CAS No.: 1401-69-0 Formula: C46H77NO17
Weight: 916.10000
Synonyms: Tylan 100; Vetil; TYLOCINE(R); Tylosine; fradizine; Tylan; Tylosin,predominantly Tylosin A; TYLOSIN; Tylocine; Vetil(R); TYLAN50; Tylon;
Tylosin is a bacteriostat feed additive used in veterinary medicine. It has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive organisms and a limited range of Gram-negative organisms. It is found naturally as a fermentation product of Streptomyces fradiae. It is a macrolide antibiotic. Tylosin is used in veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections in a wide range of species and has a high margin of safety. It has also been used as a growth promotant in some species, and as a treatment for colitis in companion animals.