Description

Vencosix

Manufactured by: Vencopharma (Venco Animal Health)

Dosage form: Injectable vaccine

Presentation: 

1 Dose x 10 vials – flow pack

In combination with 10 vials of diluent 1 ml each.

Ingredients & Composition:

Each  Dose of Vencosix contains live attenuated strains of:

Canine Parvo virus (CPV-2 – 2a, 2b, 2c), Canine Distemper virus, Serovars of Leptospira: L. canicola and L. icterohaemorrhagiae, Canine Adeno virus type 1 (Infectious canine hepatitis – ICH), and Canine Para-influenza virus.

Description / Action: 

Vencosix is a live attenuated freeze-dried vaccine for the immunization of dogs against canine parvovirus (CPV) , canine distemper virus (CDV), Serovars of Leptospira: L. canicola and L. icterohaemorrhagiae, canine contagious hepatitis / infectious canine hepatitis (ICH) caused by canine adenovirus type 1 and respiratory disease caused by canine parainfluenza (CPi).

Vencosix is a core 6 in 1 vaccine which contains attenuated antigens to stimulate active immunity in dogs.

Class: Biologicals / Dog Vaccine

Indication / Uses:

Vencosix is indicated for Active immunization of healthy dogs against

• Canine distemper virus (CDV) infection.
• Canine parvovirus infection (CPV).
• Canine parainfluenza virus (CPi).
• Canine adenovirus type 1 infection (ICH – Infectious canine hepatits)
• Leptospirosis ( canicola and L. icterohaemorrhagiae)

Dosage and administration:

Administer 1 mL dose per animal, intramuscularly or subcutaneously, regardless of race and weight.

Primary course vaccination

In dogs of 45 days of age or older.

Revaccination

A 2nd and 3rd dose should be administered 30 days apart. It may be necessary a 4th dose.

Annual revaccination with a single dose is recommended.

Unvaccinated adult animals: 2 doses with 21 days of interval between them. Revaccinate annually.

Overdoses / Side effects / Contraindications /Warnings:

Like other vaccines anaphylactic or hypersensitivity reactions may occur which can be treated accordingly.  Only healthy dogs should be vaccinated.

Pharmaceutical precautions / Instructions: 

The vaccine must be stored in the original container between 2 °C and 8 °C. Protect from light. Do not freeze.

Safety: Age / Pregnancy/ Withdrawal:

Vencosix vaccine is safe for use in puppies from 45 days of age.  Safety in pregnant and lactating animals has not been stated by the manufacturer. Vaccinate healthy puppies or dogs only.

Habit forming:  No, But Protocol should be followed according to the guidelines to achieve immunity.

Substitute: Nobivac DHPPi + L