Forceris

1 x 100 ml

Suspension for injection

Active substance

Ferro-iron / Iron (III) (Gleptoferron) : 133,4 mg/ml

Toltrazuril : 30 mg/ml

ATC code

QP51AJ51 Toltrazuril, comb.

QP51AJ Triazines

QP51A Agents against protozoal diseases

QP51 Antiprotozoals

QP Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents

Species

Pigs (piglets 24 to 96 hours after birth)

Indications

For the concomitant prevention of iron deficiency anaemia and prevention of clinical signs of coccidiosis (diarrhoea) as well as reduction in oocyst excretion, in piglets in farms with a confirmed history of cystoisospirosis caused by Cystoisospora suis.

Dose to be administered and administration route

Intramuscular use.

Shake well before use for a minimum of 20 seconds.

The recommended dose is 45 mg of toltrazuril and 200 mg of iron per piglet, that is, 1.5 ml of Forceris suspension per piglet, to be administered once, in a single intramuscular injection behind the ear, between 24 and 96 hours after birth.

For the 100 ml vials, the rubber stopper may be punctured up to 30 times. For the 250 ml and 500 ml vials, the rubber stopper may be punctured up to 20 times. If more injections than that are needed, the use of a multiple-dose syringe is recommended.

Adverse reactions

Pigs (piglets):

Very rare

(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports):

Hypersensitivity reaction Death¹

¹ Following the administration of parenteral iron injections, associated with genetic factors or deficiencies of vitamin E and/or selenium or attributed to increased susceptibility to infection due to temporary blocking of the reticuloendothelial system.

Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.