TULANIX® Injection

For Veterinary Use Only

Composition

Each ml contains:

Tulathromycin (as tulathromycin base) ........ 100 mg
Excipients ......................................................... q.s. to 1 ml

Pharmacological Class

Macrolide antibiotic (Tricyclic azalide)

Indications

TULANIX® Injection is indicated for the treatment and control of respiratory and systemic bacterial infections caused by tulathromycin-sensitive organisms, including:

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD)

Caused by:

Mannheimia haemolytica
Pasteurella multocida
Histophilus somni
Mycoplasma bovis

Respiratory infections in sheep and goats

Caused by Pasteurella and Mycoplasma species

Other indications

Foot rot (where susceptible organisms are involved)
Secondary bacterial infections associated with viral respiratory disease

Tulathromycin provides rapid lung penetration and prolonged therapeutic concentrations, allowing single-dose therapy.

Dosage and Administration

Route: Subcutaneous (SC) injection only

Recommended dosage:

2.5 mg tulathromycin per kg body weight, equivalent to:
1 ml per 40 kg body weight

Administration:

Administer as a single SC injection
Inject in the neck region
Do not inject more than 10 ml per injection site

Target Species

Cattle, sheep, goats, and camels
(Use in other species only under veterinary supervision)

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics
Do not use in animals known to be hypersensitive to tulathromycin
Do not administer intravenously or intramuscularly

Precautions

For veterinary use only
Use only under veterinary supervision
Fatal to humans if accidentally injected – extreme caution required
Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Do not mix with other injectable products in the same syringe
Use aseptic injection technique
Keep out of reach of children

Withdrawal Period

(Subject to national regulatory approval)

Meat: Typically 22–49 days (species dependent)
Milk: Not permitted for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption
(Confirm exact withdrawal periods according to local regulations)

Storage

Store below 30°C
Protect from light
Do not freeze
Keep container tightly closed

Presentation

Multidose vials (e.g. 50 ml, 100 ml)

TULANIX® Injection