Spiramycin concentrations were determined in plasma and parotid and sublingual fluids of unanesthetized dogs 1 to 6 and 24 hours after a single oral dose of the antibiotic. Plasma levels were highest 1 to 4 hours after dosage. Sustained sublingual secretion and peak parotid levels of spiramycin occurred at later collection times.
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