API E.M. ERYTHROMYCIN- erythromycin powder 
MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Drug Label

Active Ingredients: 200 mg Erythromycin per packet.

Directions for Use:

For best results, remove activated carbon or filter cartridge from filter and continue operation.

For each 10 gallons (38 L) of water, empty one packet directly into aquarium.

Repeat does after 24 hours.

Wait another 24 hours then change 25% of the aquarium water.

Repeat this treatment for a second time, for a total of 4 doses.

Then make a final 25% water change and add fresh activated carbon or replace filter cartridge.

Treatment may be repeated, if necessary.

This package treats up to 100 gallons.

Four doses required for full course of treatment.

Diagnostic Chart

Fin and Tail Rot:

Fins appear ragged and split. In severe cases, fins and tails are almost completely eroded. Secondary fungal infections, observed as white, "cottony" growth, commonly occur.

Open Red Sores:

A bacterial infection that causes open red sores on body. Infection can range from very small ulcers to deep skin lesions. Coloring can range from reddish or gray ulcers to very dark areas associated with necrotic (dying) tissue.

Mouth Fungus:

Common bacterial infection that affects the mouth and other soft tissue. Fungus-like in appearance with red periphery. If left untreated severe erosion and lesions will develop

Hemorrhagic Septicemia:

A bacterial infection of the bloodstream. Fish may show blood streaks on the body and fins, bleeding (red patches) and localized swelling.

Bacterial Gill Disease:

Fish may breathe heavily and show bright red gills. Fish may sit at bottom of aquarium or near the water's surface. However, visual diagnosis is often difficult.

KEEP OUT OF 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 Silica, crystalline, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Diagnostic Chart

On Back

10

Powder

Packets

Use In Fresh and Saltwater Aquariums

API

E.M. ERYTHROMYCIN

TREATS BACTERIAL FISH DISEASE

Broad spectrum control of bacterial

fish infections

Open Red Sores

Fin and Tail Rot

Mouth Fungus

Hemorrhagic Septicemia

Gill Disease

GUIDE

Fish Problem

Solving

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API E.M. ERYTHROMYCIN 
erythromycin powder
Product Information
Product TypeOTC ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17163-055
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ERYTHROMYCIN (UNII: 63937KV33D) (ERYTHROMYCIN - UNII:63937KV33D) ERYTHROMYCIN200 mg  in 2 g
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:17163-055-1610 in 1 BOX
12 g in 1 PACKET
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
unapproved drug other03/01/2011
Labeler - MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. (049630700)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.049630700manufacture, relabel, repack

Revised: 12/2021
Document Id: 82b57d2d-dc93-4a56-9558-d9d3d65a7d11
Set id: 22726a17-d459-4550-ad34-81beeea28bfc
Version: 7
Effective Time: 20211229
 
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