"Dual Action for Stronger Starts – Protection You Can Count On!
Composition
Each 150 g can contains:
- Lincomycin (as hydrochloride) ............ 33.3 g
- Spectinomycin (as sulphate) ................ 66.7 g
Pharmaceutical Form
Water-soluble powder for oral administration via drinking water.
Pharmacological Properties
Dad–Lincospect Water-Soluble Powder delivers a synergistic antibiotic combination:
- Lincomycin is highly effective against most Gram-positive bacteria, making it ideal for respiratory infections.
- Spectinomycin offers broad-spectrum action against Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and Mycoplasma species, both in vitro and in vivo.
This combination ensures rapid and comprehensive control of infections, particularly in early stages of poultry development.
Target Species
Poultry: chickens and turkeys.
Indications for Use
Dad–Lincospect Water-Soluble Powder is used for:
- Promoting weight gain and enhancing early growth performance.
- Preventing and treating respiratory infections such as Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD), Airsacculitis, Complicated CRD (CCRD), and Omphalitis.
- Treating infections caused by Escherichia coli in poultry.
Its early use helps support flock health during critical stages and around stress events such as vaccination.
Contraindications
- Do not allow birds not intended for treatment to access medicated water.
Undesirable Effects
No adverse effects reported when used according to the instructions.
Dosage and Administration
Chickens
- For growth promotion: 50 mg/kg body weight daily during the first 5–7 days of life.
- For prevention:
- 150 mg/kg body weight daily for the first 3–5 days of life
- Then 50 mg/kg body weight daily for 1–2 days around 4 weeks of age or at the time of vaccination.
- For treatment: 1.5 g per 2 liters of drinking water for 3 days, starting at the first signs of disease.
Turkeys
- For prevention and treatment: 150 mg/kg body weight daily for the first 3–5 days of life.
Note:
- Medicated water must be consumed within 12–24 hours of preparation.
- Ensure birds have continuous access to the medicated water during the dosing period.
Overdose
No overdose effects have been recorded when administered as recommended.
Withdrawal Period
- Birds should not be slaughtered for human consumption within 2 days of the last treatment.
Special Precautions for the Administrator
No specific precautions are required during normal handling.
Storage Conditions
Store in a dry place below 30°C.
Keep the product tightly sealed and out of the reach of children.
For veterinary use only. Consult a veterinarian before use.