Introduction

Pfizer

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.only4vets.co.uk

Presentation

Each kg contains 22 g lincomycin (as Lincomycin hydrochloride) and 22 g spectinomycin (as spectinomycin sulphate) in a soyabean mill feed carrier.

Uses

For the control and treatment of enteritis associated with Lawsonia intracellularis (ileitis) in pigs. For the control and treatment of swine dysentery caused by Serpulina hyodysenteriae associated with Fusobacterium, Bacteroides, Clostridium and/or Campylobacter spp. sensitive to the combination lincomycin and spectinomycin.

For the control and treatment of enteritis in pigs caused by E. coli and Salmonella spp. sensitive to the combination lincomycin and spectinomycin.

The product has been shown to be particularly effective against complicated or mixed enteric infections involving the above organisms.

As an aid in the control of mycoplasmal (enzootic) pneumonia in pigs.

For the treatment of Mastitis, Metritis, Agalactiae (MMA) syndrome of bacterial origin sensitive to the combination lincomycin and spectinomycin in sows.

The product is active in vitro against Serpulina hyodysenteriae, Bacteroides spp., Fusobacterium spp., Clostridium spp., Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp., staphylococci, streptococci and mycoplasmas.

Dosage and administration

For oral administration only.

Treatment of enteric conditions

Add 2 kg product per tonne of feed and feed daily for three weeks or until clinical signs disappear.

Control of enteric conditions

Add 1–2 kg product per tonne of feed and feed daily throughout period of risk.

As an aid in the control of mycoplasmal pneumonia

Add 1–2 kg product per tonne of feed and feed daily throughout the period of risk.

Treatment of MMA

Add 1–2 kg product per tonne of feed and feed daily for 5–10 days prior to farrowing and 2–3 weeks post-farrowing.

To ensure thorough dispersion, the product should first be mixed with a suitable quantity of feed before incorporation in the final mix.

A Category A manufacturer must be responsible for mixing when incorporation is less than 2 kg per tonne of final feed.

This product has been shown to be clinically compatible with salinomycin.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Withdrawal period

Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Pigs may be slaughtered for human consumption 2 days after last treatment.

Warnings

Loosening of faeces and/or mild swelling of the anus may occur; this is usually transient. On rare occasions, mild irritability and reddening of skin may occur. These conditions are usually self-correcting within five to eight days without discontinuing therapy.

If clinical signs are not improved during the first 10 days of medication, discontinue treatment and redetermine the diagnosis.

Dispose of any unused product, empty containers and unused medicated feed in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

Operator warnings

Persons known to be hypersensitive (allergic) to lincomycin, spectinomycin or soybean mill feed should not handle this product. Care should be taken not to inhale any dust. The wearing of approved dust masks (either 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 glasses 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.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Do not store above 25°C. Store in a dry place. Store opened bag in a dry place to prevent caking.

The product can be incorporated into pelleted feed at a processing temperature not exceeding 70°C. The product will remain stable in the finished feed and in pelleted feed for 3 months.