
due to bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
c
increase in water intake.
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 also the last section of the package leaflet for contact details.

Revised: September 2023
AN: 02600/2022

The compatibility of the veterinary medicinal product with other veterinary
medicinal products when administered via the drinking water has not been
investigated. If used concurrently, the stability and/or solubility of the veterinary
medicinal products may change.

Revised: September 2023
AN: 02600/2022
Therefore, it is recommended that methods or routes of administration other
than via drinking water are used to deliver concurrent anti-infective therapy, if
needed.

Special precautions for use in animals:
Diseased animals may show altered intake of drinking water or feed. In cases of
altered drinking water intake, the concentration of the veterinary medicinal
product has to be adjusted to ensure the intake of the required dose.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals:
People with known hypersensitivity (allergies) to sodium salicylate or related
substances (e.g. aspirin) should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal
product.
Irritation of the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract may occur in the case of
accidental contact. Direct contact of the skin and eyes with the medicated water
or the powder, and inhalation of the powder should be avoided. It is
recommended to wear protective gloves (e.g. rubber or latex), safety glasses,
and an appropriate dust mask (e.g. disposable half-mask respirator conforming
to European Standard EN149). Swelling of the face, lips or eyes or difficulty in
breathing are serious symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
In case of accidental dermal exposure, wash skin immediately with water.
In the event of accidental eye contact, wash the eye with plenty of water for 15
minutes, and seek medical advice if irritation persists and show the label to the
physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions:
Not applicable.

Concurrent administration of potentially nephrotoxic drugs (e.g.
aminoglycosides) should be avoided.
Salicylic acid is highly plasma (albumin) bound and competes with a variety of
compounds (e.g. sulphonamides, ketoprofen) for plasma protein binding sites.
Concurrent use with other non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is not
recommended, because of increased risk of gastro-intestinal disturbances.

This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special temperature
storage conditions.
Keep the bag tightly closed after first opening in order to protect from light and
moisture.

Meat and offal: 2 days.
Not for use in birds producing or intended to produce eggs for human
consumption.
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.