A pale yellow solution for oral administration containing 0.5 mg/ml halofuginone lactate in aqueous excipient.

For the prevention of diarrhoea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum in newborn calves on farms with a history of cryptosporidiosis and reduction of diarrhoea due to diagnosed Cryptosporidium parvum. Halocur has been demonstrated to reduce oocyst excretion.

For oral use in calves after feeding.

Calves 35 kg to 45 kg: 8 ml Halocur once a day for 7 consecutive days.

Calves 45 kg to 60 kg: 12 ml Halocur once a day for 7 consecutive days.

For prevention of diarrhoea treatment should start within 24-48 hours of birth, for reduction treatment should start within 24 hours of the onset of diarrhoea. Consecutive treatments should be administered at 24 hour intervals.

The dosage should be accurately calculated for calves heavier than 65 kg or lighter than 35 kg, on the basis of 2 ml/10 kg. Overdosage is dangerous, toxicity may occur at 2 times the therapeutic dose.

Once the first calf has been treated, all other newborn calves in the herd must be treated as long as the risk of diarrhoea due to Cryptosporidium parvum persists.

To ensure correct dosage, use either the applicator provided, which dispenses 4ml per shot or an appropriately graduated syringe.

Do not use on an empty stomach. Do not use in cases of diarrhoea, which have been established for more than 24 hours and in weak animals. For treatment of anorexic calves, the product should be administered in half a litre of an electrolyte solution by stomach tube.

Animals should receive adequate colostrum.

Overdose: As symptoms of toxicity may occur at 2 times the therapeutic dose, it is necessary to adhere strictly to the recommended dosage. Symptoms of toxicity include diarrhoea, visible blood in faeces, decline in milk consumption, dehydration, apathy and prostration.

Should clinical signs of overdosing occur the treatment must be stopped immediately and the animal fed milk or milk replacer. Rehydration may be necessary.

Repetitive contact with the product may lead to skin allergies. Avoid skin and eye contact with the product. In case of skin and eye contact wash thoroughly the exposed area with clean water. If eye irritation persists, seek medical advice.

Wear protective gloves while handling the product. Wash hands after use.

Halocur should not enter watercourses, as this may be dangerous for fish and other aquatic organisms.

Withdrawal period

Meat and offal 13 days

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal product should be disposed of in accordance with the local requirements.

Avoid introduction of contamination. Keep out of reach of children.

500ml high-density polyethylene bottle containing 490 ml of the oral solution.