Draxxin

Tulathromycin (long-acting macrolide) for bovine and swine respiratory disease; single-dose treatment. Long-acting macrolide antibiotic (tulathromycin). Mechanism: binds 50S ribosomal subunit → inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and ribosomal translocation. Very long half-life (>90 hrs in lungs) and high pulmonary tissue concentrations after single IM injection. Lung tropism makes it ideal for respiratory pathogens. Key information Tulathromycin — long-acting macrolide. Single injection. Tissue residues — beef withdrawal 18 days, no dairy cow approval. Do not use in animals within 18 days of slaughter. Injection site reactions common — use neck only.

IM injection: administer deep IM in the neck. Single dose only — do not repeat. Maximum injection volume per site: 10 mL (cattle), 2.5 mL (swine). Rotate sites if needed. Store at room temperature; protect from light. If a dose is missed This medication is administered by a veterinarian or veterinary staff in a clinical setting. Missed doses are managed by your veterinary team — contact your veterinarian to reschedule.

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling — common with IM injection; may persist). GI: decreased feed intake transiently. Rare: anaphylaxis. Milk and meat withdrawal times required.

For animals Observe food animal withdrawal times for milk and meat. Not for use in horses intended for human consumption. Local tissue reaction at injection site is common and expected. For people handling this medication Wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Macrolide injectable — wear gloves. Avoid skin and eye contact. Injection by veterinary staff only. Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant women and women of childbearing age should avoid contact.

Contact your veterinarian. Long-acting injectable macrolide — contact vet if dosing error occurred.