Description:
Tylosin is a macrolide antibiotic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Campylobacter, Pasteurella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Treponema spp. and Mycoplasma.
Information
Composition:
Contains per ml:
Tylosin base …………………………………………………………………………………………. 200 mg.
Solvents ad ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 ml.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by tylosin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Treponema spp. in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
Contra-indications:
Hypersensitivity to tylosin.
Concurrent administration of penicillines, cephalosporines, quinolones and cycloserine.
Side effects:
After intramuscular administration local reactions can occur, which disappear in a few days.
Diarrhoea, epigastric pain and skin sensitization can occur.
Packing:
Vial of 100 ml.
Usage
Dosage:
For intramuscular administration:
General: 1 ml per 10 – 20 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.
Withdrawal times:
– For meat : 10 days.
– For milk : 3 days.