Below is the product datasheet. This has been provided by the manufacturer and should always be provided with the medication. Introduction 
Company name: Pfizer Limited
Address: Ramsgate Road
Sandwich
Kent CT13 9NJ
Telephone: 0845 300 8034 (Out of hours: 01304 616161)
Fax: 01737 332521
Email: UKVetLine@pfizer.com
Website: www.pfizerah.co.uk
Presentation
A pale yellow to light tan soluble powder for dissolution in water. Each pack contains (to give 100 g combined antibiotic activity):
Lincomycin, 33.3 g (as Lincomycin Hydrochloride) and Spectinomycin, 66.7 g (as spectinomycin sulphate). Also contains sodium benzoate 4.1 g as preservative.
Uses Pigs: For the treatment of enteritis caused by Lawsonia intracellularis (ileitis).
Poultry: Antibacterial or antimycoplasmal therapy against sensitive organisms.
For the treatment and prevention of Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD) associated with mycoplasma and coliform infections of growing poultry susceptible to the action of the antibiotic combination.
Dosage and administration
Linco-Spectin 100 Soluble Powder is formulated for administration via drinking water.
Pigs
A fresh solution should be prepared each day. Treatment should be started as soon as first symptoms first occur. The recommended dosage is 10 mg/kg body weight per day and is achieved by administering 63 mg antibiotic activity (21 mg lincomycin + 42 mg spectomycin) per litre. This medicated water must be the sole source of drinking water or the pigs over the duration of the treatment, 7 days.
Mixing Directions
To achieve the required dose rate dissolve the contents of one tub (150 g) of Linco-Spectin 100 Soluble Powder in 1600 litres of drinking water.
Poultry
A fresh solution should be prepared each day. Linco-Spectin 100 Soluble Powder is formulated for administration as the sole daily source of drinking water until consumed, followed by non-medicated water for the rest of the day, if necessary.
Prevention of CRD
1. Administer 150 mg of antibiotic activity (=50 mg lincomycin +100 mg spectinomycin) per kg body weight per day for the first three to five days of life.
2. Administer 50 mg of antibiotic activity per kg of body weight per day for one to two days during the fourth week of age or after vaccination.
Treatment of CRD
Administer 50 mg of antibiotic activity per kg of body weight per day at the first signs of disease and continue to three to seven days.
Dosage Table
per 1000 birds daily (at 150 mg/kg antibiotic activity)
Birds
Average Wt
(g)
| Grams Linco-Spectin 100
Soluble Powder Required
for 1000 birds
| Litres of
Water
| 40
| 9
| 12
| 100
| 22.5
| 30
| 200
| 45
| 60
| 500
| 112.5
| 150
| 1000
| 225
| 300
| 2000
| 450
| 600
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For 50 mg/kg daily dose, divide grams of Linco-Spectin and litres of water by 3.
Contra-indications, warnings, etc Pigs
Loosening of faeces and/or mild swelling of the anus may occur, this is usually transient. On rare occasions mild irritability and reddening of the skin may occur. These conditions are usually self correcting within five to eight days without discontinuing therapy.
Poultry
Do not administer to poultry producing eggs for human consumption.
Do not administer to horses, ruminating animals, guinea pigs and rabbits.
Operator warning
Persons known to be hypersensitive (allergic) to lincomycin, spectinomycin or soybean millfeed should not handle the product.
Care should be taken not to inhale any dust. The wearing of approved dust masks (either a disposable half-mask respirator conforming to European Standard EN 149 or a non disposable respirator to European Standard EN 140 with a filter to EN 143) and safety glassed is recommended during the handling and mixing of this product.
Skin contact should be avoided. Wash hands and any exposed skin with soap and water immediately after use.
Keep out of reach of children. For animal treatment only.
Withdrawal Periods
Pigs
Zero days.
Poultry
Birds must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Birds may be slaughtered for human consumption 5 days after last treatment.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Do not store above 25°C. Store in a dry place. Any medicated water which is not consumed within 24 hours should be discarded.
Disposal advice
Dispose of any unused product, empty containers and any medicated water which is not consumed within 24 hours in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.
Legal category
POM-V
Packaging Quantities
Supplied in a 150 g plastic container.
Further information
When an antibiotic treatment programme is prescribed, consideration should be given to ensuring that good management practices are also in place.
Marketing authorisation number
Vm 00057/4236.
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