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Tilmicosin

Micotil, Pulmotil

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Antibiotic

Routes

SCPO

Indications

Bovine respiratory diseaseRespiratory diseaseRespiratory infectionsRespiratory infections (NOT RECOMMENDED)

Mechanism of Action

Semi-synthetic macrolide binding 50S ribosomal subunit. Excellent pulmonary tissue concentration. Bacteriostatic.

Side effects & warnings

FATAL in horses, pigs, and non-human primates — IV injection causes acute cardiac toxicity. Cattle and sheep SC injection only. NOT for use in small animals.

Species with Tilmicosin dosing data (5 dose rules)

Cattle (Beef/Dairy)Dog (Domestic)Goat (Caprine)Sheep (Ovine)

Species references:All Cattle (Beef/Dairy) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Goat (Caprine) drugsAll Sheep (Ovine) drugs

Evidence levels across 5 dose rules

Anecdotal×1Strong×1Moderate×3

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 4 published sources

  • · FARAD Withdrawal Guidelines
  • · FDA NADA Label
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 5 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 4 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)SC0 mg/kgNOT RECOMMENDEDAnecdotalPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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