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.
Information
Composition:
Contains per gram powder:
Tylosin tartrate – 1000 mg.
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.
Packaging:
Sachet of 100 g and jar of 500 and 1000 gram.
Usage
Dosage:
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep: Twice daily 5 g per 220 – 250 kg body weight for 5 – 7 days.
Poultry: 1 kg per 1500 – 2000 litres of drinking water for 3 ‑ 5 days.
Swine: 1 kg per 3000 – 4000 litres of drinking water for 5 ‑ 7 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times:
For meat:
Calves, goats, poultry and sheep: 5 days.
Swine: 3 days.
