DESCRIPTION: Tylosin is mostly antibacterial against gram-positive bacteria. However, it also combats certain gram-negative bacteria (non-coliform), certain spirochetes, and large viruses. Finally, it combats specific Mycoplasma species.
Key Benefits: Tylosin Tartrate Soluble Powder is a macrolide antibiotic that works to:
Treat CRD (chronic respiratory disease) in chickens Reduce the severity of infectious sinusitis symptoms in turkeys Treat and control dysentery in swine Help control American Foulbrood in honey bees This product is the generic alternative to Tylan. Veterinarians also sometimes use it off-label in dogs and cats.
Formulated For: For use in honeybees, swine, chickens and turkeys.
How is Medication Given?
Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product. For chickens, combine this concentrate with water for 50 total gallons of treated water. Treat for a period of1-5 days, based on the infection severity. All treated chickens should consume an adequate amount to receive a therapeutic dosage rate (50 mg for every pound of body weight). Do not offer any other drinking water - only medicated drinking water. For turkeys, combine this concentrate with water for 50 total gallons of treated water. Treat for a period of 2-5 days, based on the infection severity. All treated turkeys should consume an adequate amount to receive a therapeutic dosage rate (60 mg for every pound of body weight). Do not offer any other drinking water - only medicated drinking water. For swine, combine this concentrate with water for a 250 mg per gallon dose (400 total gallons of treated water). Treat for a period of 3-10 days, based on the infection severity. All treated swine should consume an adequate amount to receive a therapeutic dosage rate. Do not offer any other drinking water - only medicated drinking water. For honeybees, administer 3 treatments via a cloud consisting of powdered or confectioners sugar. Combine a 200 mg Tylosin dose with 20 grams of sugar, then administer at once. This solution should be applied over brood chambers weekly for a 3-week period.
What Results Can I Expect? Tylosin works in: Chickens:
To help treat chronic respiratory disease associated with susceptible Mycoplasma gallisepticum in broiler or replacement chickens To help treat chronic respiratory disease associated with susceptible Mycoplasma gallisepticum during vaccination or stress To help treat chronic respiratory disease associated with susceptible Mycoplasma synoviae in broiler chickens
Turkeys:
To reduce infectious sinusitis symptom severity associated with Mycoplasma gallisepticum
Swine:
Control and treat swine dysentery associated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae Control swine dysentery associated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, when followed by feed tretated with Tylosin Phosphate Type A Control porcine proliferative enteropathies (or PPE, ileitis) associated with Lawsonia intracellularis, when followed by feed tretated with Tylosin Phosphate Type A
Honey Bees:
Control American Foulbrood (Paenibacillus larvae)
What Form Does Medication Come In? Powder
Dose and Administration: Sold in a packet containing 100 grams.
Possible Side Effects: Some hogs may experience side effects like:
Diarrhea Erythema Itching (Pruritus) Edema of the Rectal Mucosa Anal Protrusion Withdrawing treatment typically resolves and reverses these effects.
Precautions:
Keep away from children and animals. Do not allow human skin contact. Rash can occur. Wait at least 48 hours before slaughtering swine for food after treatment, 24 hours before slaughtering chickens for food after treatment, and 5 days before slaughtering turkeys for food use. Not for use in humans, horses, or egg-producing layers. Use in honeybees in early spring or fall before the beginning of main flow of honey to prevent contamination of honey.
Complete treatment at least 4 weeks before the main flow of honey.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool and dry place between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). Brief excursions permitted up to 40 degrees C (104 degrees F).
In Case of Overdose: Call your nearest emergency pet hospital.
