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Linco-Feed 110 mg/g Premix for Medicated Feeding Stuff for Pigs

Active ingredient: Lincomycin

Form

Premix

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Lavet Pharmaceuticals Ltd

VMD MA No.

32823/4004

What it's used for

For treatment of swine dysentery caused by Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, pneumonia associated with enteropathy (ileitis) associated with Lawsonia intracellul...

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Clinical information

Linco-Feed 110 mg/g Premix for Medicated Feeding Stuff for Pigs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

For treatment of swine dysentery caused by Brachyspira hyodysenteriae,
pneumonia associated with
enteropathy (ileitis) associated with Lawsonia intracellularis.

To be administered orally, in dry medicated feeding stuff.
Treatment (mg/kg feed)
Indication
ProductLincomycinSwine dysentery1000110Mycoplasma pneumonia2000220Proliferative enteropathy2000220
Treatment of swine dysentery:
Feed 110 mg lincomycin/kg complete feed (equivalent to 5.5 mg lincomycin/kg
bodyweight) as the sole ration for three weeks or until clinical signs of disease (watery,
mucoid or bloody stools) disappear.
Treatment of mycoplasmal pneumonia:
Feed 220 mg lincomycin/kg complete feed (equivalent to 11 mg lincomycin/kg bodyweight)
as the sole ration for three weeks or until clinical signs of disease disappear.
Treatment of porcine proliferative enteropathy:
Feed 220 mg lincomycin/kg complete feed (equivalent to 11 mg lincomycin/kg bodyweight)
as the sole ration for three weeks.
Medicated feed may be pelleted at temperatures not exceeding 85
o
C.

Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipient.
Do not use in horses, ruminants, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
Do not use if resistance to lincosamides has been detected.

Lincomycin may occasionally cause transient soft stools and/or mild swelling of the anus
within the first two days of treatment. Very rarely some pigs may show skin reddening and
mildly irritable behaviour. These conditions are usually self-correcting within 5-8 days
without discontinuing lincomycin treatment.

Inappropriate use of the product may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to
lincosamides.
Use of the product should be and take into account official
and local . The presence of the indicated diseases in the herd should
be established before use.

Revised: April 2020
AN: 01929/2019

Special precautions for use in animals
Medicated feeding stuff uptake can be affected by the severity of the disease. In case of
insufficient uptake of feed, animals should be treated parenterally.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to lincomycin should avoid contact with the veterinary
medicinal 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), gloves,
overalls and safety glasses is recommended during the handling and mixing of this
product.
Direct contact of the product with the skin, eyes and mucous membranes should be
avoided.
In case of accidental exposure rinse abundantly with water. In case of allergic reaction
(inflammation of the face, lips or eyes or respiratory difficulties) during handling or mixing
of the product, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label
to the physician.
Do not smoke, eat or drink when handling the product.
Wash hands and any exposed skin with soap and water immediately after use.
Other precautions
When spreading the manure of weaner pigs treated with the veterinary medicinal product
at a dose of 10 mg/kg for 21 days, a minimum distance to surface water of 10 m should be
applied.

Co-administration with macrolides (e.g. erythromycin) should be avoided.

Revised: April 2020
AN: 01929/2019

Store below 25ºC. Store in a dry place.
Store in the original container tightly closed after use in order to protect from moisture.

bodyweight) as the sole ration for three weeks or until clinical signs of disease (watery,
mucoid or bloody stools) disappear.
Treatment of mycoplasmal pneumonia:
Feed 220 mg lincomycin/kg complete feed (equivalent to 11 mg lincomycin/kg bodyweight)
as the sole ration for three weeks or until clinical signs of disease disappear.
Treatment of porcine proliferative enteropathy:
Feed 220 mg lincomycin/kg complete feed (equivalent to 11 mg lincomycin/kg bodyweight)
as the sole ration for three weeks.
Medicated feed may be pelleted at temperatures not exceeding 85
o
C.
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
In pigs treated with 2-10 times the recommended dose orally for 14 days altered the stool
consistency, from loose stool to diarrhoea, without the loss of appetite.
If suspected toxic reactions occur due to overdose, the medication should be discontinued
and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be initiated if necessary.
4.11 Withdrawal period(s)
Swine: Meat and offal: 5 days.
5.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.