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Product Information

AROVYN

(tulathromycin injection) INJECTABLE SOLUTION

Product Description

For beef and non-lactating dairy cattle

Treats and controls respiratory disease caused by all four major pathogens, including Mycoplasma bovis. Treats pinkeye and foot rot.

For suckling, dairy and veal calves

Treats respiratory disease caused by all four major pathogens.

Indications

BEEF AND NON-LACTATING DAIRY CATTLE
BRD – AROVYN Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis; and for the control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis.
IBK – AROVYN Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) associated with Moraxella bovis.
FOOT ROT – AROVYN Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment of bovine foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Porphyromonas levii.

SUCKLING CALVES, DAIRY CALVES, AND VEAL CALVES
BRD – AROVYN Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment of BRD associated with M. haemolytica, P. multocida, H. somni, and M. bovis.

Diseases

CATTLE

Administration

CATTLE: Inject subcutaneously as a single dose in the neck at a dosage of 2.5 mg/kg (1.1 mL/100 lb) body weight (BW). Do not inject more than 10 mL per injection site.

AROVYN Cattle Dosing Guide

Animal Weight (Pounds)Dose Volume (mL)
1001.1
2002.3
3003.4
4004.5
5005.7
6006.8
7008.0
8009.1
90010.2
100011.4

Contraindications

The use of AROVYN Injectable Solution is contraindicated in animals previously found to be hypersensitive to the drug.

Supplied

50 mL vial
100 mL vial
250 mL vial
500 mL vial

Storage

Store below 30°C (86°F), with excursions up to 40°C (104°F). Use this product within 84 days of the first puncture and puncture a maximum of 20 times. If more than 20 punctures are anticipated, the use of automatic injection equipment or a repeater syringe is recommended. When using a draw-off spike or needle with bore diameter larger than 16 gauge, discard any product remaining in the vial immediately after use.

Warnings

FOR USE IN ANIMALS ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. NOT FOR USE IN CHICKENS OR TURKEYS.

Residue Warnings

CATTLE: Cattle intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 18 days from the last treatment. This drug is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows.

Precautions

CATTLE: The effects of AROVYN on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Subcutaneous injection can cause a transient local tissue reaction that may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.

Adverse Reactions

CATTLE: In one BRD field study, two calves treated with tulathromycin injection at 2.5 mg/kg BW exhibited transient hypersalivation. One of these calves also exhibited transient dyspnea, which may have been related to pneumonia.

Important Safety Information

CATTLE: AROVYN has a pre-slaughter withdrawal time of 18 days in cattle. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in animals known to be hypersensitive to the product. See full Prescribing Information.

Contact

U.S. only: Merck Animal Health livestocktechsrvc@merck-animal-health.com or call 1-800-211-3573
For additional information, please see the product label.

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