FieldDxTylosinDose, contraindications and adverse effects for Cats, Cattle, Dogs and Pigs.
What it is used for
Macrolide antibiotic. Labeled as Tylan or Tylocine. Chronic diarrhea in dogs; respiratory and livestock infections.
Dose by species
Doses are shown as published, not averaged across sources. Enter the animal’s body weight in the interactive drug guide to calculate the amount.
How it works
Macrolide class; binds 50S ribosomal subunit.
Do not use in
Do not administer orally to rodents or rabbits. Do not administer to horses. Avoid IV administration. Do not inject more than 10 mL in one IM site to avoid local reactions.
Main adverse effects
Tylosin may cause diarrhea in some animals. However, for oral treatment for colitis in dogs, it has been administered for several months with safety. Skin reactions have been observed in pigs. Oral administration to horses has been fatal.
Monitoring
No specific monitoring is necessary.
Withdrawal
A withdrawal interval is stated for this drug. It depends on the formulation, route and dose, so read the exact wording in the interactive drug guide before treating a food animal.
Conditions it is used for
Bovine chronic diarrhea Contagious Agalactia Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia
Source
Plumb (pp. 1284, 1286, 1543).
Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Edition (p. 953)
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