Halocur® 0.5 mg/ml Oral solution for calves
Halocur is an oral solution for the treatment and prevention of diarrhoea due to Cryptosporidium parvum in calves from 24 hours of age.
Presentation
Oral solution. Canary yellow homogenous clear solution.
Active ingredients
0.5 mg/ml halofuginone lactate
Target species
Cattle
Indications for use
For use in new born calves:
For prevention of diarrhoea due to diagnosed Cryptosporidium parvum, in farms with history of cryptosporidiosis. Administration should start in the first 24 to 48 hours of age, and should always be given after feeding. The product should be used for 7 days.
For reduction of diarrhoea due to diagnosed Cryptosporidium parvum. Administration should start within 24 hours after the onset of diarrhoea. In both cases, the reduction of oocysts excretion has been demonstrated.
Withdrawal periods
Cattle - meat and offal 13 days (calves)
Packaging
Supplied as a high-density polyethylene portable bottle of 500 ml containing 490 ml of the oral solution or bottle of 1000 ml containing 980 ml of the oral solution.
Legal category
POM-V
Further information is available from the SPC, datasheet or package leaflet.
Advice should be sought from the medicine prescriber.
Prescription decisions are for the person issuing the prescription alone.
Use Medicines Responsibly.
Date of preparation: November 2022