Lincomycin is a lincosamides antibiotic produced by Streptomyces lincolensis. Lincomycin is bacteriostatic in action inhibiting the protein synthesis predominantly by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunits of bacteria.

Lincomycin is active against:

Wide range of Gram-positive bacteria, such as staphylococci, streptococci, and anaerobic bacteria, such as clostridia spp.

Each one kg contains:

Lincomycin hydrochloride…….124.736 gm                                                                                                         
(Eq. to Lincomycin base110 gm)                                                                                                                  

Broiler chicken.

Broiler chickens:

For treatment of necrotic enteritis caused by: Clostridium perfringens.

Route of administration: Orally via feed.

For whole product:

Broiler chicken

20 – 40 gm Lincopremix per ton of complete feed, for 7 days.

Must be thoroughly mixed in the feed before use.

Store open bags in a dry place to avoid caking.

Administration in animal feed other than broiler chicken may result in adverse gastrointestinal effects.

Not reported in the target species.

Lincomycin has a good margin of safety.

Broiler chicken:

Meat: zero days.

Stored at temperature not exceed 30 C˚.