NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Ibraxion emulsion for injection
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active substance
Each dose of 2 ml contains:
gE deleted inactivated IBR virus, at least ............................................................................. 0.75 VN.U*
* VN.U: Vironeutralising antibody titre after vaccine injection in guinea pigs.
Adjuvant
light paraffin oil .......................................................................................................... 449.6 to 488.2 mg
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species
Active immunisation of cattle to reduce the clinical signs of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR)
and field virus excretion.
Onset of immunity: 14 days
Duration of immunity : 6 months.
4.5 Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
Vaccinate only healthy animals.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to
animals
To the user:
This product contains mineral oil. Accidental injection/self injection may result in severe pain and
swelling, particularly if injected into a joint or finger, and in rare cases could result in the loss of the
affected finger if prompt medical attention is not given.
If you are accidentally injected with this product, seek prompt medical advice even if only a very
small amount is injected and take the package leaflet with you.
If pain persists for more than 12 hours after medical examination, seek medical advice again.
To the physician:
This product contains mineral oil. Even if small amounts have been injected, accidental injection with
this product can cause intense swelling, which may, for example, result in ischaemic necrosis and
even the loss of a digit. Expert, PROMPT, surgical attention is required and may necessitate early
incision and irrigation of the injected area, especially where there is involvement of finger pulp or
tendon.
4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
The injection of the vaccine may cause a transient tissue reaction at the site of injection, which
may persist for three weeks and rarely up to five weeks.
The vaccination may cause a slight rise in body temperature (less than 1°C) for a transient
period (less than 48 hours after injection) without any consequence to the health or
performance of the animal.
A hypersensitivity reaction may occur. These are rare and an appropriate symptomatic
treatment should be administered.
4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Ibraxion can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
4.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
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.
4.9
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Shake well prior to use.
Allow the vaccine to reach a temperature of 15°C-25°C.
Use sterile syringes and needles
Administer one dose (2 ml) by subcutaneous injection in the neck (at the front of the shoulder)
according to the following regimen:
The presence of maternally derived antibodies against infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus may
interfere with the vaccination and requires an appropriate vaccination regimen.
two injections 21 days apart. For use in animals from the age of 2 weeks in
the absence of maternally derived antibodies against IBR virus or from the
age of 3 months in the presence of maternally derived antibodies.
a booster injection should be administered at 6 month intervals.
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
No undesirable effects other than those mentioned in section 4.6 have been observed after the
administration of an overdose.
Ibraxion is a gene specific deleted (gE), inactivated and adjuvanted (o/w emulsion) vaccine which acts
by the active immunisation of cattle characterised by the production of Infectious Bovine
Rhinotracheitis (IBR) vironeutralising antibodies.
The gE gene deletion allows differentiation between animals vaccinated with gE-negative vaccines
(anti gE antibody negative, IBR vironeutralising antibody positive) and naturally infected animals
(positive to both IBR vironeutralising antibody and anti gE antibody). Ibraxion can therefore be used
as a marker vaccine in association with an appropriate diagnostic test.
PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
Light paraffin oil
Benzyl alcohol
Triethanolamine
P
olyoxyethylene oleate
Polyoxyethylene oleic alcohol
Potassium chloride,
Sodium chloride,
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate,
Disodium phosphate dihydrate,
Magnesium chloride,
Calcium chloride
Do not mix with any other veterinary medicinal product.
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 18 months
Shelf life after first broaching: 6 hours
6.4. Special precautions for storage
Store and transport refrigerated (2
Protected from light.
Do not freeze.
6.5 Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Type I glass bottles with a Nitrile elastomer closure and sealed with an aluminium cap
Cardboard box with 1 or 10 bottles of 5 doses
Cardboard box with 1 or 10 bottles of 10 doses
Cardboard box with 1 or 10 bottles of 25 doses
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.
MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
MERIAL
29 avenue Tony Garnier
F-69007 LYON
FRANCE
MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
Date of first authorisation: 09/03/2000
Date of last renewal: 23/03/2010
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
Detailed information on this veterinary medicinal product is available on the website of the European
Medicines Agency http://www.ema.europa.eu/
PROHIBITION OF SALE, SUPPLY AND/OR USE
The import, sale, supply and/or use of this veterinary medicinal product is or may be prohibited in
certain Member States on the whole or part of their territory pursuant to national animal health policy.
Any person intending to import, sell, supply and/or use the veterinary medicinal product must consult
the relevant Member State’s Competent Authority on the current vaccination policies prior to the
import, sale, supply and/or use.
