Each ml of product contains Lincomycin 100 mg (as Lincomycin hydrochloride)
Pigs, dogs and cats.
Dogs and cats - In the treatment of infections caused by lincomycin-susceptible Gram-positive bacteria (streptococci and staphylococci) and anaerobe Gram-negative bacteria (Bacteroides spp or Fusobacterium spp.)
In tonsillitis, laryngitis and other upper respiratory tract infections.
In abscesses, infected wounds, purulent dermatitis, in septicaemia, when these disorders are caused by lincomycin-susceptible bacteria.
Pigs - In the treatment of infections caused by lincomycin-susceptible Gram-positive bacteria (streptococci and staphylococci) and anaerobe Gram-negative bacteria (Serpulina (Treponema) hyodysenteriae, Bacteroides spp., Fusobacterium spp. and Mycoplasma spp.)
It is recommended for the treatment of pig dysentery, enzootic pneumonia, septic arthritis, hoof abscesses, caused by lincomycin-susceptible staphylococci, streptococci, Erysipelothrix spp. and Mycoplasma spp.
It is not recommended for use in species other than target species.
Do not administer to rabbits, hamsters, Guinea pigs, chinchillas, horses and ruminants because lincomycin can cause serious gastrointestinal disorders in these species.
It is not effective for the treatment of infections with E. coli, Salmonella spp., Streptococcus fecalis or yeast.
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to lincomycin or to the excipient.
None known.
Dogs and cats - Can be administered intramuscularly and intravenously
Intramuscular administration: 22 mg/kg bw once a day or 11 mg/kg bw twice a day.
Intravenous administration: 11-22 mg/kg bw once or twice a day, slow administration.
Pigs - Intramuscular; 4.5-11 mg/kg bw once a day for up to 3 days.
Do not administer more than 10 mL at a single site of injection.
It is recommended not to administer more than two injections per day.
At the 4.5 mg/kg bw dose, the maximum weight of the treated animal should not exceed 445 kg and at 11 mg/kg dose, the maximum weight should not exceed 180 kg.
Swine dysentery: In anorexic pigs, Lincomix 10% inj. Is administered in 1-2 IM injections every 24 hours at the dose of 10 mg/kg body weight for their appetite to return to normal.
Thereafter, treatment should be continued by administering lincomycin to the fodder or drinking water.
In order to ensure a suitable dose, the weight of the animals shall be correctly assessed in order to avoid underdosing or overdosing.
Pigs - meat and offal: 3 days.
Do not store above 25°C. Keep away from light.
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years.
Shelf-life after first opening the immediate packaging: 28 days
The use of the product should be based on antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria isolated from animals.
If this is not possible, therapy should be based locally on epidemiological information on the target bacteria susceptibility.
Using the product in violation of the instructions provided in the SmPC may increase the prevalence of resistant bacteria and may decrease treatment effectiveness due to their cross-resistance potential.
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Avoid contact of the product with eyes or skin.
In case of accidental contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with water.
The product can be administered during gestation and lactation.
It is not recommended to use with erythromycin, because an antagonistic effect may occur.
At the highest dose, pigs may exhibit soft faeces and diarrhoea.
None known.
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Medicines should not be disposed of via waste water or household waste.
100 mL and 250 mL polypropylene vials sealed with bromobutyl rubber stopper and aluminium cap.