Nobivac® Rabies
Inactivated vaccine for immunization of Dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, goats, ferrets, foxes and horses (and in principle all healthy mammals) against Rabies for both prophylactic & post bite therapy.
Description:
Vaccine for healthy dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, ferrets, foxes and in principle all healthy mammals against rabies.
Composition
Each dose contains Rabies strain Pasteur RIVM with potency ≥ 2 I.U.
Indications
For the active immunization of healthy dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, ferrets, foxes and in principle all healthy mammals against rabies. It can be used for both prophylactic immunization & post bite therapy.
Dosage and Administration
1ml by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. Shake well before use.
Vaccination Programme: Prophylaxis (Pre-exposure)
| Species | Age at Primary Vaccination | Revaccination |
| Dog & Cat | After 3 months of age * | 3 years** |
| Cattle, Horse, Sheep & Goat | After 6 months of age * | 2 years** |
| Ferret | After 3 months of age * | 1 year** |
* Primary vaccination can be administered at an earlier age, but then a repeat vaccination must be given at the age of 3 or 6 months depending on the species.
** Annual revaccination is recommended in endemic areas.
Vaccination Programme: Post-Bite treatment (Post-exposure Prophylaxis)
In all species, repeated single dose of vaccine should be administrated (by the above recommended route) according to the following schedule.
| Dose number | Timing |
| 1st | Day 0 (as soon as possible following bite/exposure) |
| 2nd | Day 3 |
| 3rd | Day 7 |
| 4th | Day 14 |
| 5th | Day 28 |
(Refer Product Leaflet for more information).
Storage
Between 2 – 8°C. Avoid freezing.
Contra-indications:
After subcutaneous administration occasionally, a transient palpable nodule may occur at the site of injection. Generalized hypersensitivity reactions following administrations may occasionally occur. In this event administration of Adrenaline injection by subcutaneous route may be indicated.
Presentation
One box contains 10 vials of 1 dose.
One box contains 10 vials of 10 doses.
Refer to Product Leaflet for more information.