Eurican Dappi Lyophilisate And Solvent For Suspension For Injection
Issued: May 2016
AN: 01156/2015
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Eurican DAPPi lyophilisate and solvent for suspension for injection.
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
One dose of lyophilisate contains:
Active substances:
Minimum Maximum
Attenuated Canine Distemper virus, strain BA5 104.0 CCID50* 106.0 CCID50*
Attenuated Canine Adenovirus type 2, strain DK13 102.5 CCID50* 106.3 CCID50*
Attenuated Canine Parvovirus type 2, strain CAG2 104.9 CCID50* 107.1 CCID50*
Attenuated Canine Parainfluenza virus type 2, strain 104.7 CCID50* 107.1 CCID50*
CGF 2004/75
(* CCID50: 50% cell culture infective dose)
Solvent:
Sterile water 1 ml
Excipients:
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Lyophilisate and solvent for suspension for injection
Beige to pale yellow lyophilisate and colourless solution for injection
4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Target species
Dogs
4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species
Active immunisation of dogs to:
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prevent mortality and clinical signs caused by canine distemper virus (CDV),
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prevent mortality and clinical signs caused by infectious canine hepatitis virus (CAV),
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reduce viral excretion during respiratory disease caused by canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2),
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prevent mortality, clinical signs and viral excretion caused by canine parvovirus (CPV)*,
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reduce viral excretion caused by canine parainfluenza virus type 2 (CPiV),
Onset of immunity : 2 weeks for all strains
Duration of immunity: at least one year after the second injection of the primary vaccination course for all strains.
Current available challenge and serological data show that protection for distemper virus, adenovirus and parvovirus* lasts for 2 years after primary vaccination course followed by a first annual booster.
Any decision to adapt the vaccination schedule of this veterinary medicinal product needs to be made
on a case by case basis, taking into account the vaccination history of the dog and the epidemiological
context.
*Protection has been demonstrated against canine parvovirus type 2a, 2b and 2c either by challenge (type 2b) or serology (type 2a and 2c).
4.3 Contraindications
None
4.4 Special warnings for each target species
None.
4.5 Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
Vaccinate healthy animals only.
Apply usual aseptic procedures.
After vaccination, the live CAV-2 and CPV vaccine strains can transiently be shed without adverse consequence for in-contact animals.
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.
4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
Immediately after injection, a slight swelling (≤ 2 cm) may commonly be observed at the injection site, usually regressing within 1-6 days. This can, on some occasions, be accompanied by slight pruritus, heat and pain at the injection site. Transient lethargy and emesis may also be commonly observed.
Uncommon reactions such as anorexia, polydipsia, hyperthermia, diarrhoea, muscle tremor, muscle weakness and injection site cutaneous lesions may be observed.
As with any vaccine, rare hypersensitivity reactions may occur. In such cases, appropriate symptomatic treatment should be provided.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals displaying adverse reaction(s) during the course of one treatment)
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals, including isolated reports).
4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Can be used during pregnancy
4.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that this vaccine can be administered with Eurican LR, Eurican L or Eurican Lmulti vaccines (used as diluent) where available.
Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that this vaccine can be administered on the same day but not mixed with Rabisin.
When administered with Merial's vaccines containing rabies, the minimum age for vaccination is 12 weeks of age.
When administered reconstituted with the Eurican LR vaccine a small and transient nodule (maximum size 1.5 cm) at the injection site may be induced due to the presence of aluminium hydroxide and a slight swelling (~4 cm) may occur after the injection at injection site, regressing generally within 1-4 days.
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.
4.9 Amounts to be administered and administration route
Aseptically reconstitute the contents of the lyophilisate with either sterile diluent or a compatible Merial vaccines (Eurican LR, Eurican L or Eurican Lmulti) where available. Shake well before use. The entire contents of the reconstituted vial should be administered as a single dose.
The reconstituted content shall be an opalescent yellow to orange suspension.
Inject a 1-ml dose subcutaneously according to the following schedule:
Primary vaccination:
Two injections separated by an interval of 4 weeks from 7weeks of age.
When administered with Merial's vaccines containing rabies, the minimum age for vaccination is 12 weeks of age.
In cases where high levels of maternally derived antibodies are suspected by the veterinarian and the primary vaccination course was completed before 16 weeks of age, a third injection using a Merial vaccine containing Distemper, Adenovirus and Parvovirus is recommended from 16 weeks of age, at least 3 weeks after the second injection.
Revaccination: Administer one dose 12 months after completion of the primary vaccination course. Dogs should be revaccinated with a single booster dose on an annual basis.
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
No adverse reactions other than those mentioned in section 4.6 were observed after administration of a 10-fold overdose of the lyophilisate.
4.11 Withdrawal period(s)
Not applicable.
5. IMMUNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ATCvet code: QI07AD04
Pharmacotherapeutic group: -Live viral vaccines
Vaccine against canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus (CAV-1 and CAV-2), canine parvovirus and parainfluenza type 2 infections.
After administration, the vaccine induces an immune response in dogs against infections caused by distemper, adenoviroses (CAV-1 and CAV-2), parvovirosis and parainfluenza type 2 demonstrated by challenge and by the presence of antibodies.
6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Lyophilisate
Casein hydrolysate
Gelatin
Dextran 40
Dipotassium phosphate
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate
Potassium hydroxide
Sorbitol
Sucrose
Water for injections
Solvent
Water for injections
6.2 Incompatibilities
Do not mix with any other veterinary medicinal product except the solvent supplied for use with the veterinary medicinal product or compatible vaccines (Eurican LR, Eurican L or Eurican Lmulti).
6.3 Shelf life
Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years
Shelf-life after reconstitution according to directions: use immediately.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Store and transport refrigerated (2C‑ 8C)
Protect from light.
Do not freeze.
6.5 Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Type I (lyophilisate) or type II (solvent) glass vials with chlorobutyl stoppers, sealed with aluminium caps.
Plastic box of 10 vials (glass) of lyophilisate (1 dose) and 10 vials of solvent (1 ml).
Plastic box of 50 vials (glass) of lyophilisate (1 dose) and 50 vials of solvent (1 ml).
Plastic box of 100 vials (glass) of lyophilisate (1 dose) and 100 vials of solvent (1 ml).
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
6.6 Special precautions for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from the use of such products
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Merial Animal Health Limited
Sandringham House
Harlow Business Park
Harlow
Essex
CM19 5TG
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER
Vm 08327/4277
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION
26 May 2016
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
May 2016
Approved: 26/05/2016
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