Pharmasin 1g/g Granules

Pharmasin 1g/g Granules for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs Chickens Turkeys and Calves 1.1kg

Pharmasin 1g/g Granules for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs Chickens Turkeys and Calves 1.1kg

POM-V (Prescription Required)

Pharmasin 1g/g Granules for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs, Chickens, Turkeys and Calves is a prescription-only antibiotic medicine (POM-V). It contains tylosin, a macrolide antimicrobial used to treat specific bacterial infections in these food-producing species.

The granules are added to drinking water or, for calves, to milk or milk replacer. This allows group treatment when a number of animals in a pen, shed or house require therapy.

Your vet will decide when Pharmasin is appropriate, based on diagnosis, farm history, sensitivity patterns and responsible use guidelines.

Species and uses

Pharmasin 1g/g Granules is licensed for:

• Pigs – as directed by your vet for certain tylosin-sensitive infections

• Chickens – for use in drinking water as part of a targeted treatment plan

• Turkeys – for specified bacterial conditions where tylosin is indicated

• Calves – via milk or milk replacer, when group treatment is required

Your vet will explain exactly why Pharmasin has been prescribed on your farm (for example, respiratory disease, enteric disease or other labelled indications), and will set an appropriate course length.

Pack sizes on this page

This product page lists two tub sizes as variations:

• 110g tub – suited to smaller groups or short courses

• 1.1kg tub – useful for larger groups or repeated use under ongoing veterinary direction

Always order the pack size that matches your vet’s instructions and the number of animals to be treated.

How Pharmasin 1g/g Granules works

Pharmasin 1g/g Granules contains tylosin, a macrolide antibiotic. Macrolides act mainly by:

• Inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis

• Helping stop growth of susceptible bacteria

• Allowing the animal’s immune system to clear infection more effectively

Because Pharmasin is an antibiotic, responsible use is essential to help reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance. It should only be used where clearly indicated and under veterinary control.

How Pharmasin 1g/g Granules is given

Always follow the written directions on your veterinary prescription and the product label. General points (not a substitute for your vet’s instructions):

• The required dose is calculated from:

  • The prescribed mg tylosin per kg bodyweight

  • The average weight of animals in the group

  • The expected daily water or milk intake

• Granules are carefully weighed or measured and dissolved in the drinking water system or milk/milk replacer for calves

• Fresh medicated water/milk is usually prepared daily, or as your vet and datasheet advise

• Ensure that treated animals have no access to unmedicated water during the dosing period, unless your vet has specified otherwise

Your vet or a suitably trained person should show you exactly how to calculate and prepare the medicated solution for your particular set-up.

If you are unsure at any point, contact your vet before continuing treatment.

Monitoring during treatment

While animals are receiving Pharmasin 1g/g Granules:

• Check appetite, demeanour and faeces regularly

• Observe water or milk intake closely – reduced intake may alter the dose actually received

• Reassess group weight estimates if animals are growing rapidly

• Contact your vet if:

  • There is no improvement

  • Signs worsen or new signs appear

  • You are concerned about any animal’s condition

Your vet may adjust the plan, extend or shorten the course, or change to another treatment depending on clinical response and lab results.

Important safety and responsible-use information

• Pharmasin 1g/g Granules is POM-V and may only be supplied against a valid veterinary prescription

• Use only for the species and condition your vet has prescribed it for

• Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to tylosin or related macrolides

• Inform your vet about all other medicines or supplements in use on the farm

• Always respect the withdrawal periods for meat, offal, milk and eggs as stated on your prescription and the product literature

People handling Pharmasin 1g/g Granules should:

• Avoid inhaling dust when opening, weighing or mixing the product

• Wear appropriate protective clothing (for example gloves, mask, eye protection) as recommended in the datasheet

• Wash hands and exposed skin after use

• Seek medical advice if there is accidental ingestion or significant exposure, taking the product label or leaflet with them

Withdrawal periods

Pharmasin 1g/g Granules is for use in food-producing animals. Using it incorrectly can lead to residues in meat or milk.

Your vet will record the correct withdrawal times on the prescription and/or herd health plan. You must:

• Mark treated groups clearly

• Record treatment dates, dose and batch numbers

• Ensure no animal goes for slaughter, and no milk (where applicable) enters the food chain, before the full withdrawal period has elapsed

If you are in any doubt about dates, seek clarification from your vet before animals move or milk is collected.

Storage and disposal

• Store Pharmasin 1g/g Granules in the original container, tightly closed

• Keep in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture

• Keep out of sight and reach of children and unauthorised persons

• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the label

• Dispose of any unused product, empty packaging and medicated water/milk in line with your vet’s advice and local regulations – do not pour into drains, slurry pits or watercourses

Used exactly as directed by your veterinary surgeon, Pharmasin 1g/g Granules for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs, Chickens, Turkeys and Calves is a valuable tool for managing specific bacterial disease problems, as part of a wider herd or flock health and biosecurity plan.

You can view the datasheet here

You can view the manufacturer’s website here