Composition:
Each 1 ml contains Tylosin Tartrate 200mg.
Indications:
Treats shipping fever, pneumonia, foot rot, calf diphtheria, metritis in beef cattle and non-lactating dairy cattle. Treats mycoplasmal swine arthritis, pasteurella pneumonia, erysipelas, acute swine dysentery in swine.
Pharmacology:
Tylosin is thought to have the same mechanism of action as ery¬thromycin (binds to 50S ribosome and inhibits protein synthesis) and exhibits a similar spectrum of activity. It is a generic pharmaceuticals . For more specific information on or¬ganisms that tylosin is usually active against, refer to the erythromycin monograph just prior to this one. Cross resistance with erythromycin occurs.
Dosage & administration:
Beef and non-lactating dairy cattle: Inject IM 8 mg per pound of body Weight (1 mL per 25 pounds) once daily. Treatment should be continued 24 hours after symptoms of the disease have stopped, not to exceed 5 days. Do no inject more than 10 ml per injection site.
Swine: Inject IM 4 mg per pound of body weight (1 mL per 50 pounds) twice daily. Treatment should be continued 24 hours after symptoms of the disease have stopped, not to exceed 3 days. Do not inject more than 5 mL per injection site.
Warning:
Do not mix Tylosin Injection with other injectable solutions as this may cause precipitation of the active ingredients. Do not administer to horses or other equine species. Injection of tylosin in equines has been fatal.
Precautions:
Discontinue use in cattle 21 days before slaughter. Discontinue use in swine 14 days before slaughter.
Do not use in lactating dairy cattle. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in preruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Adverse reactions, including shock and death may result from overdose in baby pigs. Do not attempt injection into pigs weighing less than 25 pounds. See package insert for complete information.
Packing:
50ml, 100ml
Storage:
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry place under 22 °C, away from direct sunlight.
Shelf life: 2 years.
