Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Tylosin is dosed at 4.4–8.8 mg/kg IM q24h in swine, per FDA NADA Label. Tylosin is used in swine for Swine dysentery, pneumonia, arthritis. Routes documented in swine: IM. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tylosin in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 4.4–8.8 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days | Swine dysentery, pneumonia, arthritis | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Anti-inflammatory properties in GI tract.
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs (fatal dysbiosis). Commonly used for chronic colitis in dogs. Very bitter taste. IM injection painful.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tylosin dose range in swine, with cited source references: IM 4.4–8.8 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tylosin in swine: IM.
Cited course lengths for Tylosin in swine include: 3-5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tylosin is indicated in swine for: Swine dysentery, pneumonia, arthritis.
These are general warnings for Tylosin across species; consult the swine dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs (fatal dysbiosis). Commonly used for chronic colitis in dogs. Very bitter taste. IM injection painful.
Why a species-specific page? Tylosin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.