Composition
Per ml. solution: Tylosin (as tartrate) 200 mg.
Description
Tylosin, a macrolide antibiotic, is active against particularly Gram-positive bacteria, some Spirochetes (including Leptospira); Actinomyces, Mycoplasmas (PPLO), Haemophilus pertussis, Moraxella bovis and some Gram-negative cocci. After parenteral administration, therapeutically active blood-concentrations of Tylosin are reached within 2 hours.
Indications
Infections caused by micro-organisms susceptible to Tylosin, like e.g. respiratory tract infections in cattle, sheep, Dysentery and Arthritis caused by Mycoplasmas, Mastitis and Endometritis.
Contra-indications
Hypersensitivity to Tylosin, cross-hypersensitivity to macrolides.
Side-effects
Sometimes, local irritation at the injection site may occur.
Dosage and administration
For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration.
Cattle |
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0.5-1 ml. per 10 kg. bodyweight daily, during 3-5 days. |
Calves, sheep, |
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1.5-2 ml. per 50 kg. bodyweight daily, during 3-5 days. |
Dogs, cats |
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0.5-2 ml. per 10 kg. bodyweight daily, during 3-5 days. |
Withdrawal period
For meat: 8 days. For milk: 4 days.