Label: API SUPER ICK CURE- nitrofurazone powder
- NDC Code(s): 17163-512-12
- Packager: MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Category: OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: unapproved drug other
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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.
Caution: Some scaleless fish our sensitive to this medication; therefore,start at half the normal dose.
Some saltwater invertebrates, such as corals, may be sensitive to this product, so it is not recommended for reef aquariums.
Note: this medication will discolor water and may stain aquarium sealant and ornaments. Use API BIO-CHEM ZORB or activated carbon 48 hours after final treatment to remove color from water.
This package treats up to 100 gallons.
Two doses required for full course of treatment. -
INDICATIONS & USAGE
Diagnostic Chart
Ich:
The most common symptom is white spots on the body of the fish. Early symptom is white spots on body of the fish. Early Symptoms may include darting in the aquarium and scratching against the gravel and ornaments. Labored breathing and lingering at the water's surface may also be observed. The lifecycle of the Ick parasite speeds up as the water temperature rises. So raising the water temperature to 82 F (28 C) may improve results. -
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 Nitrofurazone, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
HUMAN WARNING:
Carcinogenesis:
Nitrofurazone, an active ingredient in Super Ick Cure, has been shown to produce mammary tumors on rats and ovarian tumors on mice.
Some people may be hypersensitive to this product.
Either wear gloves when dosing or wash hands afterwards. - PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
API SUPER ICK CURE
nitrofurazone powderProduct Information Product Type OTC ANIMAL DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:17163-512 Route of Administration TOPICAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength NITROFURAZONE (UNII: X8XI70B5Z6) (NITROFURAZONE - UNII:X8XI70B5Z6) NITROFURAZONE 60 mg in 2 g MALACHITE GREEN (UNII: 12058M7ORO) (MALACHITE GREEN CATION - UNII:AWT9R95TV1) MALACHITE GREEN 3.6 mg in 2 g Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X) SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4) Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:17163-512-12 20 g in 1 BOX Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date unapproved drug other 03/01/2011 Labeler - MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. (049630700)