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Solacyl 1000 mg/g, Powder for Use in Drinking Water/Milk for Cattle and Pigs

Active ingredient: Sodium Salicylate

Form

Liquid

Species

Cattle Pigs

Manufacturer

Eurovet Animal Health B.V.

VMD MA No.

16849/3004

What it's used for

Pigs: For the treatment of inflammation in combination with concurrent antibiotic therapy.

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Clinical information

Solacyl 1000 mg/g, Powder for Use in Drinking Water/Milk for Cattle and Pigs — SPC Details

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

Pigs: For the treatment of inflammation in combination with concurrent antibiotic
therapy.

Calves: 40 mg sodium salicylate per kg bodyweight once daily, for 1 to 3 consecutive
days.
Administration: orally in drinking water or milk (replacer).
Pigs: 35 mg sodium salicylate per kg bodyweight per day, for 3 to 5 consecutive
days.
Administration: orally in drinking water.
Based on the recommended dose and the number and weight of animals to be
treated, the exact daily concentration of the veterinary medicinal product should be
calculated according to the following formula:
.....mg veterinary
medicinal product /kg
body weight/day
x
average body weight
(kg) of animals to be
treated
Average daily water/milk (replacer) intake (l/animal)
= .... mg veterinary
medicinal product
per litre of drinking
water/milk (replacer)
Alternatively the veterinary medicinal product can also be administered with the
drinking water as pulse medication. Half of the calculated total daily amount of
powder is mixed with 5-10 litres of clean water and stirred until evenly dispersed.
This solution is then added, whilst stirring, into an amount of drinking water that will
be consumed within approximately 3-4 hours and administered twice daily.
Maximum solubility of the veterinary medicinal product in water is approximately 100
g/litre.
The use of suitably calibrated weighing equipment for the administration of the
calculated amount of sodium salicylate is recommended.

Do not administer in case of severe hypoproteinaemia, liver and kidney disorder.
Do not administer in case of gastrointestinal ulcerations and chronic gastrointestinal
disorders.
Do not administer in case of malfunction of the haemopoietic system, coagulopathy,
hemorrhagic diathesis.
Do not use sodium salicylates in neonates or calves less than 2 weeks of age.
Do not use in piglets of less than 4 weeks of age.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance.

Cattle (calves) and pigs:
Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated from the
available data)
Gastrointestinal irritation
a
(tarry or black stool
a+b
),
Prolonged bleeding
c
a
especially in animals with pre-existing gastrointestinal disease.
b
due to bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
c
inhibition of normal blood clotting may occur incidentally. This effect is reversible
and diminishes within approximately 7 days.
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 combined label-leaflet
for respective contact details.

None.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Given that sodium salicylate may inhibit clotting of blood, it is recommended that
elective surgery should not be performed on animals within 7 days after the end of
treatment.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
People with known hypersensitivity to sodium salicylate or related substances (e.g.
aspirin) should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product.
Irritation of the skin, eye, and respiratory tract might occur. During preparation and
mixing of the veterinary medicinal product, direct contact with the skin and eyes and
inhalation of the powder should be avoided. Personal protective equipment
consisting of gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask should be worn when handling
the veterinary medicinal product.
In case of accidental dermal exposure wash skin immediately with water.
In the event of accidental eye contact, the user is advised to wash the eye with
plenty of water for 15 minutes, and seek medical advice if irritation persists.
During administration of medicated water or milk (replacer) to the animals skin
contact should be prevented by wearing gloves. Wash accidentally exposed skin
immediately with water.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
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. ketoprofen) for plasma protein binding sites.
Plasma clearance of salicylic acid has been reported to increase in combination with
corticosteroids possibly due to induction of metabolism of salicylic acid.
Concurrent use with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is not
recommended, because of increased risk of gastro-intestinal ulceration.
Drugs which affect blood clotting should not be used in combination with sodium
salicylate.

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:
Pigs: zero days
Calves: zero days
Not authorised for use in animals producing milk for human consumption.

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.