Introduction

Company name: Pfizer Limited

Address: Ramsgate Road

Sandwich

Kent CT13 9NJ

Telephone: 0845 300 8034 (Out of hours: 01304 616161)

Fax: 01737 332521

Email: UKVetLine@pfizer.com

Website: www.only4vets.co.uk

Presentation

A solution for injection, each 1ml dose containing inactivated Leptospira canicola (≥ PD40) and inactivated Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae (≥ PD40).

Uses

For the active immunisation of healthy dogs and puppies to reduce clinical signs of disease and infection caused by Leptospira canicola and Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae.

Onset of immunity occurs by approximately 2 weeks after the last dose of the Basic Vaccination Scheme.

The duration of immunity is at least 12 months.

Dosage and administration

Shake well and immediately inject the entire contents of the vial (1 ml) subcutaneously. Do not use chemically sterilized syringes or needles, as these will interfere with the effectiveness of the vaccine.

Basic Vaccination Scheme:

Puppies younger than 10 weeks of age:

Two doses of Vanguard Lepto ci at least 14 days apart. The first dose can be given as young as 7 weeks of age. The second dose should not be given until at least 10 weeks of age.

Puppies 10 weeks of age and older:

Two doses of Vanguard Lepto ci at least 14 days apart.

Re-vaccination Scheme:

A single dose of Vanguard Lepto ci to be given annually thereafter.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Do not vaccinate unhealthy or pregnant animals.

Vaccinated dogs may have a transient swelling 4-6 hours after vaccination which resolves after approximately 7 days. If a systemic anaphylactic reaction occurs (e.g. vomiting) administer adrenaline or an equivalent.

Occasional transient swellings may occur at the injection site after vaccination with an overdose. No treatment is necessary in most cases of overdose. However, if a systemic anaphylactic reaction occurs (e.g. vomiting) administer adrenaline or an equivalent.

Operator warning:

In case of accidental self-injection, wash the area immediately with water. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention showing a copy of the product literature.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Store and transport between +2°C and +8°C. Do not freeze.

No information is available on the safety and efficacy from the concurrent use of this vaccine with any other except vaccines from the Vanguard™ range containing canine distemper virus, canine parvovirus, canine adenovirus or canine parainfluenzavirus. It is therefore recommended that no vaccines other than these should be administered within 14 days before or after vaccination with this product.

Do not mix with any other vaccine or immunological product.

Dispose of waste material by boiling, incineration or immersion in an appropriate disinfectant in accordance with national requirements.

For animal treatment only.

Keep out of reach of children.

Legal category

POM-V

Packaging Quantities

Packs contain 25 doses of Vanguard Lepto ci. Packs of disposable syringes and needles are also available.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 00057/4168.