NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
CORTAVANCE 0.584 mg/ml cutaneous spray solution for dogs
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active substance:
Hydrocortisone aceponate
For a full list of excipients see section 6.1.
Cutaneous spray, solution.
4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species
For symptomatic treatment of inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses in dogs.
Do not use on cutaneous ulcers.
4.4 Special warnings for each target species
Total body surface treated should not exceed a surface corresponding for example to a treatment of
two flanks from the spine to the mammary chains including the shoulders and the thighs. Otherwise,
use only according to the risk-benefit assessment and subject the dog to regular clinical evaluations.
4.5 Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
In the case of concurrent microbial disease or parasitic infestation, the dog should receive appropriate
treatment for such condition.
In the absence of specific information, the use in animal suffering from Cushing’s syndrome shall be
based on the risk-benefit assessment.
Since glucocorticosteroids are known to slow growth, use in young animals (under 7 months of age)
shall be based on the risk-benefit assessment and subject to regular clinical evaluations.
In 12 dogs suffering from atopic dermatitis, after topical application on the skin at the recommended
therapeutic dosage for 28 to 70 consecutive days, no noticeable effect on the systemic cortisol level
was observed.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to
animals
In case of accidental skin contact, it is recommended to wash thoroughly with water. Wash hands after
use.
Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental eye contact, rinse with abundant quantities of water. In
case of eye irritation, seek medical advice.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the leaflet or the label to
the physician.
Spray preferably in a well ventilated area.
Flammable.
Do not spray on naked flame or any incandescent material. Do not smoke while handling the
veterinary medicinal product.
The solvent in this product may stain certain materials including painted, varnished or other household
surfaces or furnishings. Allow the application site to dry before permitting contact with such materials.
4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
The safety of the veterinary medicinal product has not been established during pregnancy and lactation.
Systemic absorption of hydrocortisone aceponate being negligible, it is unlikely for teratogenic,
foetotoxic, maternotoxic effects to happen at the recommended dosage in dogs.
Use only accordingly to the risk-benefit assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
4.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
In the absence of information, it is recommended not to apply other topical preparations
simultaneously on the same lesions.
4.9 Amounts to be administered and administration route
Cutaneous use.
Before administration, screw the pump spray on the bottle.
The veterinary medicinal product is then applied by activating the pump spray, from a distance of
about 10 cm of the area to be treated.
The recommended dosage is 1.52 µg of hydrocortisone aceponate/cm
2
of affected skin per day. This
dosage can be achieved with two pump spray activations over a surface to be treated equivalent to a
square of 10 cm x 10 cm. Repeat the treatment daily for 7 consecutive days.
Care should be taken to avoid spraying into the eyes of the animal.
Presented as a volatile spray, this veterinary medicinal product does not require any massage.
In case of conditions requiring an extended treatment, the responsible veterinarian should subject the
use of the veterinary medicinal product to the risk-benefit assessment.
If signs fail to improve within 7 days, treatment should be re-evaluated by the veterinarian.
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes)
After topical application on the skin at the recommended therapeutic dosage and twice the
recommended duration of treatment and at up to a body surface corresponding to the two flanks, from
the spine to the mammary chains including the shoulder and the thighs, no systemic effects are
observed.
Tolerance studies using 3 and 5 times the recommended dosage for twice the recommended duration
of treatment resulted in a reduced capacity for production of cortisol that is fully reversible within 7 to
9 weeks after the end of treatment.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Glucorticosteroids, dermatological preparations.
ATCvet code: QD07AC.
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
The veterinary medicinal product contains the active substance hydrocortisone aceponate.
Hydrocortisone aceponate (HCA) is a dermocorticoid with a potent intrinsic glucocorticoid activity
which means a relief of both inflammation and pruritus leading to a quick improvement of skin lesions
observed in case of inflammatory and pruritic dermatosis.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic particulars
HCA belongs to the diesters class of the glucocorticosteroids.
The diesters are lipophilic components ensuring an enhanced penetration into the skin associated to a
low plasma availability. HCA thus accumulates in the dog’s skin allowing local efficacy at low
dosage. The diesters are transformed inside the skin structures. This transformation is responsible for
the potency of the therapeutic class. In laboratory animals, hydrocortisone aceponate is eliminated the
same way as hydrocortisone (other name for endogenous cortisol) through urine and faeces.
