5%Lincomycin+10%Spectinomycin Injection
Lincomycin 5% + Spectinomycin 10% Injection
100ml
Description
The combination of lincomycin and spectinomycin acts additive and in some cases synergistic. Spectinomycin acts bacteriostatic or bactericidal, depending on the dose, against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like Campylobacter, E. coli, Mycoplasma and Salmonella spp. Lincomycin acts bacteriostatic against mainly Gram-positive bacteria like Mycoplasma, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Treponema spp. Cross-resistance of lincomycin with macrolides can occur.
Composition (/ml)
Each ml contains:
Spectinomycin base 100 mg.
Lincomycin base 50 mg.
Solvents ad. 1 ml.
Indications
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by lincomycin and spectinomycin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, E. coli, Mycoplasma, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Treponema spp., in calves, cats, dogs, goats, poultry, sheep, swine and turkeys.
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to lincomycin and/or spectinomycin.
Administration to animals with an impaired renal and/or liver function.
Concurrent administration with penicillines, cephalosporines, quinolones and cycloserine.
Side effects
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Shortly after injection a slight pain, itching or diarrhoea can occur.
Dosage
For intramuscular or subcutaneous (poultry, turkeys) administration:
- Calves: 1 ml per 10 kg body weight for 4 days.
- Goats & Sheep: 1 ml per 10 kg body weight for 3 days.
- Swine: 1 ml per 10 kg body weight for 3-7 days.
- Cats & Dogs: 1 ml per 5 kg body weight for 3-5 days, maximal 21 days
- Poultry & Turkeys: 0.5 ml per 2.5 kg body weight for 3 days.
*Note: DO NOT USE with hens producing eggs for human consumption.
Advised Withdrawal Times
For meat:
-Calves, goats, sheep and swine: 14 days.
-Poultry and turkeys: 7 days.
For milk: 3 days.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
For animal treatment only
Packing
100 ml Vial
