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Product title
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Lincomycin Soluble Antibiotic Powder for Poultry and Swine
Product Description
LinxMed-SP Soluble Powder is a veterinary antibacterial medication that features lincomycin hydrochloride, specifically formulated for swine, broiler chickens, and honey bees. This medication is effective in treating swine dysentery, managing necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens, and addressing American foulbrood in honey bees. The powder easily dissolves in drinking water or sugar mixtures, making it a convenient treatment option guided by veterinarians for the health of livestock and beekeeping operations.
Benefits
- Broad Livestock Use: Supports disease control in swine, broiler chickens, and honey bees when used as directed by a veterinarian.
- Targets Key Diseases: Helps treat swine dysentery and control necrotic enteritis and American foulbrood in livestock and apiaries.
- Highly Soluble Formula: Dissolves easily in drinking water or stock solutions, making it simple to prepare medication.
- Proven Antibiotic Action: Contains lincomycin hydrochloride, a well-known antibacterial agent used to control susceptible bacterial infections.
- No Withdrawal Time: Approved use levels require no withdrawal period before slaughter in swine and broiler chickens.
Ingredients
Composition Table
|
Ingredient |
Quantity |
|
Lincomycin hydrochloride (equivalent to lincomycin) |
16 g in 40 g pouch |
|
Lincomycin hydrochloride (equivalent to lincomycin) |
32 g in 80 g pouch |
|
Lincomycin hydrochloride (equivalent to lincomycin) |
64 g in 160 g pouch |
|
Lincomycin hydrochloride (equivalent to lincomycin) |
192 g in 480 g pouch |
|
Lincomycin hydrochloride (equivalent to lincomycin) |
400 mg per gram in a 2 lb container |
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
|
Species |
Indication |
Recommended Dosage |
Treatment Period |
Administration |
|
Swine |
Swine dysentery (bloody scours) |
250 mg of lincomycin/ gallon of drinking water |
At least 5 consecutive days beyond disappearance of symptoms, up to 10 consecutive days |
40 g treats 64 gallons, 80 g treats 128 gallons, 160 g treats 256 gallons, 480 g treats 768 gallons, and one scoop from the 2 lb container treats 64 gallons. |
|
Honey bees |
American foulbrood control |
100 mg lincomycin per hive |
Weekly for 3 weeks |
Mix 250 mg LinxMed-SP with 20 g powdered sugar and dust over the brood chamber tops. |
|
Broiler chickens |
Necrotic enteritis control caused by susceptible Clostridium perfringens |
64 mg of lincomycin/ gallon of drinking water |
7 consecutive days |
40 g treats 250 gallons, 80 g treats 500 gallons, 160 g treats 1,000 gallons, 480 g treats 3,000 gallons, and one scoop from the 2 lb container treats 250 gallons. |
Directions for Use
- Veterinary supervision: Federal law limits this drug to use by a licensed veterinarian or under their instruction.
- Swine dosing: Administer medicated drinking water at 250 mg per gallon for swine being treated for dysentery.
- Bee application: Mix measured powder with powdered sugar and dust over brood chambers once weekly for three weeks.
- Chicken treatment: Begin broiler chicken medication as soon as necrotic enteritis is diagnosed and continue for seven days.
- Fresh preparation: Prepare fresh stock solution daily and discard medicated drinking water if unused after two days.
- No dual treatment: Do not use water treatment and feed treatment with lincomycin at the same time.
Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Restricted species: Make sure to keep rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses, and ruminants away from medicated water.
- Chicken limitation: This product is not suitable for use in layer chickens or breeder chickens.
- Human warning: This product is not intended for human use under any circumstances.
- Swine reassessment: Stop treatment and recheck the diagnosis if bloody scours do not improve within the first six days.
- Honey timing: Finish bee treatments at least four weeks before the main honey flow to prevent honey contamination.
Possible Side Effects
- Digestive upset: Some swine may develop diarrhea within the first two days after treatment begins.
- Anal swelling: Occasional swelling of the anus has been reported in swine early during treatment.
- Skin reddening: Rarely, pigs may show reddening of the skin while receiving lincomycin treatment.
- Irritable behavior: Some pigs may appear irritable, though these reactions generally self-correct without stopping treatment.
Storage Information
- Room temperature: Store at controlled room temperature between 68°F and 77°F.
- Daily freshness: Prepare a fresh stock solution every day to maintain labeled administration instructions.
- Water disposal: Discard any medicated drinking water not used within two days after preparation.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What animals can LinxMed-SP Soluble Powder be used for?
Ans: LinxMed-SP Soluble Powder is approved for use in swine, broiler chickens, and honey bees. It is used to treat swine dysentery, control necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens, and manage American foulbrood in honey bees when administered according to veterinary instructions and labeled dosage guidelines.
Q2: How is LinxMed-SP administered to animals?
Ans: LinxMed-SP is typically administered orally through drinking water for swine and broiler chickens. For honey bees, the powder is mixed with powdered sugar and dusted over brood chambers. Dosage levels and treatment periods vary depending on the species and disease being treated.
Q3: Does LinxMed-SP require a veterinary prescription?
Ans: Yes. LinxMed-SP is a prescription veterinary drug, and federal law restricts its use to licensed veterinarians or individuals acting under their supervision. Proper diagnosis and veterinary guidance are required before administering the medication to animals.
Q4: Is there a withdrawal period before slaughter when using LinxMed-SP?
Ans: When LinxMed-SP is used at the approved dosage levels, no withdrawal period is required before slaughter for swine or broiler chickens. This allows livestock producers to manage infections while following labeled treatment guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Q5: How should LinxMed-SP be stored after purchase?
Ans: LinxMed-SP should be stored at controlled room temperature between 20°C and 25°C i.e. 68°F to 77°F. Fresh medicated stock solutions should be prepared daily, and any unused medicated drinking water should be discarded if not used within two days.
Clinical Research:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7b6d98e4-5bec-40b2-b8bc-00c9d2d07bd9
https://www.drugs.com/vet/linxmed-sp-soluble-powder.html