Macrolan WS
Tylosin 100% water-soluble powder
- Composition
- Contains per gram powder:
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Tylosin tartrate1000 mg.
Description
Tylosin is a macrolide antibiotic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, like Campylobacter spp., Mycoplasma spp., Pasteurella spp., Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. and Treponema spp.
Indications
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by tylosin-sensitive microorganisms, like Campylobacter spp., Mycoplasma spp., Pasteurella spp., Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. and Treponema spp. in calves, sheep, goats, swine and poultry.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, sheep and goats:
Twice daily 5 g per 220 - 250 kg body weight for 5 - 7 days.
Swine:
1 kg per 3000 - 4000 litres of drinking water for 5 - 7 days.
Poultry:
1 kg per 1500 - 2000 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times
- For meat:
Calves, sheep, goats and poultry: 5 days.
Swine: 3 days.
Packaging
Sachets of 10 g, 30 g and 100 g and jar of 1000 g.
