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.
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.
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.
