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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.

16849/5004

What it's used for

Calves: supportive treatment of pyrexia in acute respiratory disease in combination with appropriate (e.g. anti-infective) therapy if necessary. Pigs: For...

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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 26 Mar 2026.

Calves: supportive treatment of pyrexia in acute respiratory disease in
combination with appropriate (e.g. anti-infective) therapy if necessary.
Pigs: For the treatment of inflammation in combination with concurrent antibiotic
therapy.

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, haemorrhagic 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.

Revised: September 2023
AN: 02629/2022

Cattle (Calves) and pigs:
Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated on the
available data)
Gastrointestinal irritation
a
(Tarry or black stool
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

Revised: September 2023
AN: 02629/2022
representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting
system. See also the last section of the package leaflet for contact details.

None known.

Special precautions for use in animals
Given that sodium salicylate may inhibit clotting of the blood, its 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. It is recommended to
wear gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask.
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.
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. 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-steroid 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 moisture
and light.

Revised: September 2023
AN: 02629/2022

Meat and offal
Pigs: zero days
Calves: zero days.
Do not use in animals producing milk 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.