VETKOTIL 28% ORAL

 

COMPOSITION

Contains per ml:

Tilmicosin (as phosphate)                                   280       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 28% 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 28% ORAL is indicated for the prevention and treatment of infections caused by Mycoplasma spp. and by Clostridium perfringens in poultry and turkeys. VETKOTIL 28% 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 22 kg bodyweight, twice daily for 3 – 5 days (add to artificial milk only).

Poultry, turkeys       : 15 – 20 mg tilmicosin per kg body weight per day, which makes 75 mg tilmicosin per liter drinking  water.

This is 300 ml VETKOTIL 28% ORAL per 1,120 litres of drinking water for 3 – 5 days.

Pigs                            : 15 – 20 mg tilmicosin per kg body weight per day, which makes 200 mg tilmicosin per liter drinking water.

This is 800 ml VETKOTIL 28% ORAL per 1,120 litres of drinking water for 5 – 7 days.

Rabbits                      : 1 ml per 22 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 (broilers), 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 medicine away from children.

 

PACKING:

Bottle of 100 ml (80 bottles per box).

Bottle of 1,000 ml (12 bottles per box).