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
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- DESCRIPTION
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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.
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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.
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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
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
API POND MELAFIX
melaleuca liquidProduct Information Product Type OTC ANIMAL DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:17163-176 Route of Administration TOPICAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength CAJUPUT OIL (UNII: J3TO6BUQ37) (CAJUPUT OIL - UNII:J3TO6BUQ37) CAJUPUT OIL 5 g in 100 mL Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:17163-176-02 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2 NDC:17163-176-03 1893 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date unapproved drug other 01/01/2005 Labeler - MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. (049630700) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. 049630700 manufacture, api manufacture