Doses - TILMICOSIN

Cattle:

For susceptible infections (subcutaneous injection behind the shoulders and over the ribs issuggested).
a) For treatment of pneumonic pasteurellosis in cattle: 10 mg/kg SQ every 72 hours.(Shewen and Bateman 1993)
b) Package insert (Micotil® 300; Elanco): 10 mg/kg SubQ (not more than 15 ml per injection site)
Monitoring Parameters - 1) Efficacy; 2) Withdrawal times
Client Information - If clients are administering the drug, they should be warned about the potential toxicity to humans, swine and horses if accidentally injected. They should also be carefullyinstructed in proper injection techniques. Avoid contact with eyes.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products:
Tilmicosin for Subcutaneous Injection 300 mg/ml in 100 ml and 250 ml multi-dose vials;
Micotil® 300 Injection (Elanco); (Rx) Approved for use in cattle. Not approved for use infemale dairy cattle 20 months or older. Do not use in veal calves. Slaughter withdrawal = 28days.
Human-Approved Products: None