Topical application of diesters results in high therapeutic index: high local activity with reduced
systemic secondary effects.
PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
Propylene glycol methyl ether.
Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years.
Shelf-life after first opening the immediate packaging: 6 months.
6.4. Special precautions for storage
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
6.5 Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Box containing a polyethylene terephtalate (PET) bottle filled with 76 ml of solution, closed with an
aluminium screw cap or a white plastic screw cap and a pump spray.
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.
MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
VIRBAC S.A.
1
ère
avenue 2065 m L.I.D.
06516 Carros
FRANCE
0033/4.92.08.73.00
0033/4.92.08.73.48
dar@virbac.fr
MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER
DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
PROHIBITION OF SALE, SUPPLY AND/OR USE
MANUFACTURER(S) OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) AND
MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR
BATCH RELEASE
CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE MARKETING
AUTHORISATION REGARDING SUPPLY OR USE
CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE MARKETING
AUTHORISATION WITH REGARD TO SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE
A. MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH
RELEASE
Name and address of the manufacturer(s) responsible for batch release
VIRBAC SA
1
ère
Avenue - 2065 m – L.I.D
06516 Carros, France
B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION
REGARDING SUPPLY OR USE
To be supplied only on veterinary prescription.
C. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION WITH
REGARD TO THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE PRODUCT
ANNEX III
LABELLING AND PACKAGE LEAFLET
PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGE
NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
CORTAVANCE 0.584 mg/ml cutaneous spray solution for dogs.
STATEMENT OF ACTIVE AND OTHER SUBSTANCES
Contains no preservative.
Cutaneous spray, solution.
Bottle containing 76 ml of solution.
For symptomatic treatment of inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses in dogs.
METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION
Cutaneous use.
Read the package leaflet before use.
SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY
Total body surface treated should not exceed a surface corresponding for example to a treatment of
two flanks from the spine to the mammary chains including the shoulders and the thighs. Otherwise,
use only according to the risk-benefit assessment by the responsible veterinarian and subject the dog to
regular clinical evaluations.
EXP {MM/AA/AA}
Once opened, use by 6 months.
11. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
12. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF UNUSED PRODUCTS OR
WASTE MATERIALS, IF ANY
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal
products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
13. THE WORDS “FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY” AND CONDITIONS OR
RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY AND USE, if applicable
For animal treatment only - to be supplied only on veterinary prescription.
14. THE WORDS “KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN”
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
15. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
VIRBAC S.A.
1
ère
avenue 2065 m L.I.D.
06516 Carros
FRANCE
16. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
17. MANUFACTURER’S BATCH NUMBER
PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE IMMEDIATE PACKAGE
NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
CORTAVANCE 0.584 mg/ml cutaneous spray solution for dogs
STATEMENT OF ACTIVE AND OTHER SUBSTANCES
Contains no preservative.
Cutaneous spray, solution.
Bottle containing 76 ml of solution.
For symptomatic treatment of inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses in dogs.
METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION
Cutaneous use.
Read the package leaflet before use.
SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY
Total body surface treated should not exceed a surface corresponding for example to a treatment of
two flanks from the spine to the mammary chains including the shoulders and the thighs. Otherwise,
use only according to the risk-benefit assessment by the responsible veterinarian and subject the dog to
regular clinical evaluations.
EXP {MM/AA/AA}
Once opened, use by 6 months.
11. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
12. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF UNUSED PRODUCTS OR
WASTE MATERIALS, IF ANY
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal
products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
13. THE WORDS “FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY” AND CONDITIONS OR
RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY AND USE, if applicable
For animal treatment only - to be supplied only on veterinary prescription.
14. THE WORDS “KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN”
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
15. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
VIRBAC S.A.
1
ère
avenue 2065 m L.I.D.
06516 Carros
FRANCE
16. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
17. MANUFACTURER’S BATCH NUMBER
CORTAVANCE 0.584 mg/ml cutaneous spray solution for dogs
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER AND OF
THE MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH
RELEASE, IF DIFFERENT
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer:
VIRBAC S.A.
