The combination of colistin and spectinomycin has additive action. Colistin Colistin is an antibiotic from the group of polymyxins with a bactericidal action against Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Haemophilus spp. and Salmonella spp. Spectinomycin acts bacteriostatic or bactericidal, depending on the dose, against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Mycoplasma spp.
Gastrointestinal infections caused by colistin- and spectinomycin-sensitive microorganisms, like E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Mycoplasma spp. and Salmonella spp. in lambs, kids and piglets.
Hypersensitivity to colistin and/or spectinomycin.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal function.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.
No undesirable effects are to be expected when the prescribed dosage regimen is followed.
For oral administration.
Lambs and kids:
Twice daily 1 dose per 2.5 - 3 kg body weight for 3 days.
Piglets (1 - 3 kg):
Daily 1 dose for 3 days.
Piglets (3 - 5 kg):
Twice daily 1 dose for 3 days.
Note: each press on the dosing pump delivers one dose, i.e. 1 ml.
- For meat: 7 days.