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Bilosin 200 Injection 100ml |
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Bilosin 200 injection for the treatment in pigs of diseases involving organisms sensitive to Tylosin, including swine erysipelas (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae), and pneumonia (Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae)
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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 PhEur 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)
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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.
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Contra-indications, warnings, etc
For animal treatment only.
Keep out of the reach 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.
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.
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Legal category
POM-V (previously POM).
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.
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