Instructions for the correct use of Multifel 4 vaccination for cats

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• Name: Multifel-4
• Latin name: MultiFel-4
• Pharmacological group: inactivated formol vaccine against rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia, calicivirus infection and chlamydia in cats.
• Release form: 1 ml bottles
• Storage: in the refrigerator at a temperature of 2°C to 8°C.
• Shelf life - 12 months
• Active ingredient: antigens of chlamydia, feline parvovirus, feline calicivirus, feline herpesvirus

Inactivated vaccine for the active immunization of healthy cats 8 weeks of age or older, to reduce clinical symptoms caused by feline infections (rhinotracheitis virus, feline calicivirus, panleukopenia virus and Chlamydophila felis). The Multifel vaccine for cats does not prevent infection in virus-carrying animals, but promotes remission of the disease (feline herpesvirus). Violations of the Multifel vaccination schedule should be avoided, as this may lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of immunoprophylaxis for panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus infection and chlamydia. If a repeated dose of the drug is missed, immunization should be carried out as soon as possible.

When using the vaccine in accordance with these instructions, there are usually no side effects or complications. A quickly disappearing swelling may appear at the injection site. If some animals develop allergic reactions to the vaccine, antihistamines must be used to relieve them.

Biological properties

Referring to the instructions for use in cats, Multifel-4 causes stable immunity in cats to panleukopenia, infectious rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and chlamydia 14 days after the second immunization, which lasts for 1 year.

The vaccine is harmless and areactogenic for cats of all age groups. The purpose of use is to prevent major cat infections. Multifel does not have medicinal properties.

According to the instructions for use of Multifel, 1 immunizing dose of the vaccine contains at least:

• feline herpesvirus - 105TCD50
• feline calicivirus - 105TCD50
• feline parvovirus - 103.0 GAU
• chlamydia psittaci 106 IFU

Storage conditions and expiration dates

Multifel – 4 is stored only in a dark place, at a temperature of 2 to 8 degrees. The shelf life is no more than 12 months from the date of manufacture indicated on the bottle.

Bottles that:

• were frozen;
• have erased labels;
• have violations in the tightness of the packaging;
• have a changed color;
• impurities in the vaccine that are not eliminated by shaking;

must be disinfected by boiling for 15 minutes and then disposed of. The same applies to vaccine not used within 2 hours from the time the vial was opened.

The vaccine disinfected by boiling is disposed of as household waste.

Application procedure

Multifel is intended for the prevention of panleukopenia, calicivirus infection, rhinotracheitis, and chlamydia in domestic cats and wild felines.

Clinically ill and weakened animals are not subject to vaccination.

Before use in the cold season, the vaccine is heated to a temperature of 36-38°C; during use, the vials (ampoules) with the vaccine are thoroughly shaken until a homogeneous suspension is formed, excluding precipitation of vaccine components.

How to give an injection

You must know and follow the following rules:

• The drug Multifel 4 is injected exclusively intramuscularly. If you give a subcutaneous injection, the product will not dissolve and will not have the necessary effect, and a hard neoplasm, similar to a lump, will form at the injection site. It can only be removed surgically.
• A few weeks before vaccination with Multifel, the cat should be treated for helminths.
• Before the injection, the ampoule with the drug must be thoroughly shaken so that the mixture becomes homogeneous. There should be no sediment at all.
• It is permissible to use only sterile instruments.
• Each cat is vaccinated with a separate syringe.
• It is most convenient to give the injection in the cat's thigh.

After vaccination with Multifel, you should carefully monitor your pet’s well-being and measure its body temperature at least once.

Scheme for using Multifel

Multifel, according to the instructions, is administered intramuscularly to kittens at 8-12 weeks of age and again after 21-28 days at a dose of 1.0 ml, regardless of body weight and cat breed.

Revaccination is carried out at the age of 10-12 months.

Adult cats are vaccinated annually.

According to the instructions, vaccination with Multifel is carried out in compliance with the rules of asepsis; only sterile materials and instruments are used for injection. A separate needle is used for each animal. There were no symptoms of panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus infection and chlamydia or other pathological signs with an overdose of Multifel.

Features of the post-vaccination reaction in cats during primary, repeated vaccination and revaccination have not been established. Violations of the Multifel vaccination schedule should be avoided, as this may lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of immunoprophylaxis for panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus infection and chlamydia. If a repeated dose of the vaccine is missed, immunization should be carried out as soon as possible.

When using the vaccine in accordance with these instructions, side effects and complications, as a rule, are not observed. A quickly disappearing swelling may appear at the injection site.

If some animals develop allergic reactions to the vaccine, antihistamines must be used to relieve them.

The simultaneous use of the Multifel-4 vaccine with the Leominor vaccine against viral leukemia and the Rabifel rabies vaccine is allowed. The vaccine is not used in the same syringe with other biological products and medicines.

