Label: API POND MELAFIX- melaleuca liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 17163-176-02, 17163-176-03
  • Packager: MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • Category: OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: unapproved drug other

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Updated December 19, 2019

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  • DESCRIPTION

    API MAKES POND CARE EASIER

    Helping pond owners maintain clean, clear water and healthy, active fish is good at API. Visit www.apifishcare.com for pond tips and an easy-to-use calculator to estimate the size of your pond for better, easier pond care.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    WHY USE MELAFIX?

    Quickly heals bacterial infections on Koi and goldfish

    Promotes re-growth of damaged fins and tissue

    Reduces risk of disease spread when introducing new fish

    Made from a botanical extract

    MELAFIX uses the antibacterial properties of Tea Tree (Melaleuca) to treat bacterial infections in pond fish, including ulcers, open wounds, and fin and tail rot. Healing and tissue re-growth can often be seen within 4 days of treatment. Will not harm the biological filter. Safe for snails, aquatic plants and other wildlife. MELAFIX is also recommended when adding new fish to a pond to reduce the risk of disease outbreak.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    DIRECTIONS

    Shake well. Remove carbon from pond filter and turn off UV lights and ozone-producing units, if applicable. Use the dosing cap on the bottle. Add 15 ml (1 Tbsp.) for every 150 U.S. gallons (567 L) of pond water or 1/4 cup (60 ml) for every 600 U.S. gallons (2, 270 L) of pond water.

    As a preventative when introducing new fish to the pond: Dose daily for 3 days.

    To treat infections or heal wounds: Dose daily for 7 days. Double the dose when treating advanced or chronic infection. Repeat treatment, if necessary.

    Notes: A slight foaming may occur during the treatment. When exposed to elevated temperatures, this product may turn cloudy in the bottle. This does not affect the activity of the product.

  • WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Safe for fish and pond plants, as well as surrounding wildlife and pets, when used as directed. For ornamental pond use only

    Warning: this product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Contains: Melaleuca 5.0%

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions or Comments?

    Call us at 1-800-847-0659 or visit us at www.apifishcare.com.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    API

    POND

    MELAFIX

    NATURAL

    ACTIVE

    INGREDIENT

    TREATS BACTERIAL

    FISH INFECTIONS

    Promotes healing of Koi and goldfish

    Rapidly repairs damaged fins

    Treats fin and tail rot, ulcers and open sores

    16 FL OZ (473 ml)

    Treats up to 4,800 U.S. Gallons (18,170 L)

    Fish Problem

    Solving

    Guide

    US Patent 5,882,647

    MADE IN USA

    PRODUCT 176B

    container label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    API POND MELAFIX 
    melaleuca liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeOTC ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17163-176
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAJUPUT OIL (UNII: J3TO6BUQ37) (CAJUPUT OIL - UNII:J3TO6BUQ37) CAJUPUT OIL5 g  in 100 mL
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:17163-176-02473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    2NDC:17163-176-031893 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    unapproved drug other01/01/2005
    Labeler - MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. (049630700)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.049630700manufacture, api manufacture