Lincomycin 20% Injection
Generic name: Lincomycin 20% InjectionCompositionContains per ml.:Lincomycin base ...............................200 mg.DescriptionThe 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.IndicationsFor treatment of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections in calves, cats, dogs, goats, poultry, sheep, swine and turkeys caused by lincomycin and spectinomycin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, E. coli, Mycoplasma, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Treponema spp.ContraindicationsHypersensitivity 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 EffectsHypersensitivity reactions.Slight pain, itching or diarrhoea can occur after injection.Dosage and AdministrationIntramuscular administration.Swine and sheep: 0.1ml per kg body weight; horse and cattle 0.05ml; once a day, for consective 3-5days.Breast perfusion: cow: 15ml each time; milch goat: 10ml each time.Postpartum care of sow: 7 hours after giving birth, injecting 10ml can increase milk, prevent postpartum infection, endometritis, mastitis,etc.Withdrawal Period- For meat:Calves, goats, sheep and swine: 14 days.Poultry and turkeys: 7 days.- For milk: 3 days.WarningsKeep out reach of children.Shelf-life: 2 years