MANUFACTURER OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND
MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER 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. MANUFACTURER OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND
MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH
RELEASE
Name and address of the manufacturer of the biological active substance(s)
MERIAL
Laboratoire Lyon Gerland
254, Avenue Marcel Mérieux
F-69007 LYON
FRANCE
Name and address of the manufacturer responsible for batch release
MERIAL
Laboratoire Porte des Alpes
Rue de l’Aviation
F-69800 SAINT PRIEST
FRANCE
B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION
REGARDING SUPPLY OR USE
To be supplied only on veterinary prescription.
According to Article 71 of Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as
amended, Member States prohibit or may prohibit the import, sale, supply and/or use of the veterinary
medicinal product on the whole or part of their territory if it is established that:
a) the administration of the veterinary medicinal product to animals will interfere with the
implementation of national programmes for the diagnosis, control and eradication of animal
diseases, or will cause difficulties in certifying the absence of contamination in live animals or
in foodstuffs or other products obtained from treated animals.
b) the disease to which the veterinary medicinal product is intended to confer immunity is largely
absent from the territory.
C. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION
WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE PRODUCT
The excipients listed in the table below are included in Annex II of Council Regulation (EC) No
2377/90 in accordance with the information shown:
Pharmacologically
active substance
Annex II of Council Regulation
2377/90 for all food producing
species
Excludes aromatic and
unsaturated compounds
Annex II of Council Regulation
2377/90 for all food producing
species
Annex II of Council Regulation
2377/90 for all food producing
species
Annex II for all food producing
species
Potassium
dihydrogen
phosphate
Annex II of Council Regulation
2377/90 for all food producing
species
Disodium phosphate
dihydrate
Annex II of Council Regulation
2377/90 for all food producing
species
Annex II of Council Regulation
2377/90 for all food producing
species
Annex II of Council Regulation
2377/90 for all food producing
species
At the doses used, triethanolamine, p
olyoxyethylene oleate, p
olyoxyethylene oleic alcohol and water
for injections are all considered as not falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.
ANNEX III
LABELLING AND PACKAGE LEAFLET
PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGE
5 doses (10 ml)
10 x 5 doses (10 x 10 ml)
10 doses (20 ml)
10 x 10 doses (10 x 20 ml)
25 doses (50 ml)
10 x 25 doses (10 x 50 ml)
NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Ibraxion emulsion for injection
STATEMENT OF ACTIVE AND OTHER SUBSTANCES
Per dose of 2 ml:
.gE deleted inactivated IBR virus, at least ............................................................................ 0.75 VN.U*
.light paraffin oil ......................................................................................................... 449.6 to 488.2 mg
* VN.U: Vironeutralising antibody titre after vaccine injection in guinea pigs
5 doses (10 ml)
10 x 5 doses (10 x 10 ml)
10 doses (20 ml)
10 x 10 doses (10 x 20 ml)
25 doses (50 ml)
10 x 25 doses (10 x 50 ml)
Active immunisation of cattle to reduce the clinical signs of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR)
and field virus excretion.
METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION
Read the package leaflet before use.
Subcutaneous use
Withdrawal period: zero days
SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY
Read the package leaflet before use.
Accidental injection is dangerous – read package leaflet before use.
EXP {month/year}
Once broached used by: 6 hours
11. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS
Store and transport refrigerated (2
Protected from light.
Do not freeze.
12. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF UNUSED PRODUCTS OR
WASTE MATERIALS, IF ANY
Read the package leaflet before use.
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.
The import, sale, supply and/or use of this veterinary medicinal product is or may be prohibited in
certain Member States on the whole or part of their territory, read package leaflet for further
information.
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
MERIAL
29 avenue Tony Garnier
F-69007 LYON
France
16. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
EU/2/99/017/001 5 doses (10 ml)
EU/2/99/017/004 10 x 5 doses (10 x 10 ml)
EU/2/99/017/002 10 doses (20 ml)
EU/2/99/017/005 10 x 10 doses (10 x 20 ml)
EU/2/99/017/003 25 doses (50 ml)
EU/2/99/017/006 10 x 25 doses (10 x 50 ml)
17. MANUFACTURER’S BATCH NUMBER
MINIMUM PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON SMALL IMMEDIATE PACKAGING UNITS
5 doses (10 ml)
10 doses (20 ml)
25 doses (50 ml)
NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Ibraxion emulsion for injection
QUANTITY OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)
Per dose of 2 ml: gE deleted inactivated IBR virus, at least ................................................. 0.75 VN.U*
CONTENTS BY WEIGHT, BY VOLUME OR BY NUMBER OF DOSES
5 doses (10 ml)
10 doses (20 ml)
25 doses (50 ml)
ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION
THE WORDS “FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY”
For animal treatment only.
