Brand Name: Tylan
Generic Name: Tylosin
For: Chickens, Turkeys, Swine, Honey Bees, Dogs, and Cats
What is Tylosin?
Tylosin is a macrolide antibiotic that can be used in farm animals, including chickens, turkeys, swine, and honey bees to treat bacterial infections. Tylosin is also known to be prescribed to dogs and cats to treat bacterial colitis, chronic diarrhea, chronic respiratory disease, digestive issues, and necrotic enteritis.
Benefits:
- Treats colitis and diarrhea caused by bacteria
- Treats bacterial respiratory infections
- Treats bacterial infections in a variety of farm animals
- Can treat chronic diarrhea
- Comes in easy-to-give dosage forms such as: water soluble powder, chew treats, oral pastes, etc.
- *This item can be purchased as the brand or as the compounded generic form.*
Cautions:
For animal use only. The safety of Tylosin hasn’t been established in breeding, pregnant, or lactating animals. Avoid contact with human skin. Exposure to Tylosin may cause a rash. Tylosin should be given to your pet exactly as directed by your veterinarian.
What are the potential side effects of Tylosin?
Potential side effects of Tylosin can include anorexia and diarrhea.
What happens if I miss giving a dose of Tylosin?
Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume a regular dosing schedule.
What happens if I overdose my pet on Tylosin?
If an overdose is suspected, contact your veterinarian immediately.
What other drugs will affect Tylosin?
Before giving your pet Tylosin, tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given another antibiotic (for the same or a different infection). Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving your pet any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
