Linco-Spectin 100, 222/444.7 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs and Chickens

In Escherichia coli, a significant part of the strains show high MIC values (minimum
inhibitory concentrations) against the lincomycin-spectinomycin combination and may
be clinically resistant, although no breakpoint is defined.
Due to technical constraints the susceptibility of Lawsonia intracellularis is difficult to
test in vitro, and data about the lincomycin-spectinomycin resistance status in that
species are lacking.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
It is sound clinical practice to base treatment on susceptibility testing of the bacteria
isolated from the animal. If this is not possible, therapy should be based on local
(regional, farm level) epidemiological information about susceptibility of target
bacteria.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product deviating from the instructions in the SPC
may increase the risk of development and selection of resistant bacteria and
decrease the effectiveness of treatment with macrolides due to the potential for
cross-resistance.
The oral use of preparations containing lincomycin is only indicated in swine and
chickens.
Do not leave access to the medicated water for other animals. Lincomycin may lead
to severe gastrointestinal disturbances in other animal species.
The repeated or prolonged use should be avoided, by improving the farm
management and disinfection practices.
Diagnosis should be reconsidered if improvement is not seen after 5 days.
Sick animals have a reduced appetite and an altered drinking pattern, and severely
affected animals may therefore require parenteral treatment.
This powder is for use in drinking water only and should be dissolved before use.

Amended pages: January 2026
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
People with known hypersensitivity to lincomycin, spectinomycin or soybean millfeed
should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. Care should be taken not
to raise and inhale any dust.
Contact with skin and eyes should be avoided.
Personal protective equipment consisting of approved dust masks (either a
disposable half mask respirator conforming to European Standard EN149 or a non-
disposable respirator conforming to European Standard EN 140 with a filter EN 143),
gloves and safety glasses should be worn when handling and mixing the veterinary
medicinal product.
Wash hands and any exposed skin with soap and water immediately after use.
If symptoms such as skin rash or persistent eye irritation appear after exposure, seek
medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.