Label: API GENERAL CURE- metronidazole praziquantel powder
- NDC Code(s): 17163-015-16
- Packager: MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Category: OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: unapproved drug other
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Updated April 19, 2022
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT
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DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Directions for Use:
For best results, remove activated carbon or filter cartridge from filter and continue aeration.
For each 10 gallons (38 L) of water, empty one packet directly into aquarium.
Repeat dose after 48 hours.
Wait another 48 hours then change 25% of the aquarium water and add fresh activated carbon or replace filter cartridge.
This package treats up to 100 gallons.
Two doses required for full course of treatment.
Will not discolor water
Safe for use with live plants.
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INDICATIONS & USAGE
Diagnostic Chart
Gill and Skin Flukes:
Very common fish parasite. Can be found on the gills, scales or skin. Not visible without the aid of magnification. Symptoms may include: darkening of skin, clamped fins, excess mucous. Fish may also swim erratically or become emaciated.
Hole-in-the-Head Disease:
Symptoms include pitting and erosion of skin and muscle tissue around the face and side of body. Many infected fish exhibit poor appetite, weight loss and nervousness.
Wasting Disease:
Fish parasites transmitted from fish to fish cause emaciation, anemia and lethargy. Tissue damage leading to subsequent ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract. Excess mucus and white stringy feces are often produced as a result of parasitic invasion.
Swollen Abdomen:
Fish infected with tapeworms (cestodes), often have an extended or swollen abdomen. Internal areas of attachment results in damaged tissue. Fish normally show signs of reduction in growth and general malaise.
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
For aquarium use only.
Not for human consumption or for the treatment of fish intended for human consumption.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
May cause irritation.
! WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Metronidazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
API GENERAL CURE
metronidazole praziquantel powderProduct Information Product Type OTC ANIMAL DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:17163-015 Route of Administration TOPICAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength METRONIDAZOLE (UNII: 140QMO216E) (METRONIDAZOLE - UNII:140QMO216E) METRONIDAZOLE 250 mg in 2 g PRAZIQUANTEL (UNII: 6490C9U457) (PRAZIQUANTEL - UNII:6490C9U457) PRAZIQUANTEL 75 mg in 2 g Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:17163-015-16 10 in 1 BOX 1 2 g in 1 PACKET Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date unapproved drug other 01/03/2011 Labeler - MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. (049630700) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations Alivira Animal Health Limited 650916617 api manufacture Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. 049630700 manufacture, relabel, repack
