Dosages of Lincosamides

Lincosamide

Species

Dosage

Lincomycin

Pigs

11 mg/kg, IM, q 24 h, for 3–7 days

Dogs, cats

11–22 mg/kg, IV or IM, q 12–24 h

Dogs, cats

22 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h

Honey bees

100 mg/hive, q 7 d for 3 wk

Clindamycin

Dogs, cats

10–15 mg/kg, PO or IV or SC, q 12–24 h

ELDU

ELDU, extralabel drug use