Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Lincomycin (Livestock) is dosed at 11–22 mg/kg PO q24h in water in swine, per FDA NADA Label. Lincomycin (Livestock) is used in swine for Swine dysentery, mycoplasmal pneumonia, Mycoplasma pneumonia, swine dysentery. Routes documented in swine: PO. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Lincomycin (Livestock) in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lincomix
Contraindicated in Rabbit, Chinchilla, Hamster, Degu, Guinea Pig
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 11–22 mg/kg | q24h in water | 21 days max | Swine dysentery, mycoplasmal pneumonia | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | Continuous in water | 7-14 days | Mycoplasma pneumonia, swine dysentery | Strong | LINCOCIN®- Lincomycin Hydrochloride Monohydrate Liquid (Solution) [US Product Label]. Kalamazoo, MI: Zoetis Inc; 2019. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.789 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. Effective against gram-positive organisms and Mycoplasma spp.
Swine use primarily. Do NOT administer to ruminants, horses, or rabbits — causes fatal enterocolitis. Observe meat withdrawal periods.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Lincomycin (Livestock) dose ranges in swine, with cited source references: PO 11–22 mg/kg q24h in water; PO 5–10 mg/kg Continuous in water. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lincomycin (Livestock) in swine: PO.
Cited course lengths for Lincomycin (Livestock) in swine include: 21 days max; 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Lincomycin (Livestock) is indicated in swine for: Swine dysentery, mycoplasmal pneumonia, Mycoplasma pneumonia, swine dysentery.
These are general warnings for Lincomycin (Livestock) across species; consult the swine dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Swine use primarily. Do NOT administer to ruminants, horses, or rabbits — causes fatal enterocolitis. Observe meat withdrawal periods.
Why a species-specific page? Lincomycin (Livestock) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.