SwineMate (Altrenogest) Solution for Pigs, 1000-mL bottle

SwineMate is used in gilts to synchronize estrus for planned breeding.

Many things might affect how well this drug will work in your animal. Be sure to discuss the following with your veterinarian so together you can make the best treatment decisions.

• Other drugs can interact with SwineMate, so be sure to tell your veterinarian and pharmacist what medications (including vitamins, supplements, or herbal therapies) you give your animal, including the amount and time you give each.

• Tell your veterinarian about any conditions or diseases your animal may have now or has had in the past.

• If your animal has been treated for the same disease or condition in the past, tell your veterinarian about the treatment and how well it did or didn't work.

• If your animal is pregnant or nursing, talk to your veterinarian about the risks of using this drug.

• Tell your veterinarian and pharmacist about any medication side effects (including allergic reactions, lack of appetite, diarrhea, itching, hair loss) your animal has developed in the past.

SwineMate takes several doses before you will see any effect. The medication's full effects may not be evident until your animal has taken it consistently for several weeks. However, you may not see any improvement of clinical signs outwardly, so your veterinarian may need to run further tests to determine if the drug is working appropriately. The effects of this medication are moderate in duration, meaning they may last for a few days.

The manufacturer of SwineMate recommends that certain people must not handle this product:

• Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant.
• Anyone with blood clots or a history of blood clots.
• Anyone with hardening of the arteries or a history of stroke.
• Women with breast cancer or a history of breast cancer.
• Women with estrogen dependent cancerous tumors.
• Women who have had tumors that developed while taking estrogens or oral contraceptives.

If you, or others that may handle this product, fit any of these categories, discuss with your veterinarian whether this drug can be safely used or if other treatments may be better.