HALAGON 0.5mg/ml Oral Solution for Calves
Active ingredient: Halofuginone
Form
Liquid
Species
Manufacturer
Emdoka bvba
VMD MA No.
34534/5001
What it's used for
Administration should start in the first 24 to 48 hours of age. •Cryptosporidium parvum infection. Administration should start within 24 hours after the on...
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HALAGON 0.5mg/ml Oral Solution for Calves — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
•Cryptosporidium parvum infection.
Administration should start within 24 hours after the onset of diarrhoea.
In both cases, the reduction of oocysts excretion has been demonstrated.
Issued October 2021
Do not use in case of diarrhoea established for more than 24 hours and in weak
animals.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
animals.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
Special precautions for use in animals
Administer after colostrum feeding, or after milk or milk replacer feeding only. An
appropriate device for oral administration is included. For treatment of anorexic calves,
the product should be administered in half a liter of an electrolyte solution. The animals
should receive enough colostrum according to good breeding practice.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients
should administer the veterinary medicinal product with caution.
Repetitive contact with the product may lead to skin allergies.
Avoid skin, eye or mucosal contact with the product. Wear protective gloves while
handling the product.
In case of skin and eye contact wash the exposed area thoroughly with clean water. If
eye irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Wash hands after use.
Issued October 2021
Issued October 2021
Administer after colostrum feeding, or after milk or milk replacer feeding only. An
appropriate device for oral administration is included. For treatment of anorexic calves,
the product should be administered in half a liter of an electrolyte solution. The animals
should receive enough colostrum according to good breeding practice.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients
should administer the veterinary medicinal product with caution.
Repetitive contact with the product may lead to skin allergies.
Avoid skin, eye or mucosal contact with the product. Wear protective gloves while
handling the product.
In case of skin and eye contact wash the exposed area thoroughly with clean water. If
eye irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Wash hands after use.
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This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.
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