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Spectam Scour Halt Oral Solution 50 mg/ml

Active ingredient: Spectinomycin

Form

Liquid

Species

Pigs Sheep

Manufacturer

Ceva Animal Health Ltd

VMD MA No.

15052/5093

What it's used for

a) For the treatment and control of enteritis caused by strains of Escherichia coli sensitive to spectinomycin in piglets. b) For the prevention of bacteri...

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Clinical information

Spectam Scour Halt Oral Solution 50 mg/ml — SPC Details

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

a) For the treatment and control of enteritis caused by strains of Escherichia
coli sensitive to spectinomycin in piglets.
b) For the prevention of bacterial neonatal disease (e.g. watery mouth
disease) in lambs which are at risk of colostrum deprivation.

By oral administration.
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately
as possible to avoid underdosing.
Piglets: Piglets under 4.5 kg (10 lb) - 1 pump (1 ml) twice daily.
Piglets between 4.5 kg (10 lb) and 7.0 kg (15 lb) - 2 pumps (2 ml) twice daily.
Treatment may be continued twice daily for 3-5 days.
If pigs do not improve within 48 hours, re-diagnosis is suggested
Lambs: 1 pump (1 ml) once only as soon as possible after birth.
Insert the doser in the bottle and push the piece of clear plastic tubing over the
end of the pump spout. Press the plunger a few times to fill both the pump and
plastic extension tube with medication.

Revised: December 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 03308/2025
The preparation should be administered well back on the tongue. Each pump
of the plunger delivers 1 ml of solution containing 50 mg of spectinomycin.
When not in use, remove the dosing pump from the bottle. Place the clear
plastic tube in the neck of the bottle and press the plunger a few times to
return any medication in the pump to the bottle. Before storing for future use,
always rinse out the doser with water to prevent the pump parts from sticking.

Known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Do not use in pigs over 4 weeks of age or over 7 kg bodyweight.
Use with caution in animals suffering from renal damage

None known

None

Revised: December 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 03308/2025

the person administering the medicinal product to the animals,
i. Special precautions for use in animals
Use of the product should be based 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 the target bacteria.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
medicinal product to animals
Do not handle in case of known hypersensivity to spectinomycin.
In case of accidental splashing on to the skin or eyes, wash the affected
area with plenty of clean running water.
Wash hands thoroughly after use.

None reported

Do not store above 25°C

(as spectinomycin dihydrochloride pentahydrate)
Other ingredients:

Benzoic acid 0.10 g
Tartzine (E102) 0.06 g
3.

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.