"Tilosin": instructions for use and feedback of owners of animals

"Tylosin" is a preparation of a group of macrolides used for the treatment of farm animals and birds, as well as dogs and cats. You can buy it on the Internet, and veterinary pharmacies. The drug is sold in glass bottles of 5-100 cm ³ . You can buy a 5% or 20% solution. It is a preparation of "Tylosin" yellow viscous liquid with a characteristic odor. In accordance with the classification of GOST 12.1.007-76, this drug is classified as a third hazard class (moderately hazardous). In this article, we will understand with what and when the "Tilosin" medication is used. Instructions for use must be observed during treatment.

Antibiotics from the group of macrolides

This variety of drugs is characterized by a complex cyclic structure. The principle of their action is to block the synthesis of protein bacteria. As a result, the causative agent loses the ability to grow and multiply. One of the main distinguishing features of the drugs of this group is the relative safety for the organism and the possibility of long-term use. All this fully applies to the medicine "Tylosin". This drug is active against a part of gram-negative bacteria and most gram-positive bacteria.

Scientists have conducted studies on the long-term use of the drug "Tylosin" in doses three times higher than therapeutic, on calves, lambs and piglets. As a result, it was found that it does not have a negative effect on the animal organism even in such quantities. The blood composition of the experimental subjects remained the same as before the administration of the drug (except for an increase in the hemoglobin level). In the process of research, among other things, even the weight of animals has increased.

Indications for use

So, let's see in what cases the drug "Tylosin" can be used. Instructions for use will be given just below. Use this drug should be for such diseases as:

• Bronchopneumonia (cattle, cats, pigs and dogs);
• Mastitis (cattle);
• Dysentery in animals;
• arthritis;
• Enzootic pneumonia;
• Erysipelas of pigs;
• Agalactia is infectious in small cattle;
• Atrophic rhinitis;
• Treatment of postpartum and postoperative infections;
• Secondary infections in viral infections.

What drugs can not be used at the same time?

Being used in combination with some other medicines, "Tylosin", reviews of which - if properly used - from the owners of animals are positive, can lose some of their antibacterial properties. Do not use it with the following drugs:

• "Clindamycin";
• "Levomecitin";
• "Tiamulin";
• Penicillins;
• "Linkomycin";
• Cephalosporins.

Mode of application

In the gastrointestinal tract, the preparation "Tylosin", the instruction for the use of which is now given, is absorbed very slowly. However, entering the blood, it is quickly distributed to all tissues. Therefore, it is administered intramuscularly. The maximum concentration of the drug reaches the tissues one hour after the injection. Before use, the preparation is heated to a temperature of 20-30 g. The course of treatment is 3-7 days. The injections are done once a day. The dose is:

Do not mix the drug with other medicines in the same syringe. In the event that the pig has a body weight of more than 10 kg, and a cow or bull-calf - more than 80 kg, a 5% solution is useless to use. In the same place, you can not stab the preparation with animals. Thus, "Tylosin" is used for cats, dogs and farm animals.

It is isolated from the blood, usually along with bile. In lactating animals, removal from the body occurs with milk. When working with a medicine, you should follow the safety and personal hygiene regulations prescribed by the regulations.

Contraindications

So, now you know when and how to use the medicine "Tylosin". Instructions for use are given above. Now let's see what contraindications there are.

First, you can not stab the drug to horses. Secondly, sometimes the drug "Tylosin" causes an allergic reaction in pigs. In this case, there is swelling, respiratory symptoms, itching and prolapse of the rectum. When the drug is discontinued, these symptoms disappear. In small piglets, in case of an allergic reaction, a shock is possible.

Meat and milk of animals after application

Of course, in the process of treatment this means can not be slaughtered animals. In the event that, for any reason, this can not be avoided, the meat is processed into meat-and-bone meal. You can not consume it for human consumption. The greatest concentration of the drug during treatment is observed in the lungs, liver, breast and intestinal walls. Slaughter for meat is allowed only after 8 days after the last injection.

Milk of animals undergoing treatment, can not drink. Usually it is fed to the young. Reducing the concentration of the drug "Tylosin" in milk occurs only on the fourth day after the last injection. From now on it can be eaten.

Marking

The drug "Tylosin" is sold for dogs, cats and farm animals in bottles made of dark glass. When purchasing, please read the information on the packaging. Here should be given such information:

• The name of the manufacturer, its address;
• trademark;
• Name of the main active substance;
• The purpose of the drug;
• Method of its application;
• Amount of preparation;
• Date of issue and expiry date;

In addition, the package must bear a sign of conformity, as well as the inscriptions "Sterile" and "For animals". Inside there must be an instruction for use. For the expiration date of the drug should pay special attention. The use of "Tylosin" in the event that it has expired is unacceptable.

Reviews of owners of cats, dogs and other animals and birds

Since the drug is almost safe, the opinion about it as a medicine, the owners of domestic and agricultural animals is very good. First of all, there is no side effects and rapid recovery. Use the drug "Tylosin" for cats, dogs, parrots (for example, with microplasmosis), as well as rats.

Of the deficiencies, only the "bug" of the drug is noted. Otherwise, "Tylosin" is considered a very good medicine, and most importantly - quite working. It can be used, of course, only in the prescribed doses. Although it can not be diluted with saline solution, some hosts use Tylosin for birds and small animals in this way. According to them, nothing terrible happens in this case. Pets feel normal, and the drug has its beneficial effect. However, it is still worth using this medicine only according to all the rules, in accordance with the instructions and according to the prescription of the veterinarian.