(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains spectinomycin dihydrochloride pentahydrate equivalent to 50 milligrams (mg) spectinomycin.

(b) Sponsors. See Nos. 016592, 054771, and 061133 in §510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Related tolerances. See §556.600 of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use in swine—(1) Amount. Administer 5 mg per pound (lb) of body weight orally twice daily for 3 to 5 days.

(2) Indications for use. For the treatment and control of porcine enteric colibacillosis (scours) caused by E. coli susceptible to spectinomycin in pigs under 4 weeks of age.

(3) Limitations. Do not administer to pigs over 15 lb body weight or over 4 weeks of age. Do not administer within 21 days of slaughter.

[73 FR 6607, Feb. 5, 2008, as amended at 78 FR 17596, Mar. 22, 2013; 79 FR 28828, May 20, 2014; 81 FR 22523, Apr. 18, 2016; 84 FR 8973, Mar. 13, 2019]


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