Micotil™ 300 (tilmicosin injection)
Vial Sizes
250 mL
Dosage
Single Subcutaneous Dose: 1.5-3 mL per 100 lbs
Micotil® 300 is an effective option for control and treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni in cattle.
Key Product Benefits:
- Targets the site of infection and works alongside the immune system.1,2,3
- Peak tilmicosin levels within one hour and detectable levels in serum beyond 3 days.
- Flex dose allows you to better manage on-arrival animal weight and risk variation.4
- 35 trials (22,640 head) demonstrate Micotil’s proven efficacy in controlling BRD.1
- Micotil is part of a diverse set of antibiotic classes within the Elanco BRD portfolio and is proven effective against BRD.
Before using Micotil 300, it is important to read the entire package insert including the boxed warning. See the label for full prescribing information.
Commitment to Safety
Over the last two decades, Elanco has invested significant resources to ensure safe use of Micotil 300, including materials and training for distributors, veterinarians, and producers. Among safety elements offered at no charge:
The Simcro® Sekurus® safety syringe, which has patented technology with self-tenting and needle-guard features. The syringe reduces the chance of accidental self-injection and withstands the most challenging environments at feedyards and stocker operations. To date, more than 30,000 have been distributed.
Extensive safety training is offered to more than 1,750 veterinarians and beef producers each year, including how to respond in case of accidental exposure to the product.
Packaging to further enhance the safety profile, including an outer case that locks the bottle inside.
For more information on Micotil safety, visit the Safety Training website:
Put the benefits of the flex dose to work in your operation
When dosing to the load average, heavier animals may not receive adequate treatment. The Micotil Flex dose allows you to manage on-arrival animal weight and risk variation.⁴
Important Product Information
Learn more about how to properly administer, store and use Micotil. See label for complete use guidelines, including all cautions and warnings. Always read, understand and follow the label and use directions.
Indications
Micotil is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni and for the treatment of ovine respiratory disease (ORD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica. It is indicated for the control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with M. haemolytica.
The label contains complete use information, including cautions and warnings. Always read, understand and follow the label, and use directions.
INDICATIONS:
Micotil is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni and for the treatment of ovine respiratory disease (ORD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica. It is indicated for the control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with M. haemolytica.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Before using this product, it is important to read the entire product insert, including the boxed human warning. For full prescribing information call 1 888 545 5973 or visit
www.elancolabels.com/us/micotil-300.
HUMAN WARNING: Not for human use. Injection of this drug in humans has been associated with fatalities. Keep out of reach of children. Administer only with a tube-fed safety syringe. Do not use in automatically powered syringes, single-use syringes, or other delivery devices. Exercise extreme caution to avoid accidental self-injection. In case of human injection, consult a physician immediately and apply ice or cold pack to injection site while avoiding direct contact with the skin. Emergency medical telephone numbers are 1-800-722-0987 or 1-800-428-4441. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
Micotil is available only by prescription. Micotil must be used with the quick-fit connector and tube-fed safety syringe included to avoid accidental self-injection. Administer to animals handled in a dedicated working facility. Animals should be securely restrained in a working chute prior to administration. Always work in a team. Ensure others are notified of your location and expected duration of work. Contact Elanco or your distributor for this equipment if needed. For subcutaneous injection in cattle and sheep only; do not administer intravenously. Injection of this antibiotic has been shown to be fatal in swine and non-human primates and may be fatal in horses, goats, and other species. Not for use in use in lactating dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use in lactating dairy cattle or sheep may cause milk residues. Injection site swelling and inflammation, lameness, collapse, anaphylaxis/anaphylactoid reactions, decreased food and water consumption, and death have been reported in cattle. In sheep: dyspnea and death have been reported. Micotil has a pre-slaughter withdrawal time of 42 days. See package insert for full prescribing information.
