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Tylan® Injection (tylosin injection)

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Tylan® Injection (tylosin injection)

For the treatment of swine arthritis caused by Mycoplasma hyosynoviae; swine pneumonia caused by Pasteurella spp.; swine erysipelas caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae; swine dysentery associated with Treponema hyodysenteriae when followed by the appropriate medication in the drinking water and/or feed.

A Trusted Broad Spectrum Solution

  • Effective.
  • Multi-disease.
  • Control. 

An effective swine arthritis solution

  • Tylan® Injection is a cost-effective multi-control solution trusted for more than 30 years.
  • Tylan Injection is effective in the treatment of swine arthritis caused by Mycoplasma hyosynoviae; swine pneumonia caused by Pasteurella spp.; swine erysipelas caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae.
  • Tylan Injection along with good sanitation can help limit overall herd disease transmission.

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Tylan 50 Injection Product Label

Read the full label for important use and safety information.

The label contains complete use information, including cautions and warnings. Always read, follow and understand the label and use directions.

INDICATIONS:

  • For the treatment of swine arthritis caused by Mycoplasma hyosynoviae; swine pneumonia caused by Pasteurella spp.; swine erysipelas caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae; swine dysentery associated with Treponema hyodysenteriae when followed by the appropriate medication in the drinking water and/or feed.

ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE:

  • Tylan 50 Injection: Inject intramuscularly 4 mg per pound of body weight (1 mL per 12.5 pounds) twice daily. Treatment should be continued 24 hours following remission of disease signs, not to exceed 3 days. Do not inject more than 5 mL per site.
  • Tylan 200 Injection: Inject intramuscularly 4 mg per pound of body weight (1 mL per 50 pounds) twice daily. Treatment should be continued 24 hours following remission of disease signs, not to exceed 3 days. Do not inject more than 5 mL per site.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. 

WARNING: NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

  • Adverse reactions, including shock and death may result from overdosage in baby pigs. Do not attempt injection into pigs weighing less than 25 pounds (0.5 mL) with the common syringe. It is recommended that Tylan 50 Injection be used in pigs weighing less than 25 pounds.
  • Do not administer to horses or other equines. Injection of tylosin in equines has been fatal.
  • Swine intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 14 days of the last use of this drug product.
  • If tylosin medicated drinking water is used as a follow-up treatment for swine dysentery, the animal should thereafter receive feed containing 40 to 100 grams of tylosin per ton for 2 weeks to assure depletion of tissue residues.