Thiamphenicol

Antibiotics

A phenicol antibiotic (similar to florfenicol) that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It is broad-spectrum and bacteriostatic.

Drug class
Antibiotics
Registered species
5
Recorded effects
0
Related products
1

Pharmacological information

A class-level scientific overview for general reference — no doses. The ultimate reference is always the locally approved product leaflet and consultation with a veterinarian.

Mechanism of action

A phenicol antibiotic (similar to florfenicol) that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It is broad-spectrum and bacteriostatic.

Indications

  • Respiratory and systemic infections caused by susceptible bacteria

Contraindications & warnings

  • Caution in hepatic or renal impairment
  • Adherence to withdrawal periods in food animals

Drug interactions

  • Theoretical antagonism with beta-lactams and other bactericidal antibiotics

Prudent use of antibiotics

Prescribed based on diagnosis and susceptibility testing where possible, to limit antibiotic resistance.

Withdrawal periods

Note: Source: UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). The figures are a guidance reference that may differ from the product registered in your country — always verify the locally approved leaflet and consult a veterinarian before slaughter or consuming products.
Taf Spray 28.5 mg/g Cutaneous Spray, Solution
Cutaneous spray, solution · Eurovet Animal Health B.V.
SPC leaflet ↗
SpeciesMeatMilkEggs
Horseszerozero—
Cattlezerozero—
Goatszerozero—
Sheepzerozero—
Rabbitszero——

Recorded adverse effects

openFDA veterinary reports — the numbers are report counts, not a severity rate.

No adverse-effect data recorded for this ingredient yet.