VETKOTIL 25% ORAL
COMPOSITION
Contains per ml:
Tilmicosin (as phosphate) 250 mg
DESCRIPTION
Tilmicosin is a broad-spectrum semi-synthetic bactericidal macrolide antibiotic synthesized from tylosin and used for calves, pigs, rabbits, turkeys and poultry. Tilmicosin has bactericidal activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, predominantly Mycoplasma, Pasteurella and Haemophilus spp.
INDICATIONS
VETKOTIL 25% ORAL is indicated for the prevention and treatment of respiratory infections associated with micro-organisms susceptible to tilmicosin, such as Mannheimia haemolytica, Actinomyces pyogenes, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida and other organisms sensitive to tilmicosin in calves and pigs. VETKOTIL 25% ORAL is indicated for the prevention and treatment of infections caused by Mycoplasma spp. and by Clostridium perfringens in poultry and turkey. VETKOTIL 25% ORAL is indicated for prevention and treatment of respiratory disease caused by Pasteurella multocida and Bordetella bronchiseptica, susceptible to tilmicosin in rabbits.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not administer to animals hypersensitive to tilmicosin. Do not administer to animals with a severe impaired liver and/or renal function. Do not administer to animals with an active microbial digestion or to equine or caprine species. Do not administer in layers producing eggs for human consumption or to animals intended for breeding purposes. During pregnancy and lactation, use only after a risk/benefit assessment by a veterinarian.
SIDE EFFECTS
Transient reduction in water or (artificial) milk intake.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER DRUGS
Do not administer together with other macrolides or lincosamides.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
For oral administration via drinking water or milk (calves).
Calves : 1 ml per 20 kg bodyweight, twice daily for 3 - 5 days.
Poultry, turkeys : 300 ml per 1,000 liters of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Pigs : 800 per 1,000 liters of drinking water for 5 - 7 days.
Rabbits : 1 ml per 20 kg bodyweight, twice daily for 3 - 5 days.
Mixed with drinking water or artificial milk, use the product within 24 hours.
To ensure a correct dosage, the concentration of the product should be adjusted to the actual water intake.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Meat:
Calves : 42 days
Poultry, turkeys : 12 days
Pigs : 14 days
Rabbits : 4 days
STORAGE
Store in a dry and dark place between 8 °C and 25 °C.
Store in closed packing.
Keep away from children.
PACKING:
Bottle of 100 ml (144 bottles per box).
Bottle of 1,000 ml (12 bottle per box).