Composition:

Each per 1 ml Contains:

Lincomycin (as hydrochloride)                                       50 mg

Spectinomycin (as dihydrochloride pentahydrate)         100 mg

Description:

The combination of lincomycin and spectinomycin has additive action and in some cases synergistical action. Spectinomycin has bacteriostatical or bactericidal action, depending on the dose, against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like Campylobacter spp., E. coli and Salmonella spp. Lincomycin has bacteriostatical action against mainly Gram-positive bacteria like Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. and Treponema spp. Cross-resistance of lincomycin with macrolides can occur.

Indications:

Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by lincomycin- and spectinomycin-sensitive microorganisms like Campylobacter spp., E. coli, Mycoplasma spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. and Treponema spp. in calves, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs and cats.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to lincomycin and/or spectinomycin.
Administration to animals with an impaired renal and/or hepatic function.
Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.

Side Effects:

Hypersensitivity reactions.
Shortly after injection a slight pain, itching or diarrhoea can occur.

Dosage:

For intramuscular administration.
Calves:
1 ml per 10 kg body weight for 4 days.
Sheep and goats:
1 ml per 10 kg body weight for 3 days.
Swine:
1 ml per 10 kg body weight for 3 – 7 days.
Dogs and cats:
1 ml per 5 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days, with a maximum of 21 days.

Withdrawal Times:

– For meat:
Calves, sheep, goats and pigs: 14 days.
– For milk: 3 days.

Packaging:

Bottles of 100 ml.

FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY