Description
The combination of colistin and spectinomycin acts additive. Colistin is an antibiotic from the group of polymyxins with a bactericidal action against Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Haemophilus and Salmonella spp. Spectinomycin acts bacteriostatic or bactericidal, depending on the dose, against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Mycoplasma.
Indications
Gastrointestinal infections caused by colistin and spectinomycin sensitive micro-organisms, like E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma and Salmonella spp. in kids, lambs and piglets.
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to colistin and/or spectinomycin.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal function.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.
Side effects
No undesirable effects are to be expected when the prescribed dosage regimen is followed.
Dosage
For oral administration:
Kids and lambs: 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.
Each press on the dosing pump delivers one dose, i.e. 1 ml.
Withdrawal times
- For meat: 7 days.
