(a) Specifications.
The sirup contains lincomycin hydrochloride equivalent to either 25 milligrams or 50 milligrams of lincomycin.
(b) Sponsor.
See No. 000009 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c) Conditions of use.
(1)
The drug is indicated in infections caused by gram-positive organisms which are sensitive to its action, particularly streptococci and staphylococci.
(2)
It is administered orally to dogs and cats at a dosage level of 10 mgs per pound of body weight every 12 hours, or 7 mgs per pound of body weight every 8 hours. Treatment may be continued for periods as long as 12 days if clinical judgment indicates.
(3)
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Code of Federal Regulations
[40 FR 13838, Mar. 27, 1975, as amended at 44 FR 7130, Feb. 6, 1979; 64 FR 403, Jan. 5, 1999]