BiloVet (tylosin tartrate) Soluble Powder 100 gm

Tylosin Antibiotic Powder for Poultry, Swine, and Honey Bees

Product Description

BiloVet® (tylosin tartrate) Soluble Powder is a prescription macrolide antibiotic formulated for oral use in chickens, turkeys, swine, and honey bees. It helps control and manage several bacterial diseases, including necrotic enteritis and chronic respiratory disease in poultry, swine dysentery and ileitis in pigs, and American Foulbrood in bee colonies. The soluble powder mixes with drinking water or sugar for convenient group treatment under veterinary guidance.

Benefits

• Broad Livestock Use: Suitable for chickens, turkeys, swine, and honey bees, making it a versatile treatment across multiple agricultural species.
• Respiratory Disease Support: Helps control chronic respiratory disease in chickens and infectious sinusitis in turkeys associated with Mycoplasma infections.
• Swine Disease Management: Treats and controls swine dysentery and supports control of proliferative enteropathy linked to Lawsonia intracellularis.
• Bee Colony Protection: Assists in controlling American Foulbrood, a serious bacterial disease that affects honey bee larvae.
• Water Soluble Formula: Dissolves easily in drinking water for efficient medication delivery to groups of animals.

Ingredients

Tylosin (as tylosin tartrate) 100 g in 100 g powder

How to Use

Recommended Dosage Chart

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Mixing Preparation: Always add water to the powder when making solutions. This helps with proper dissolving and ensures the medication concentration is correct.
• Fresh Solution: Make fresh medicated drinking water every three days. This keeps the drug effective and the dosing consistent.
• Exclusive Water Source: During treatment, make sure animals get only medicated water. This ensures they consume the right dosage.
• Bee Application: For bee colonies, mix tylosin with powdered sugar and dust it directly over the top bars of the brood chamber.
• Veterinary Prescription: This medication is restricted to veterinary use and should only be administered under a licensed veterinarian’s direction.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Human Contact Risk: Avoid direct skin contact while handling. Exposure to tylosin may lead to allergic skin reactions.
• Protective Handling: Wear protective clothing and gloves that will not allow any substance to pass through when mixing or handling the powder. This reduces exposure.
• Egg Production Restriction: Do not give tylosin to chickens or turkeys that produce eggs for human consumption.
• Honey Contamination Risk: Finish bee treatments at least four weeks before the main honey flow to avoid honey contamination.

Possible Side Effects

• Skin Irritation: Direct exposure to tylosin powder may cause a rash or skin irritation in people handling the product.
• Allergic Reactions: Some individuals may have allergic reactions after being exposed to tylosin.

Storage Information

• Temperature Control: Store the product at or below 25°C (77°F) to maintain stability and effectiveness.
• Short Excursions Allowed: Temporary temperature excursions up to 40°C (104°F) are permitted during storage or transportation.
• Moisture Protection: Keep the powder protected from moisture to preserve product quality and proper solubility.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy. 

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What animals can BiloVet tylosin powder be used for?

Ans: BiloVet tylosin tartrate soluble powder is approved for use in chickens, turkeys, swine, and honey bees. It is commonly used to manage specific bacterial diseases such as necrotic enteritis, chronic respiratory disease, swine dysentery, proliferative enteropathy, and American Foulbrood under veterinary supervision.

Q2: How is BiloVet administered to livestock and poultry?

Ans: BiloVet is typically administered through medicated drinking water for poultry and swine. The soluble powder is mixed with water at species-specific concentrations. For honey bees, the medication is mixed with powdered sugar and applied over the brood chamber top bars.

Q3: How long should animals receive BiloVet treatment?

Ans: Treatment duration depends on the species and disease being treated. Chickens may receive medicated water for one to five days, turkeys for two to five days, and swine for three to ten days. Honey bee colonies receive three treatments given once weekly.

Q4: Are there withdrawal periods after using BiloVet?

Ans: Yes, withdrawal times must be followed before animals enter the food supply. Chickens require a 24-hour withdrawal period, turkeys require five days, and swine require 48 hours after treatment. These guidelines help ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Q5: Do I need a prescription to purchase BiloVet?

Ans: Yes, BiloVet is classified as a prescription animal drug. Federal law in the United States restricts its use to licensed veterinarians or individuals using it under veterinary order, ensuring responsible antimicrobial use and proper disease management in animals.

Clinical Research:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=a7335bfe-db82-4ff5-8072-1844110f752d

https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/13299