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Presentation
A viscous yellow liquid containing 50 mg spectinomycin activity (as the dihydrochloride pentahydrate) per ml.
Uses
Piglets: For the treatment and control of infectious bacterial enteritis associated with Escherichia coli.
Lambs: For the prevention of bacterial neonatal disease (e.g.watery mouth disease) in lambs which are at risk of colostrum deprivation.
Dosage and administration
Route of administration
Oral.
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.
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. Replace the original cap on the bottle. Before storing for future use, always rinse out the doser with water to prevent the pump parts from sticking.
Dosage
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.
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Do not use in pigs over 4 weeks of age or over 7 kg bodyweight.
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment.
Pigs and lambs may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 10 days from the last treatment.
Use with caution in animals suffering from renal damage.
Keep out of reach of children. For animal treatment only.
Dispose of in accordance with local authority regulations.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Store below 25°C.
Legal category
POM-V (previously POM).
Packaging Quantities
100 ml multiple-dose plastic bottle with a convenient plastic doser.
Marketing authorisation number
Vm 15052/4006.
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Presentation
A viscous yellow liquid containing 50 mg spectinomycin activity (as the dihydrochloride pentahydrate) per ml.
Uses
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Dosage and administration
Route of administration
Oral.
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.
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. Replace the original cap on the bottle. Before storing for future use, always rinse out the doser with water to prevent the pump parts from sticking.
Dosage
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Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Do not use in pigs over 4 weeks of age or over 7 kg bodyweight.
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment.
Pigs and lambs may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 10 days from the last treatment.
Use with caution in animals suffering from renal damage.
Keep out of reach of children. For animal treatment only.
Dispose of in accordance with local authority regulations.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Store below 25°C.
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Legal category
POM-V (previously POM).
Packaging Quantities
100 ml multiple-dose plastic bottle with a convenient plastic doser.
Further information
Nil.
Marketing authorisation number
Vm 15052/4006.
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