TARGET SPECIES: Pigs, chickens (broilers).
INDICATIONS: Pigs:
In the treatment of enteritis caused by/or associated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae (swine dysentery) and the treatment and prevention of porcine proliferative enteropathy caused by Lawsonia Intrecellularis (ileitis) associated with Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. and other bacteria sensitive to the combination of lincomycin – spectinomycin. In the treatment of pneumonia caused by mycoplasmas. The treatment of MMA syndrome in sows.
Chickens (broilers):
The treatment of chronic respiratory disease caused by mycoplasmas (Mycoplasma gallisepticum) and coryza. The treatment of digestive infections with Escherichia coli and necrotic enteritis.
1 g of powder contains:
Active substances:
Lincomycin (as lincomycin hydrochloride monohydrate).…………….…………….…………………..293.3 mg
Spectinomycin (as spectinomycin dihydrochloride pentahydrate).…………….…………….…………………..293.3 mg
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any of the active substances or the excipient. Do not use in case of liver dysfunctions. Do not use in horses, ruminants, rabbits, lab rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, because the ingestion of lincomycin by these species can have the effect of severe gastrointestinal disorders.
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Occasionally, during the first two days of treatment, the appearance of loose stools and/or a slight inflammation and irritation of the anus may be observed, but these reactions are transient. Very rarely, in pigs there is a reddening of the skin and slight agitation. These signs disappear within 5-8 days, without the need for interrupting treatment.
There have also been rare cases of irritability/excitement, skin rashes or itching.
Allergic reactions of hypersensitivity are rare, but may occur and require interruption of treatment with this veterinary medicinal product.
Symptomatic treatment shall be instituted. If you notice any adverse reactions, even ones not already listed in this leaflet or believe the medicine to be ineffective, please inform your veterinarian.
METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION:
The product LIN-SPE-MIX 880 shall be administered orally, by dilution into the drinking water.
Pigs:
For the treatment of enteritis: 150 g of product (88 g of active substances)/1000 liters, for 5-7 days (8-11 mg of active substances/kg bw/day).
For the treatment of pneumonia: 175-200 g of product (103-117 g of active substances)/1000 liters, for 5-7 days.
For the treatment of MMA in sows: 75-150 g of product (44-88 g of active substances)/1000 liters of drinking water, for 5-7 days before parturition and 3-5 days after parturition.
Chickens (broilers):
Treatment and control of digestive and respiratory diseases: 75-150 g of powder (44-88 g of active substances)/1000 liters in the drinking water, for 5-7 days (5.8 – 17.6 mg of active substances/kg body weight/day)).
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER ADMINISTRATION:
In order to ensure proper dosage, the body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid under-dosing. The consumption of medicated water depends on the physiological and clinical status of the animals. In order to obtain a correct dosage, the concentration of active substances shall be adjusted accordingly. Water consumption shall be monitored frequently. The medicated water shall be the only source of drinking water for the animals throughout the treatment period. The medicated drinking water shall be freshly prepared every 24 hours. After the end of the treatment period, the water supply system shall be properly cleaned to avoid the consumption of sub-therapeutic amounts of the active substances..
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD:
Meat and offal: pigs: 5 days; chickens (broilers): 3 days. Do not use in birds producing eggs for human consumption. Animals intended for human consumption shall not be slaughtered during treatment.
PRECAUTIONS AND SPECIAL INDICATIONS
STORAGE"
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Keep at temperatures lower than 25°C.
Keep away from frost. Keep in the original packaging.
Keep away from direct sunlight.
Keep the packaging tightly closed.
Do not use after the product expiration date stated on the label.
Keep in a dry place.
After opening/unsealing, use within 3 months.
After dilution in the drinking water, use within 24 hours.