1
ère
avenue 2065 m L.I.D
06516 Carros
FRANCE
NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
CORTAVANCE 0.584 mg/ml cutaneous spray solution for dogs
STATEMENT OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) AND OTHER INGREDIENT(S)
Contains no preservative.
For symptomatic treatment of inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses in dogs.
Do not use on cutaneous ulcers.
None known.
If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform you
veterinary surgeon.
DOSAGE FOR EACH SPECIES, ROUTE(S) AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Cutaneous use.
Before administration, screw the pump spray on the bottle.
The veterinary medicinal product is then applied by activating the pump spray, from a distance of
about 10 cm of the area to be treated.
The recommended dosage is 1.52 µg of hydrocortisone aceponate/cm
2
of affected skin per day. This
dosage can be achieved with two pump spray activations over a surface to be treated equivalent to a
square of 10 cm x 10 cm. Repeat the treatment daily for 7 consecutive days.
Care should be taken to avoid spraying into the eyes of the animal.
Presented as a volatile spray, this veterinary medicinal product does not require any massage.
In case of conditions requiring an extended treatment, the responsible veterinarian should subject the
use of the product to the risk-benefit assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
If signs fail to improve within 7 days, treatment should be re-evaluated by the veterinarian
ADVICE ON CORRECT ADMINISTRATION
Spray preferably in a well ventilated area.
Flammable.
Do not spray on naked flame or any incandescent material. Do not smoke while handling the product.
11. SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label.
Shelf-life after first opening the container: 6 months.
Special precautions for use in animals
In the case of concurrent microbial disease or parasitic infestation, the dog should receive appropriate
treatment for such condition.
In the absence of specific information, the use in animal suffering from Cushing’s syndrome shall be
based on the risk-benefit assessment.
Since glucocorticosteroids are known to slow growth, use in young animals (under 7 months of age)
shall be based on the risk-benefit assessment and subject to regular clinical evaluations.
In 12 dogs suffering from atopic dermatitis, after topical application on the skin at the recommended
therapeutic dosage for 28 to 70 consecutive days, no noticeable effect on the systemic cortisol level
was observed.
Total body surface treated should not exceed a surface corresponding for example to a treatment of
two flanks from the spine to the mammary chains including the shoulders and the thighs. Otherwise,
use only according to the risk-benefit assessment and subject the dog to regular clinical evaluations
The safety of the veterinary medicinal product has not been established during pregnancy and
lactation. Systemic absorption of hydrocortisone aceponate being negligible, it is unlikely for
teratogenic, foetotoxic, maternotoxic effects to happen at the recommended dosage in dogs.
Use only accordingly to the risk-benefit assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to
animals
In case of accidental skin contact, it is recommended to wash thoroughly with water. Wash hands after
use.
Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental eye contact, rinse with abundant quantities of water. In
case of eye irritation, seek medical advice.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the leaflet or the label to
the physician.
In the absence of information, it is recommended not to apply other topical preparations
simultaneously on the same lesions.
The solvent in this product may stain certain materials including painted, varnished or other household
surfaces or furnishings. Allow the application site to dry before permitting contact with such materials.
13. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF UNUSED PRODUCT OR WASTE
MATERIALS, IF ANY
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal
products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
14. DATE ON WHICH THE PACKAGE LEAFLET WAS LAST APPROVED
Hydrocortisone aceponate (HCA) administered topically accumulates and is metabolised in skin, as
suggested by radioactivity distribution studies and pharmacokinetic data. This results in minimal
amounts to reach the blood stream. This particularity will increase the ratio between the desired local
anti-inflammatory effect in the skin and the undesirable systemic effects.
HCA applications on the skin lesions provide rapid reduction of the skin redness, irritation and
scratching while minimising the general effects.
After topical application on the skin at the recommended therapeutic dosage and twice the
recommended duration of treatment and at up to a body surface corresponding to the two flanks, from
the spine to the mammary chains including the shoulder and the thighs, no systemic effects are
observed.
Tolerance studies using 3 and 5 times the recommended dosage for twice the recommended duration
of treatment resulted in a reduced capacity for production of cortisol that is fully reversible within 7 to
9 weeks after the end of treatment.
For any information about this veterinary medicinal product, please contact the local representative of
the marketing authorisation holder.
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