Label: METROPLEX- metronidazole powder

  • NDC Code(s): 55999-081-12, 55999-081-15, 55999-081-18, 55999-081-56, view more
    55999-081-57
  • Packager: Seachem Laboratories Inc.
  • Category: OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: unapproved drug other

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  • VETERINARY INDICATIONS

    MetroPlex™ is an effective and safe treatment for several protozoan and anaerobic bacterial diseases of fish (Cryptocaryon, Hexamita, Ichthyophthirius). It does not adversely affect the filter bed and is easily removed with carbon. There is little danger of overdosing.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    DIRECTIONS: Use 1-2 measures (included) for every 40 L (10 US gallons). Repeat every 2 days for up to 3 weeks or until symptoms disappear. Turn off UV, ozone, and chemical filtration. To feed, blend 1 measure with about 1 tablespoon of frozen food paste. To minimize loss during feeding use with Focus™. To enhance palatability use with GarlicGuard™ or Entice™. Food may be refrozen.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Active ingredients: metronidazole (70%)

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Inactive ingredients: excipients (30%)

  • SAFE HANDLING WARNING

    For use in ornamental aquariums only. Not for human consumption.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Seachem Laboratories Inc. • 1000 Seachem Drive, Madison, GA 30650

    www.seachem.com • support@seachem.com

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 g Vial Carton

    MetroPlex™

    TREATS
    PROTOZOAN
    PARASITES
    & BACTERIAL
    DISEASES

    Treats Protozoan Parasites and
    Anaerobic Bacterial Diseases

    (Cryptocaryon, Hexamita,
    Ichthyophthirius)

    Marine & Freshwater

    Net Contents: 5 g (0.18 oz)

    Seachem®

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 g Vial Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    METROPLEX 
    metronidazole powder
    Product Information
    Product TypeOTC ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55999-081
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Metronidazole (UNII: 140QMO216E) (Metronidazole - UNII:140QMO216E) Metronidazole700 mg  in 1 g
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55999-081-566 in 1 CASE
    1NDC:55999-081-571 in 1 CARTON
    1NDC:55999-081-125 g in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC
    2NDC:55999-081-15100 g in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC
    3NDC:55999-081-181000 g in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    Unapproved drug other01/01/2007
    Labeler - Seachem Laboratories Inc. (133041806)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Seachem Laboratories Inc.133041806MANUFACTURE, API MANUFACTURE
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