Tiamulin
Also known as: Denagard, TiaGard
- **Daily Preparation:** Prepare fresh medicated drinking water daily to ensure the medication remains effective. - **Handling Safety:** Avoid direct contact with skin or mucous membranes when handling the concentrate or powder, as irritation may occur. Wash hands thoroughly after use. - **Feed Warning:** Ensure pigs do not have access to feeds containing ionophores (like monensin or salinomycin) while on this medication, as this combination can cause severe, potentially fatal reactions. - **Adverse Signs:** If you notice unusual skin redness (especially on the belly or hams), stop the medication, provide clean water, and contact your veterinarian.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
What it is used for
- Swine dysentery
- Swine pneumonia
- Medicated premix
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Skin redness/erythema (rare, primarily over the ham and underline)
Cautions & contraindications
- Concurrent access to feeds containing polyether ionophores (e.g., monensin, lasalocid, narasin, salinomycin)
- Swine weighing over 250 pounds
- **Fatal Interactions:** Tiamulin must **never** be administered to animals having access to feeds containing polyether ionophores (e.g., monensin, lasalocid, narasin, or salinomycin) as severe adverse reactions may occur. **Weight Restrictions:** Not approved for use in swine weighing over 250 pounds. **Withdrawal Times:** Variable slaughter withdrawal times apply depending on the dosage and formulation used (ranges from 2 to 7 days).
Drug interactions
- Polyether ionophores (monensin, lasalocid, narasin, salinomycin): Severe adverse reactions and potential toxicity can occur if administered to animals with access to these feed additives.
- Lincosamides and Macrolides (clindamycin, lincomycin, erythromycin, tylosin): Concomitant use could lead to decreased efficacy secondary to competition at the 50S ribosomal binding site.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tiamulin used for in pets?
- **Daily Preparation:** Prepare fresh medicated drinking water daily to ensure the medication remains effective. - **Handling Safety:** Avoid direct contact with skin or mucous membranes when handling the concentrate or powder, as irritation may occur. Wash hands thoroughly after use. - **Feed Warning:** Ensure pigs do not have access to feeds containing ionophores (like monensin or salinomycin) while on this medication, as this combination can cause severe, potentially fatal reactions. - **Adverse Signs:** If you notice unusual skin redness (especially on the belly or hams), stop the medication, provide clean water, and contact your veterinarian.
Is Tiamulin safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
This article is for general education and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, please consult a veterinarian.
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