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Vetmulin 10% Premix (Canada)

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Vetmulin 10% Premix

This treatment applies to the following species:
Company: Huvepharma Canada

(Tiamulin Hydrogen Fumarate, 100 g/kg)

Veterinary Use Only

For Use in Swine Feed Only

DIN # 02512343

Description

VETMULIN® 10% Premix is a granulated white to pale yellow medicated feed premix. Each kg of premix contains 100 g of tiamulin hydrogen fumarate (THF), equivalent to 80.91 g tiamulin base.

THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION: Antibiotic.

Vetmulin 10% Premix Indications

Vetmulin® 10% Premix is indicated for:

1. The treatment of Swine Dysentery associated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae.

2. The prevention of Swine Dysentery associated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae.

3. The treatment of Porcine Colonic Spirochaetosis (colitis) associated with Brachyspira pilosicoli.

4. The treatment of Porcine Proliferative Enteropathy (ileitis) caused by Lawsonia intracellularis.

5. The treatment of Enzootic Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae.

Active Ingredient

Tiamulin hydrogen fumarate (USP) 100 g/kg of Premix.

Dosage and Administration

To reduce the development of antimicrobial resistance and maintain effectiveness, use this antibiotic prudently and for the shortest duration required to achieve the desired clinical outcome.

MIXING AND FEEDING DIRECTIONS:

Thoroughly mix Vetmulin® 10% Premix into complete non-medicated swine feed for each treatment as shown in the table below:

Vetmulin 10% Premix Indications

THF Use Level*

(Tiamulin base)

Amount of Vetmulin® 10% Premix per tonne of feed

1. Treatment of Swine Dysentery associated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae

220 mg/kg

(178.1 mg/kg)

2.2 kg/tonne of feed for 14 days.

2. Prevention of Swine Dysentery associated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae

38.6 mg/kg

(31.2 mg/kg)

0.39 kg/tonne of feed on premises with a history of swine dysentery but where signs of the disease have not yet occurred, or following treatment at 220 mg/kg tiamulin hydrogen fumarate (178.1 mg/kg tiamulin base) to prevent reinfection during the risk period of 6 to 8 weeks.

3. Treatment of Porcine Colonic Spirochaetosis (colitis) associated with Brachyspira pilosicoli

220 mg/kg

(178.1 mg/kg)

2.2 kg/tonne of feed for 14 days.

4. Treatment of Porcine Proliferative Enteropathy (ileitis) caused by Lawsonia intracellularis

150 mg/kg

(121.4 mg/kg)

1.5 kg/tonne of feed for 14 days.

5. Treatment of Enzootic Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae

165 mg/kg

(133.5 mg/kg)

1.65 kg/tonne of feed for 14 days.

*mg/kg is equivalent to g/tonne and equivalent to ppm.

Note: Use as the only source of tiamulin. During treatment, swine should be housed under conditions of adequate space and sanitation.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

1. Do not use in feed containing pellet binding agents.

2. Do not feed to animals other than swine.

3. Do not use undiluted.

4. Swine being medicated with Vetmulin 10% Premix should not have access to or be treated with tiamulin incompatible polyether ionophores (e.g., monensin, lasalocid, narasin, salinomycin and semduramicin).

CAUTIONS:

For use in swine feed only. This drug should not be administered to sows and gilts 4 weeks after service.

Warnings

Treated swine must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least 7 days after the latest treatment with this drug at the dose of up to 220 mg/kg tiamulin hydrogen fumarate (178.1 mg/kg tiamulin base) for treatment claims or at least 2 days after use at 38.6 mg/kg tiamulin hydrogen fumarate (31.2 mg/kg tiamulin base) for prevention claims.

When mixing, direct contact with the skin and eyes should be avoided by wearing impermeable rubber gloves and safety glasses. In case of accidental eye contact, irrigate the eyes thoroughly with clean running water immediately. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. When handling the product, inhalation of the dust must be avoided by wearing a disposable half-mask respirator. Contaminated clothing should be removed and any splashes on to the skin should be washed off immediately. Wash hands after use. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the label to the physician.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Adverse Reactions

1. Overdoses of tiamulin have sometimes produced transitory salivation, vomiting and an apparent calming effect on the pig. In very rare cases, death has been reported.

2. In rare cases, redness of the skin, primarily over the ham and underline, has been observed during medication.

3. If signs of toxicity or redness of the skin occurs, promptly discontinue use of the therapeutic level of medicated feed.

Storage

Store below 25°C. Store in a dry place. Protect from direct sunlight. Store in the original container.

SHELF LIFE AFTER FIRST OPENING OF THE CONTAINER:

3 months.

DATE: 2021/01/28

MANUFACTURED BY: HUVEPHARMA EOOD, 5th Floor, 3a Nikolay Haytov Street, Sofia 1113, Bulgaria

DISTRIBUTED BY: Huvepharma Canada Corporation Inc., 275 Slater Street, suite 900, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H9

Net content:

 

20 kg

LB3761v4Vet10prmx-mp20-CAN0121

CPN: 1299020.0

HUVEPHARMA CANADA CORPORATION INC.
275 SLATER STREET, SUITE 1800, OTTAWA, ON, K1P 5H9
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