Lincomycin

Aspen Veterinary Resources
Bimeda, Inc., Division of Cross Vetpharm Group

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Description
• Indications for Swine
• Contraindications
• Residue Warning
• Human Warnings
• Caution
• Side Effects
• Dosage and Administration
• How Supplied
• Storage

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Description

ANADA 200-368, Approved by FDA

Lincomycin 300

(lincomycin)

INJECTION FOR SWINE

For use in swine weighing 300 pounds or more.  For Intramuscular Use in Swine Only

Lincomycin 300 contains lincomycin hydrochloride, an antibiotic produced by Streptomyces lincolnensis var. lincolnensis which is chemically distinct from all other clinically available antibiotics and is a white crystalline solid.

Indications for Swine

INDICATIONS FOR SWINE:

Lincomycin 300 is indicated for the treatment of infectious forms of arthritis caused by organisms sensitive to its activity.  This includes most of the organisms responsible for the various infectious arthritides in swine, such as staphylococci, streptococci, Erysipelothrix and Mycoplasma spp.  It is also indicated  for the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

As with all drugs, the use of Lincomycin 300 is contraindicated in animals previously found to be hypersensitive to the drug.

Residue Warning

Residue Warning:

Swine intended for human consumption should not be slaughtered within 48 hours of latest treatment

Human Warnings

Human Warnings:

Not for use in humans.  Keep out of reach of children.

Caution

CAUTION:

If no improvement is noted within 48 hours, consult a veterinarian.

Side Effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS:

The intramuscular administration to swine may cause a transient diarrhea or loose stools.  Although this effect has rarely been reported, one must be alert to the possibility that it may occur.  Should this occur, it is important that the necessary steps be taken to preent the effects of dehydration.

Dosage and Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

For arthritis or mycoplasma pneumonia - 5 mg per pound of body weight intramuscularly once daily for three to seven days as needed.  One mL per 60 lb body weight will provide 5 mg/lb.

For optimal results, initiate treatment as soon as possible.

As with any multi-dose vial, practice aseptic techniques in withdrawing each dose.

Adequately clean and disinfect the vial closure prior to entry with a sterile needle and syringe.  No vial closure should be entered more than 20 times.

Each mL contains:

Lincomycin hydrochloride equivalent to lincomycin 300 mg; also benzyl alcohol 9.45 mg added as a preservative.

How Supplied

HOW SUPPLIED:

100 mL multiple dose vial.

Storage

STORE AT 20° C - 25° c (68° F - 77° F).

PROTECT FROM FREEZING.