Cattle
Accidental injection is dangerous – see package leaflet before use.
PACKAGE LEAFLET FOR
Ibraxion emulsion for injection
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER AND OF
THE MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH
RELEASE, IF DIFFERENT
Marketing authorisation holder
MERIAL
29 avenue Tony Garnier
F-69007 LYON
France
Manufacturing for the batch release
Merial
Laboratoire Porte des Alpes
Rue de l'Aviation
F-69800 Saint Priest
France
NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Ibraxion emulsion for injection
STATEMENT OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND OTHER INGREDIENTS
Each dose (2 ml) contains:
gE deleted inactivated IBR virus, at least ............................................................................. 0.75 VN.U*
adjuvant: light paraffin oil ........................................................................................... 449.6 to 488.2 mg
* VN.U: Vironeutralising antibody titre after vaccine injection in guinea pigs.
Active immunisation of cattle to reduce the clinical signs of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR)
and field virus excretion.
Onset of immunity: 14 days
Duration of immunity: 6 months.
The injection of the vaccine may cause a transient tissue reaction at the site of injection, which may
persist for three weeks and rarely up to five weeks.
The vaccination may cause a slight rise in body temperature (less than 1°C) for a transient period (less
than 48 hours after injection) without any consequence to the health or performance of the animal.
A hypersensitivity reaction may occur. These are rare and an appropriate symptomatic treatment
should be administered.
If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your
veterinary surgeon.
DOSAGE FOR EACH SPECIES, ROUTE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Shake well prior to use.
Allow the vaccine to reach a temperature of 15 -25ºC.
Use sterile syringes and needles.
Administer one dose (2 ml) by subcutaneous injection in the neck (at the front of the shoulder),
according to the following regimen:
The presence of maternally derived antibodies against infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus may
interfere with the vaccination and requires an appropriate vaccination regimen.
two injections 21 days apart. For use in animals from the age of 2 weeks in
the absence of maternally derived antibodies against IBR virus or from the
age of 3 months in the presence of maternally derived antibodies.
a booster injection should be administered at 6 month intervals.
ADVICE ON CORRECT ADMINISTRATION
11. SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Keep out of the reach and sight of children
Store and transport refrigerated (2
Protected from light.
Do not freeze.
Shelf life after first opening the container : 6 hours
Do not use after the expiry date which is stated on the label.
Vaccinate only healthy animals.
To the user:
This product contains mineral oil. Accidental injection/self injection may result in severe pain and
swelling, particularly if injected into a joint or finger, and in rare cases could result in the loss of the
affected finger if prompt medical attention is not given.
If you are accidentally injected with this product, seek prompt medical advice even if only a very
small amount is injected and take the package insert with you.
If pain persists for more than 12 hours after medical examination, seek medical advice again.
To the physician
This product contains mineral oil. Even if small amounts have been injected, accidental injection with
this product can cause intense swelling, which may, for example, result in ischaemic necrosis and
even the loss of a digit. Expert, PROMPT, surgical attention is required and may necessitate early
incision and irrigation of the injected area, especially where there is involvement of finger pulp or
tendon.
Ibraxion can be used in during pregnancy and lactation.
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.
No undesirable effects other than those mentioned in the “Adverse reactions” section have been
observed after the administration of an overdose.
Do not mix with any other veterinary medicinal product.
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
Detailed information on this product is available on the website of the European Medicines Agency
http://www.ema.europa.eu/
Ibraxion is a gene specific deleted (gE), inactivated and adjuvanted (o/w emulsion) vaccine which acts
by the active immunisation of cattle characterised by the production of Infectious Bovine
Rhinotracheitis (IBR) vironeutralising antibodies.
The gE gene deletion allows differentiation between animals vaccinated with gE-negative vaccines
(anti gE antibody negative, IBR vironeutralising antibody positive) and naturally infected animals
(positive to both IBR vironeutralising antibody and anti gE antibody). Ibraxion can therefore be used
as a marker vaccine in association with an appropriate diagnostic test.
The import, sale, supply and/or use of this veterinary medicinal product is or may be prohibited in
certain Member States on the whole or part of their territory pursuant to national animal health policy.
Any person intending to import, sell, supply and/or use the veterinary medicinal product must consult
the relevant Member State’s Competent Authority on the current vaccination policies prior to the
import, sale, supply and/or use.
Type I glass bottles with a Nitrile elastomer closure and sealed with an aluminium cap
Cardboard box with 1 or 10 bottles of 5 doses
Cardboard box with 1 or 10 bottles of 10 doses
Cardboard box with 1 or 10 bottles of 25 doses
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.