LINCOMYCIN- lincomycin injection

LINCOMYCIN by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

LINCOMYCIN by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Aspen Veterinary Resources, Ltd.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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DESCRIPTION

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 Injectable is indcated fot he treatmen of infectious forms of arthritis caused by organisms sensitive to its activity. This includes most of the organisms responsible for the various infectious arthritides in swine, such as staphylococci, streptococci, Erysipelothrix and Mycoplasma ssp.

It is also indicated for the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

As with all drugs, the use of Lincomycin Injectable is contraindicated in animals previously found to be hypersensitive to the drug. 

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The intramuscular administration to swine may cause a transient diarrhea or loose stools. Although this effect has rarely been reported, one must be alert to the possibility that it may occur. Should this occur, it is important that the necessary steps be taken to prevent the effects of dehydration.

HOW SUPPLIED

Lincomycin Injectable is available in three concentrations: 300 mg/mL, 100 mg/mL and 25 mg/mL.

300 mg/mL: For use in swine weighing 300 pounds or more. Each mL contains lincomycin hydrochloride equivalent to lincomycin, 300 mg; also Benzyl Alcohol, 9.45 mg added as preservative. Supplied in 100 mL vials.

100 mg/mL: Each mL contains lincomycin hydrochloride equivalent to lincomycin , 100 mg; also Benzyl Alcohol, 9.45 mg added as preservative. Supplied in 100 mL vials.

25 mg/mL: Special baby pig concentration. Each mL contains lincomycin hydrochloride equivalent to lincomycin, 25 mg; also Benzyl Alcohol, 9.45 mg added as preservative. Supplied in 100 mL vials.

WARNINGS

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.

DOSAGE

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.

Contains per mL

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

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Store at controlled room temperature: 20o to 25oC (68o to 77oF) [See USP]

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LINCOMYCIN  
lincomycin injection

Product Information
Product Type	OTC ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 46066-246
Route of Administration	INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
LINCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: M6T05Z2B68) (LINCOMYCIN - UNII:BOD072YW0F)	LINCOMYCIN	300 mg  in 1 mL

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 46066-246-04	100 mL in 1 VIAL

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANADA	ANADA200315	02/21/2006

Labeler - Aspen Veterinary Resources, Ltd. (627265361)