Interspectin-L
Description
Solution for parenteral administration
Description
The 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 and Salmonella spp. Lincomycin acts bacteriostatic against mainly Gram-positive bacteria like Mycoplasma, Treponema, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. Cross-resistance of lincomycin with macrolides can occur.
Indications
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by lincomycin and spectinomycin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, E. coli, Mycoplasma, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Treponema spp. in calves, cats, dogs, goats, sheep and swine.
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to lincomycin and/or spectinomycin.
Administration to animals with an impaired renal and/or hepatic function.
Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.
Side effects
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Shortly after injection a slight pain, itching or diarrhoea can occur.
Dosage
For intramuscular administration:
Calves:
1 ml per 10 kg body weight for 4 days.
Goats and sheep:
1 ml per 10 kg body weight for 3 days.
Swine:
1 ml per 10 kg body weight for 3 – 7 days.
Cats and dogs:
1 ml per 5 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days, with a maximum of 21 days.
Withdrawal times
– For meat:
Calves, goats, sheep and swine : 14 days.
– For milk : 3 days.
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