Cost of the drug and its analogues

The cost of Multifel-4 depends on many factors: region, method of purchase (usually goods purchased in online stores are cheaper than those purchased in veterinary pharmacies or stores), pricing policy of the point of sale, etc. The average price of one dose of this veterinary drug is 190– 290 rub. This product has many analogues, which differ from each other in composition, release form and cost. General information about them is presented in the table:

The issues of supporting the immunity of pets should be approached with all responsibility. Timely vaccinations help maintain your pet's health, and in some cases even prevent its death. There are many commercially produced preparations for vaccinating cats. "Multifel-4" is one of such modern means. This medication almost never produces side effects. It saves cats quite well from the four most common diseases. Further in the article we will look at what the drug “Multifel-4” is (instructions for cats, price, composition, reviews).

Side effects from using the Multifel-4 vaccine for cats

According to the instructions for cats, some animals may exhibit transient post-vaccination reactions, including:

• pain at the injection site
• malaise
• lethargy
• inadequacy
• transient fever
• depression

These reactions usually disappear within 24-48 hours. In rare cases, allergic reactions may occur, such as anaphylaxis is rare and may require symptomatic and parenteral treatment (infusion therapy) with an antihistamine, corticosteroid or epinephrine, depending on the circumstances.

According to the instructions for the veterinary drug Multifel, local reactions after vaccination are rare, but temporary swelling, pain and subcutaneous swelling are possible.

Based on data from foreign problems, they demonstrated that clinical signs of feline calicivirus infection (hyperthermia, ulcers) can occur in vaccinated animals after exposure to this virus. However, the severity of fever and ulcers is likely to be reduced compared to unvaccinated animals.

Shake the bottle well to obtain a uniform suspension of the drug. The entire contents of the Multifel bottle must be used immediately after opening.

A new, sterile syringe and needle should always be used to administer this vaccine.

Price and analogues

An analogue of Multifel 4 is Nobivac Tricat Trio.
The price for one dose of Multifel - 4 ranges from 190 to 290 rubles.

However, this vaccine has analogues that differ in cost and countries of production. For example, Nobivac Tricat Trio (Netherlands), the price per dose ranges from 350 to 450 rubles. Or Quadrikat (France), the cost of one dose of which ranges from 580 to 680 rubles.

Multifel-4 is a good and inexpensive complex vaccine of domestic production, aimed at developing stable immunity against major feline diseases.

Reviews from cat owners who have used this vaccine are overwhelmingly positive. Animals tolerate vaccinations with this vaccine quite well.

Personal prevention measures

According to the instructions, when working with the vaccine, you should follow the general rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for when working with veterinary medicinal products.

All persons participating in vaccination must wear special clothing (robe, trousers, hat, rubber gloves). Places of work must have a first aid kit.

If Multifel gets on the skin and/or mucous membranes of a person, it is recommended to rinse them with plenty of tap water. In the event of a vaccine spill, fill the contaminated area of ​​the floor with a 5% solution of chloramine or sodium hydroxide. If the drug is accidentally administered to a person, the injection site must be treated with a 70% solution of ethyl alcohol, contact a medical facility and inform the doctor about this and show these instructions for use of Multifel-4.

FIRST AID

Self-injection. Be careful to avoid self-injection. If you self-inject Multifel, seek medical advice immediately with this leaflet/box/instructions. If possible, apply gentle compressive pressure with an absorbent material (eg, facial tissue) to the injection site to absorb part of the vaccine dose. Strong compression of the injection site should be avoided. The damaged area must be thoroughly treated with an antiseptic.

Accidental self-injection of Multifel into a person can lead to local bruising, severe pain and swelling, especially if injected into a joint or finger.

If pain persists more than 12 hours after medical examination, seek medical attention again.

How to vaccinate with multifel

Multifel is sold in the form of a grayish-pink solution for injection. One dose for an adult cat is 1 ml. Kittens up to six months old are given half the dose of vaccine. Primary vaccination takes place in 2 stages:

1. Multifel injection at 2-3 months of age;
2. Repeated vaccination after 3 weeks.

Adult cats are vaccinated against these four diseases annually, starting from the second year of life (not excluding primary vaccination). Vaccinations should be trusted to professionals to avoid adverse reactions.

A few rules for successful vaccination:

• The cat must be healthy and free of pests. Weak animals often develop allergies and side effects. It is better to give the animal an antihistamine such as suprastin;
• It is important to maintain sterility when inoculating all instruments;
• Before the injection, the skin must be treated with alcohol liquid so that an accidental infection does not enter the body;
• After taking the vaccine, you need a two-week quarantine, rest and proper nutrition for your pet.

The decision to vaccinate your kitten is an important step to ensure its health and safety. Do not leave your pet at risk of contracting dangerous viruses, because you are responsible for him!

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Description of the product

The drug Multifel-4 is an injection drug used in veterinary medicine. It is produced domestically. It is a transparent liquid of light yellow color (sometimes a pink tint), with a small sediment at the bottom, which completely breaks up after shaking. The vaccine is packaged in 1 ml ampoules, which is one dose of the drug. Each box of the drug contains instructions containing information about the composition, method of use and dosage.

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