(a) Specifications. (1) Each ounce of syrup contains lincomycin hydrochloride equivalent to either 25 or 50 milligrams (mg) lincomycin.
(1) Each ounce of syrup contains lincomycin hydrochloride equivalent to either 25 or 50 milligrams (mg) lincomycin.
(2) Each tablet contains lincomycin hydrochloride equivalent to either 25 or 50 mg lincomycin.
(b) Sponsor. See No. 054771 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c) Conditions of use in dogs and cats--(1) Amount. Administer orally 10 mg per pound of body weight every 12 hours, or 7 mg per pound of body weight every 8 hours, for up to 12 days.
(1) Amount. Administer orally 10 mg per pound of body weight every 12 hours, or 7 mg per pound of body weight every 8 hours, for up to 12 days.
(2) Indications for use. For infections caused by gram-positive organisms which are sensitive to its action, particularly streptococci and staphylococci.
(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [78 FR 28823, May 20, 2014] Sec. 520.1263b [Reserved] Sec. 520.1263c Lincomycin powder.
(a) Specifications. Each gram of soluble powder contains lincomycin hydrochloride equivalent to 0.4 grams of lincomycin.
(b) Sponsors. See sponsor numbers in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter for use as in paragraph (d) of this section.
(1) No. 054771 for use as in paragraph (d) of this section.
(2) Nos. 054771, 054925, 061623, and 076475 for use as in paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of this section.
(c) Tolerances. See Sec. 556.360 of this chapter.
(d) Conditions of use--(1) Swine--(i) Amount. 250 milligrams per gallon of drinking water to provide 3.8 milligrams per pound of body weight per day.
(1) Swine--(i) Amount. 250 milligrams per gallon of drinking water to provide 3.8 milligrams per pound of body weight per day.
(i) Amount. 250 milligrams per gallon of drinking water to provide 3.8 milligrams per pound of body weight per day.
(ii) Indications for use. For the treatment of swine dysentery (bloody scours).
(iii) Limitations. Discard medicated drinking water if not used within 2 days. Prepare fresh stock solution daily. Do not use for more than 10 days. If clinical signs of disease have not improved within 6 days, discontinue treatment and reevaluate diagnosis. The safety of lincomycin has not been demonstrated in pregnant swine or swine intended for breeding. For No. 051259: Do not slaughter swine for 6 days following last treatment.
(2) Chickens--(i) Amount. 64 milligrams per gallon of drinking water.
(i) Amount. 64 milligrams per gallon of drinking water.
(ii) Indications for use. For the control of necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens susceptible to lincomycin in broiler chickens.
(iii) Limitations. Discard medicated drinking water if not used within 2 days. Prepare fresh stock solution daily. Administer for 7 consecutive days. Do not allow rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses, or ruminants access to water containing lincomycin. Not for use in layer and breeder chickens.
(3) Honey bees--(i) Amount. Mix 100 milligrams lincomycin with 20 grams confectioners'/powdered sugar and dust over the top bars of the brood chamber once weekly for 3 weeks.
(i) Amount. Mix 100 milligrams lincomycin with 20 grams confectioners'/powdered sugar and dust over the top bars of the brood chamber once weekly for 3 weeks.
(ii) Indications for use. For the control of American foulbrood (Paenibacillus larvae).
(iii) Limitations. The drug should be fed early in the spring or late in the fall and consumed by the bees before the main honey flow begins to avoid contamination of production honey. Complete treatments at least 4 weeks before main honey flow. [48 FR 3966, Jan. 28, 1983, as amended at 55 FR 3209, Jan. 31, 1990; 60 FR 14217, Mar. 16, 1995; 62 FR 65020, Dec. 10, 1997; 64 FR 13341, Mar. 18, 1999; 64 FR 13508, Mar. 19, 1999; 64 FR 66382, Nov. 26, 1999; 65 FR 10705, Feb. 29, 2000; 67 FR 17284, Apr. 10, 2002; 67 FR 71819, Dec. 3, 2002; 67 FR 78356, Dec. 24, 2002; 68 FR 3817, Jan. 27, 2003; 70 FR 1818, Jan. 11, 2005; 77 FR 20988, Apr. 9, 2012; 77 FR 29217, May 17, 2012; 78 FR 28823, May 20, 2014]