Lincomycin Soluble Powder (Canada)

Company: Bio Agri Mix

DIN 02231271

Soluble powder for swine and broiler chickens.

Lincomycin Hydrochloride Soluble Powder USP

FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY

ANTIBIOTIC

Active Ingredient

Each 1.2 kg jar contains Lincomycin base (as hydrochloride) 480.0 g.

Lincomycin Soluble Powder Indications

Swine: For the treatment of swine dysentery (bloody scours) associated with Serpulina (Treponema) hyodysenteriae.

Broiler chickens: For the treatment of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens.

Dosage and Administration

To reduce the development of antimicrobial resistance and maintain effectiveness, use this antibiotic prudently.

Swine: At the first sign of disease, administer medication at the following dosage as the sole source of drinking water and continue to use until 5 days after the disappearance of bloody stools, up to a maximum of 10 consecutive days.

One 1.2 kg jar of LINCOMYCIN SOLUBLE POWDER will medicate 14400 litres of drinking water (providing 33 mg lincomycin activity per litre).

To prepare a stock solution, dissolve the contents of one jar in 60 litres of water in a clean glass or plastic container, mix and dispense at the rate of 1 litre of stock solution per 240 litres of drinking water.

Automatic proportioner calibrated in metric units:

Dissolve the contents of one 1.2 kg jar in water to make 60 litres of stock solution and set the medicator to deliver 4 ml of stock solution per litre of drinking water.

Automatic proportioner calibrated in U.S. units:

Dissolve the contents of one 1.2 kg jar in water to make 15 U.S. gallon of stock solution and set the medicator to deliver 0.5 fluid ounces of stock solution per U.S. gallon of drinking water.

Broiler chickens: At the first sign of disease, administer medication at the following dosage as the sole source of drinking water for 7 consecutive days.

One 1.2 kg jar of LINCOMYCIN SOLUBLE POWDER will medicate 30000 litres of drinking water (providing 16 mg lincomycin activity per litre).

To prepare a stock solution dissolve the contents of one jar in 60 litres of water in a clean glass or plastic container, mix and dispense at the rate of 0.5 litres of stock solution per 250 litres of drinking water.

Automatic proportioner calibrated in metric units:

Dissolve the contents of one 1.2 kg jar in water to make 60 litres of stock solution and set the medicator to deliver 2 ml of stock solution per litre of drinking water.

Automatic proportioner calibrated in U.S. units:

Dissolve the contents of one 1.2 kg jar in water to make 15 U.S. gallons of stock solution and set the medicator to deliver 0.25 fluid ounces of stock solution per U.S. gallon of drinking water.

Important: Fresh medicated drinking water should be provided daily. Store stock solutions in closed glass containers in a cool place and discard after 7 days.

CAUTIONS:

Treated pigs may develop some stool softening or mild diarrhea within 18 or 36 hours. Signs of mild irritation and swelling of the anus and/or vulva may be associated with the stool changes. These adverse reactions are transient and are self-correcting by the fifth to seventh day of treatment.

Should these adverse reactions be more severe than described above, discontinue use of the drug.

If no improvement in disease condition is noted after 3 to 5 days, the diagnosis should be re-evaluated.

Do not allow rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses, dairy cattle, or other ruminants access to feeds and/or drinking water containing lincomycin. Ingestion by these species may result in severe gastrointestinal effects of metabolic disorders (i.e. Ketosis in dairy cattle).

Not for use in breeding swine.

Warnings

No withdrawal period is required for swine and broiler chickens when treated according to the label.

When handling the product, avoid inhalation, oral exposure and direct contact with skin or eyes.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a dry place, between 15 and 30°C.

Manufactured by: Bio Agri Mix LP, PO Box 399, Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0

CONTAINS ANTIMICROBIAL

USE RESPONSIBLY

CPN: 1161014.7