Pulmotil AC (960 mL)

Pulmotil AC is an aqueous concentrate formulation for the control of swine respiratory disease associated with Pasteurella multocida and Haemophilus parasuis in groups of swine in buildings where a respiratory disease outbreak is diagnosed.

RESPIRATORY DISEASE: Prevalence

• Prevalent in all swine-producing area
• A serious disease problem in modern swine production
• Often seasonal in nature, peaking in periods of environmental stress

RESPIRATORY DISEASE: Impact

• An economically important disease
• The No.1 cause of grow-finish mortality
• Pigs grow slower, are less efficient and less likely to become Full Value Pigs

Pulmotil AC: Go with the flow New Pulmotil AC makes it easy to go with the flow. With a targeted respiratory disease spectrum and a unique mode of action, Pulmotil AC rapidly delivers the active ingredient to the site of infection. And Pulmotil AC works with the pig's immune system, rapidly accumulating in swine phagocytes. The acqueous concentration makes respiratory disease control:

Easy

• Water medication for each mixing
• No need to inject each animal
• Start & stop at your convenience

Fast

• No waiting for feed bins to empty
• No need to formulate new rations
• After 24 hours, active substance detectable in:
• Lung tissue
• Alveolar macrophages
• Bronchial epithelium

Cost-effective

Eliminate labor costs associated with injectable treatments*

Effective

• Control key respiratory disease pathogens (Haemophilus parasuis & Pasteurella multocida)
• Unique mode of action works with pigs' immune systems to deliver active ingredient to infection site

A key component of Full Value Pigs Pulmotil AC can help improve swine health, leading to Full Value Pigs:

• Health: Incorporating diagnostic testing, biosecurity, attrition and products into disease management and her health
• Feed: Getting the best results from producers' biggest input
• Output: Using revenue and variation to calculate the right weight at the right time
• Access: Assurance that producers will be able to provide quality pork to their market of choice

Indications

For the control of swine respiratory disease associated with Pasteurella multocida and Haemophilus parasuis in groups of swine in buildings where a respiratory disease outbreak is diagnosed.

View Pulmotil Drug Facts Sheet.

Must be diluted before administration to animals. Include in the drinking water to provide a concentration of 200 mg tilmicosin per liter (200 ppm). One 960 ml bottle is sufficient to medicate 1200 liters (320 gallons) of drinking water for pigs. The medicated water should be administered for (5) five consecutive days.

Use within 24 hours of mixing with water. Do not use rusty containers for medicated water as they may affect product integrity.

When using a water medicating pump with a 1:128 inclusion rate, add 1 bottle (960 ml) of Pulmotil AC per 2.5 gallons of stock solution.

Caution:

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Warnings:

USER SAFETY WARNINGS:

FOR USE IN ANIMALS ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. SEE BOXED WARNING AND NOTE TO THE PHYSICIAN FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Wear overalls, impervious gloves and eye protection when mixing and handling the product. Wash hands after handling the product. Wash affected parts if skin contact occurs. If accidental eye contact occurs, immediately rinse thoroughly with water. To report suspected adverse events, for technical assistance, or to obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), call 1-800-428-4441.

Residue Warning:

Swine intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 7 days of the last treatment with this product.

Note to the Physician:

The cardiovascular system is the target of toxicity and should be monitored closely. Cardiovascular toxicity may be due to calcium channel blockade. In dogs, administration of intravenous calcium offset tilmicosin-induced tachycardia and negative inotropy (decreased contractility). Dobutamine partially offset the negative inotropic effects induced by tilmicosin injection in dogs. ß-adrenergic antagonists, such as propranolol, exacerbated the negative inotropy of tilmicosin injection in dogs. Epinephrine potentiated lethality of tilmicosin injection in pigs. This antibiotic persists in tissues for several days.

Precautions:

Do not allow horses or other equines access to water containing tilmicosin. The safety of tilmicosin has not been established in male swine intended for breeding purposes.Always treat the fewest number of animals necessary to control a respiratory disease outbreak. Prescriptions shall not be refilled. Concurrent use of Pulmotil AC and another macrolide by any route is not advised. Use of another macrolide immediately following this use of Pulmotil AC is not advised.

Adverse Reactions in Animals:

Decreased water consumption was observed in healthy pigs administered tilmicosin in target animal safety studies. Ensure that pigs have continuous access to medicated water during the treatment period. Monitor pigs for signs of water refusal and dehydration while being treated. If decreased water consumption occurs, replace the medicated drinking water with fresh non-medicated water and contact your veterinarian.

Storage:

Store at or below 86° F (30° C). Protect from direct sunlight.