Lincomycin

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Swine intended for human consumption should not be slaughtered within 48 hours of latest treatment. Not for human use.

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If no improvement is noted within 48 hours, consult a veterinarian.

Indicated for the treatment of arthritis caused by susceptible organisms and for mycoplasma pneumonia.

Warning: Not for human use. Keep out of reach of children. Swine intended for human consumption shold not be slaughtered within 48 hours of latest treatment.

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INDICATIONS FOR SWINE

Lincomycin injectable is indicated for the treatment of infectious forms of arthritis caused by organisms sensitive to its activity. This included most of the organisms responsible for the various infectious arthritides in swine, such as staphylococci, streptococci, Erysipelothrix and Mycoplasma spp. It is also indicated for the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia.

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Lincomycin Injectable brand of Lincomycin hydrochloride injectable
For Intramuscular Use in Swine Only

Lincomycin Injectable contains lincomycin hydrochloride, an antibiotic produced by Streptomyces lincolnensis var. lincolnensis, which is chemically distinct from all other clinically available antibiotics and is isolated as a white crystalline solid.

INDICATIONS FOR SWINE

Lincomycin Hydrochloride equivalent to Lincomycin 300 mg; also Benzyl Alcohol, 9.45 mg added as preservative.

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Lincomycin Manufacturers

Sparhawk Laboratories, Inc.

Lincomycin | Sparhawk Laboratories, Inc.

For arthritis or mycoplasma pneumonia-5 mg per pound of body weight intramuscularly once daily for three to seven days as needed. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 25 mg/mL,
1 mL/5 lb. body weight will provide 5 mg/lb. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 100 mg/mL, 1 mL/20 lb body weight will provide 5 mg/lb. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 300 mg/mL, 1 mL/60 lb. body weight will provide 5 mg/lb.
For optimal results, initiate treatment as soon as possible. As with any multi-dose vial, practice aseptic techniques in withdrawing each does. Adequately clean and disinfect the vial closure prior to entry with a sterile needle and syringe. No vial closure should be entered more than 20 times.
For Intramuscular Use in Swine Over 300 lbs.

Restricted Drug - Use Only As Directed

(California) For Use In Animals Only.

Usual daily dose for arthritis or mycoplasma pneumonia - 5 mg per pound of body weight (1 mL per each 60 pounds of body weight) intramuscularly for three to seven days. See package insert for ocmplete product information.

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Durvet, Inc.

Lincomycin | Durvet, Inc.

For arthritis or mycoplasma pneumonia-5 mg per pound of body weight intramuscularly once daily for three to seven days as needed. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 25 mg/mL,
1 mL/5 lb. body weight will provide 5 mg/lb. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 100 mg/mL, 1 mL/20 lb body weight will provide 5 mg/lb. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 300 mg/mL, 1 mL/60 lb. body weight will provide 5 mg/lb.
For optimal results, initiate treatment as soon as possible. As with any multi-dose vial, practice aseptic techniques in withdrawing each does. Adequately clean and disinfect the vial closure prior to entry with a sterile needle and syringe. No vial closure should be entered more than 20 times.
For Intramuscular Use in Swine Over 300 lbs.

Restricted Drug - Use Only As Directed

(California) For Use In Animals Only.

Usual daily dose for arthritis or mycoplasma pneumonia - 5 mg per pound of body weight (1 mL per each 60 pounds of body weight) intramuscularly for three to seven days. See package insert for ocmplete product information.

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Aspen Veterinary Resources, Ltd.

Lincomycin | Aspen Veterinary Resources, Ltd.

For arthritis or mycoplasma pneumonia-5 mg per pound of body weight intramuscularly once daily for three to seven days as needed. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 25 mg/mL,
1 mL/5 lb. body weight will provide 5 mg/lb. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 100 mg/mL, 1 mL/20 lb body weight will provide 5 mg/lb. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 300 mg/mL, 1 mL/60 lb. body weight will provide 5 mg/lb.
For optimal results, initiate treatment as soon as possible. As with any multi-dose vial, practice aseptic techniques in withdrawing each does. Adequately clean and disinfect the vial closure prior to entry with a sterile needle and syringe. No vial closure should be entered more than 20 times.
For Intramuscular Use in Swine Over 300 lbs.

Restricted Drug - Use Only As Directed

(California) For Use In Animals Only.

Usual daily dose for arthritis or mycoplasma pneumonia - 5 mg per pound of body weight (1 mL per each 60 pounds of body weight) intramuscularly for three to seven days. See package insert for ocmplete product information.

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Agri Laboratories, Inc.

Lincomycin | Agri Laboratories, Inc.

For arthritis or mycoplasma pneumonia-5 mg per pound of body weight intramuscularly once daily for three to seven days as needed. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 25 mg/mL,
1 mL/5 lb. body weight will provide 5 mg/lb. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 100 mg/mL, 1 mL/20 lb body weight will provide 5 mg/lb. When using Lincomycin Injectable containing 300 mg/mL, 1 mL/60 lb. body weight will provide 5 mg/lb.
For optimal results, initiate treatment as soon as possible. As with any multi-dose vial, practice aseptic techniques in withdrawing each does. Adequately clean and disinfect the vial closure prior to entry with a sterile needle and syringe. No vial closure should be entered more than 20 times.
For Intramuscular Use in Swine Over 300 lbs.

Restricted Drug - Use Only As Directed

(California) For Use In Animals Only.

Usual daily dose for arthritis or mycoplasma pneumonia - 5 mg per pound of body weight (1 mL per each 60 pounds of body weight) intramuscularly for three to seven days. See package insert for ocmplete product information.

No Recall
Durvet

Lincomycin | Durvet

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

For arthritis or mycoplasma pneumonia - 5 mg per pound of body weight intramuscularly once daily for three to seven days as needed. One mL per 60 lb body weight will provide 5 mg/lb.

For optimal results, intitiate treatment as soon as possible.

As with any multi-dose vial, practice aseptic techniques in withdrawing each dose. Adequately clean and disinfect the vial closure prior to entry with a sterile needle and syringe. No vial closure should be entered more than 20 times.

Each mL contains:

Lincomycin hydrochloride equivalent to lincomycin 300 mg; also benzyl alcohol 9.45 mg added as a preservative.

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Aspen Veterinary Resources

Lincomycin | Deseret Biologicals, Inc.

10 drops per 8 oz water 3 times per day or as directed by a health professional. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.

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