Uses

• The antibiotic tylosin is in a class of medications called "macrolides." According to Doctors Foster and Smith Pharmacy, "It is used to treat certain types of chronic diarrhea or Mycoplasma infections in cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and other species." This medication should only be used as recommended by a veterinarian. It is available in tablet form as well as injection form.
  
  

Side Effects

• Some animals may experience side effects while taking Tylan. Some common side effects associated with Tylan use are vomiting and a slight worsening of diarrhea. Using the injectable form of tylosin can lead to pain and a local reaction taking place at the injection site. A veterinarian should be contacted immediately if any side effects are recorded while taking this medication.
  
  

Allergies

• Certain animals may have an allergic reaction to the ingredients in Tylan. Signs of an allergic reaction include facial swelling, hives, sudden onset of diarrhea, scratching, vomiting, shock, seizures, cold limbs, pale gums and coma. In cases of allergic reaction, use of this medication should cease and a veterinarian should be contacted immediately.
  
  

Warnings

• This medication is not recommended for use in animals that are hypersensitive to tylosin, erythromycin or other antibiotics that are in the "macrolide" class. This medication should not be used in horses. A physical examination and laboratory testing must take place prior to as well as during tylosin treatment. This medication should never be used by humans and should be kept out of reach of children.
  
  

Interactions

• Certain medications, supplements, vitamins, digoxin, warfarin, methylprednisolone and theophylline may have negative interactions with Tylan. A veterinarian should be made aware if any of these items will be used in tandem with Tylan. Use of Tylan is not recommended with antibiotics such as chloramphenicol, lincomycin and clindamycin.