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Suvaxyn Circo Emulsion for Injection for Pigs

Active ingredient: Porcine circovirus-2

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Zoetis UK Limited

VMD MA No.

42058/5073

What it's used for

For active immunisation of pigs from 3 weeks of age against porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) to reduce viral load in blood and lymphoid tissues and fecal s...

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Clinical information

Suvaxyn Circo Emulsion for Injection for Pigs — SPC Details

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

For active immunisation of pigs from 3 weeks of age against porcine circovirus type 2
(PCV2) to reduce viral load in blood and lymphoid tissues and fecal shedding caused by
infection with PCV2.
Onset of immunity: 3 weeks.
Duration of immunity: 23 weeks.

Revised: June 2024
AN: 01089/2023
None.
Pigs (for fattening):
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals treated):
Elevated temperature
Injection site inflammation
,
Injection site pain
, Injection site reddening
,
Injection site swelling
Uncommon
(1 to 10 animals / 1,000 animals
treated):
Hypersensitivity

reactions (e.g. depression, diarrhoea
or vomiting)
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Anaphylaxis
1
Transient; observed during the first 24 hours after vaccination. On average 1° C but may
exceed 2° C in individual pigs. This resolves spontaneously within 48 hours without
treatment.
Post-mortem examination of the injection site, performed 4 weeks after the
administration of a repeated single dose of the vaccine very commonly revealed a mild
lymphocytic-granulomatous inflammatory response.
May last up to 2 days.
Normally resolve without treatment.
In case of such reactions, appropriate treatment is recommended.
Reporting adverse events is important.

Revised: June 2024
AN: 01089/2023
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.
Vaccinate healthy animals only.

Special precautions for use in animals
Not applicable.
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.
Other precautions
Not applicable.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used
with any other veterinary medicinal product. 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.
Store and transport refrigerated (2 °C – 8 °C).
Do not freeze.
Protect from light.
Zero days.

Revised: June 2024
AN: 01089/2023
5. IMMUNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group: immunologicals for Suidae, inactivated viral vaccines for
pigs
ATCvet code: QI09AA07
The vaccine contains an inactivated recombinant chimeric porcine circovirus type 1
containing the porcine circovirus type 2 ORF2 protein. It is intended to stimulate active
immunity against PCV2 in pigs.

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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