Description
Tylosin is a macrolide antibiotic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Campylobacter, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Treponema spp. and Mycoplasma.
Indications
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by tylosin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Treponema spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine.
Contra-indications
Hypersensitivity to tylosin.
Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.
Side effects
Diarrhoea, epigastric pain and skin sensitization can occur.
Dosage
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep:Twice daily 5 g per 22 - 25 kg body weight for 5 - 7 days.
Poultry:1 kg per 150 - 200 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Swine:1 kg per 300 - 400 litres of drinking water for 5 - 7 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal period
Meat:
Calves, goats, poultry and sheep: 5 days.
Swine: 3 days.
Storage
Store below 25ºC, in a cool and dry place, and protect from light.
For Veterinary Use Only.
Keep out of reach of children.
