Introduction

Company name: Bimeda

Address: A division of Cross Vetpharm Group UK Limited

Bryn Cefni Industrial Park,

Llangefni,

Anglesey LL77 7XA.

Telephone: 0800 526769

Fax: 01248 725416

Email: sales@bimeda.co.uk

Presentation

A clear yellow sterile solution suitable for parenteral administration to pigs. Each ml contains 200 mg Tylosin as Tylosin Base. Also contains Benzyl Alcohol 4.166% w/v as a preservative.

Uses

For the treatment in pigs of diseases involving organisms sensitive to Tylosin, including swine erysipelas (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae), and pneumonia (Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae)

Dosage and administration

0.5 ml/10 kg bodyweight, equivalent to 10 mg of Tylosin per kg bodyweight, by deep intramuscular injection every 12 hours, up to a maximum of 6 injections. Do not inject more than 5 ml at a single injection site.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

For animal treatment only.

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Not recommended for horses.

Pigs should not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment or for 39 days following the last injection.

Occasionally, swelling at the injection site may occur, but this effect is transient.

Tolerance studies of up to 156% of the recommended dosage rate have been carried out with localized swelling at the injection site being the only adverse effect.

Not to be used in animals known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredient.

Use with care in pregnant animals although reports of adverse reproductive effects have not been noted.

Operator warning: In case of accidental skin or eye contact, wash the affected area with clean water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection. If accidental self-injection occurs, seek medical advice immediately. Wash hands after use.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Do not store above 25°C and protect from light. Following withdrawal of the first dose, use the product within 28 days. Discard unused material.

Legal category

POM-V

Packaging Quantities

12×100 ml bottles.

Further information

Unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with national requirements.

Marketing authorisation number

VM 2676/4165.