Paylean 9

Manufacturer
Elanco US Inc.
Effective date
2025-12-16
Label type
VFD TYPE A MEDICATED ARTICLE ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
Version
8
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 02:45:43

Label at a glance#

ProductPaylean 9
Active ingredientractopamine hydrochloride
Label structure6 sections

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Elanco™

AF0602

Paylean™9

(ractopamine hydrochloride
Type A medicated article)

For Use in Finishing Swine Feeds Only

For further manufacturing only.

Net Weight 10 kg
(22.046 lbs)

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Active Drug Ingredient: ractopamine hydrochloride - 9 g per lb (20 g per kg)

Important: Must be thoroughly mixed into feeds before use. Follow label directions.

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Indications for Use: For increased rate of weight gain, improved feed efficiency and increased carcass leanness in finishing swine, weighing at least 150 lbs, fed a complete ration containing at least 16% crude protein for the last 45 to 90 lbs of gain prior to slaughter.

Not for use in swine intended for breeding.

Appropriate Concentration of Ractopamine Hydrochloride
in Type C Medicated Feed

4.5 to 9.0 g/ton*

(5 to 10 ppm)

* No increased benefit has been shown when ractopamine hydrochloride concentrations in the diet are greater than 4.5 g/ton (5 ppm).

Inert Ingredients: Ground corncobs.

NC = No Change, ↑ = increased, ↓ = decreased,
a Improvement was observed only in pigs weighing less than 250 lbs.

Last 45 lbs of Body Weight Gain

Last 90 lbs of Body Weight Gain

Variable

4.5 g/ton ractopamine HCl

9.0 g/ton ractopamine HCl

4.5 g/ton ractopamine HCl

9.0 g/ton ractopamine HCl

Carcass Fat

↓a

↓a

↓

↓

10th Rib Backfat (3/4 location)

NC

NC

NC

↓

Last Rib Backfat (midline)

NC

NC

NC

NC

Loin Eye Area (10th Rib)

↑a

↑

↑

↑

Rate of Lean Gain

↑

↑

↑

↑

Efficiency of Lean Gain

↑

↑

↑

↑

Dressing Percentage

NC

↑

↑

↑

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Mixing Directions: Thoroughly mix Paylean 9 Type A Medicated Article into one ton of appropriate feed ingredients according to the table below to obtain the proper concentration in the Type B Medicated Feed (maximum 4,920 g/ton).
The following table gives examples of how some Type B Medicated Feed concentrations can be prepared:

Pounds of Paylean 9 To Add Per Ton
To Make a Type B Medicated Feed

Resulting Ractopamine HCl Concentration in Type B Medicated Feed

grams/ton

grams/pound

100

900

0.45

200

1,800

0.90

300

2,700

1.35

400

3,600

1.80

Thoroughly mix Paylean 9 Type A Medicated Article into one ton of complete swine feed according to the table below to obtain the proper concentration in the Type C Medicated Feed. Prepare an intermediate pre-blend of the premix prior to mixing in a complete feed. Thoroughly mix the required amount in a convenient quantity of feed ingredients, then add to the remaining feed ingredients to make a ton of complete feed.

Pounds of Paylean 9 To Add
Per Ton of Type C Medicated Feed

Resulting Ractopamine HCl Concentration
in Type C Medicated Feed

0.5

4.5 grams/ton (5 ppm)

1.0

9 grams/ton (10 ppm)

Feeding Directions: Feed as the sole ration to finishing swine weighing at least 150 lbs for the last 45 to 90 lbs (group average) of weight gain prior to slaughter.

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Withdrawal Periods:

No withdrawal period is required when used according to labeling.

User Safety Warnings: Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children. The active ingredient in Paylean, ractopamine hydrochloride, is a beta-adrenergic agonist. Individuals with cardiovascular disease should exercise special caution to avoid exposure. Paylean Type A medicated article poses a low dust potential under usual conditions of handling and mixing. When mixing and handling Paylean, use protective clothing, impervious gloves, protective eye wear, and a NIOSH-approved dust mask. Operators should wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. If accidental eye contact occurs, immediately rinse eyes thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. To obtain a Safety Data Sheet(s), contact Elanco US Inc. at 1-800-428-4441.

Animal Safety Warnings: Ractopamine hydrochloride use may increase the number of injured, lame, and/or fatigued pigs during marketing. Behavioral signs such as hyperactivity, anxiety, and aggression have been reported in pigs fed ractopamine hydrochloride.

Additional Recommendations: To help mitigate the signs identified in the Animal Safety Warnings section, see the Pork Quality Assurance (PQA Plus) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) recommendations for best practices in swine care during handling, transport, and marketing.

Storage and Handling: Store at less than or equal to 25°C (77°F). Excursions to 40°C (104°F) are acceptable. Avoid excessive moisture.

Expiration Date and Lot Number are printed on the bag.

Not to be used after the expiry date.

Questions/Comments?: For technical assistance or to report side effects, contact Elanco US Inc. at 1-800-428-4441. For additional information about reporting side effects for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or www.fda.gov/reportamimalae.

Restricted Drug (California) - Use Only as Directed

Approved by FDA under NADA # 140-863

Manufactured for: Elanco US Inc.  Indianapolis, IN    46221                Paylean™ 9

Paylean, Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates.

© 2025 Elanco or its affiliates

Revision Date: September 2025

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Principal Display Panel – 10 kg Bag Label

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Elanco™

AF0602

Paylean™9

(ractopamine hydrochloride
Type A medicated article)

For Use in Finishing Swine Feeds Only

For further manufacturing only.

Net Weight 10 kg
(22.046 lbs)

Paylean 9 (ractopamine hydrochloride Type A medicated article) 10 lbs bag label
Paylean 9 (ractopamine hydrochloride Type A medicated article) 10 lbs bag label

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
58198-0602-8Paylean 910 kg in 1 BAGGRANULE108

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
58198-060258198-0602-8

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ractopamine hydrochloride309G9J93TPACTIB

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Older Hydrated Versions#

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72025-11-21monthly-update2026-06-03 17:37:46

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