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Parofor Crypto 140 000 IU/ml Oral Solution for Sheep and Goats

Active ingredient: Paromomycin

Form

Liquid

Species

Goats Sheep

Manufacturer

Huvepharma N.V.

VMD MA No.

30282/3015

What it's used for

Paromomycin reduces faecal oocyst shedding.

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Clinical information

Parofor Crypto 140 000 IU/ml Oral Solution for Sheep and Goats — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Paromomycin reduces faecal oocyst shedding.

Dose rate: 35 000 IU of paromomycin /kg BW /day for 7 consecutive days, i.e. 0.25
ml of veterinary medicinal product / 1 kg BW/day for 7 consecutive days.
The consecutive treatment should be done at the same time each day.
To ensure a correct dosage, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as
possible and the use of either a syringe or any appropriate device for oral
administration is necessary.
Only a single course of treatment should be administered to an individual animal.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other
aminoglycosides or to any of the excipients.
Do not use in cases with impaired function of the kidneys or liver.
Do not use in ruminating animals.

Sheep and goats:
Undetermined frequency (cannot
be estimated from available data)
Nephropathy (nephrotoxicity)
Internal ear disorder (ototoxicity)
1
can be caused by aminoglycoside antibiotics such as paromomycin
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.

Lambs and goat kids should only receive the treatment upon confirmation of
cryptosporidial oocysts in their faeces and as soon as possible after the onset of
diarrhoea (see section 3.5).
In field studies investigating the effect of the veterinary medicinal product on
diarrhoea associated with cryptosporidiosis, the median duration of clinically relevant
diarrhoea was 3 days for treated lambs compared to 6 days for untreated lambs and
4 days in treated kid goats compared to 7 days for the untreated goats, during the 7-
day treatment period.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Since the veterinary medicinal product is potentially ototoxic and nephrotoxic, it is
recommended to assess kidney function, especially when considering administration
of the veterinary medicinal product to newborn animals due to the known higher
gastrointestinal absorption of paromomycin in neonates. This higher absorption
could lead to an increased risk of oto- and nephrotoxicity. The use of the veterinary
medicinal product in neonates should be based on a benefit/risk assessment by the
responsible veterinarian. The use of the veterinary medicinal product should be
combined with good management practices e.g. good hygiene, proper ventilation, no
overstocking and through cleansing and disinfection.
Aminoglycosides are considered as critically important in human medicine. Use of the
veterinary medicinal product deviating from the instructions given in the SPC may
increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to paromomycin and may decrease the
effectiveness of treatment with aminoglycosides due to the potential for cross-
resistance.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
This veterinary medicinal product contains paromomycin, which can cause allergic
reactions in some people.
People with known hypersensitivity to paromomycin or to any other aminoglycosides
should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
In the event of accidental contact with the skin or eyes, rinse with plenty of water.
If you develop symptoms following exposure, such as skin rash, you should seek
medical advice and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician. Swelling of
the face, lips and eyes or difficulty in breathing are more serious symptoms and
require urgent medical attention.
Personal protective equipment consisting of protective clothing and impervious
gloves should be worn when handling the veterinary medicinal product. Do not eat,
drink and smoke when handling the veterinary medicinal product.
Do not ingest. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and
show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

General anaesthetics and muscle relaxing products increases the neuro-blocking
effect of aminoglycosides. This may cause paralysis and apnoea.
Do not use concurrently with strong diuretics and potentially oto- or nephrotoxic
substances.

Do not store above 25°C.

Meat and offal: 24 days

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.