API FIN AND BODY CURE- doxycycline hyclate powder 
MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and effective, and this labeling has not been approved by FDA. For further information about unapproved drugs, click here.

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Drug Label

Active Ingredient: 250 mg Doxycycline Hyclate per packet.

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 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.

Note: This medication will cause a slight discoloration of water which can be removed with API BIO-CHEM ZORB or activated carbon

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 tail are almost completely eroded. Secondary fungal infections, observed as white, "cottony" growth, commonly occur.

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.

Hemorrhagic Septicemia:

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

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.

Body Slime  and Eye Cloud:

Eyes develop a white haze and/or protrude from the head. Slimy patches appear on the body. Fish may scratch on objects and exhibit rapid breathing. Infection may cause abmormal osmotic funstion resulting in fluid accumulation to the eyes and/or body.

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

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

Diagnostic Chart

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10

Powdered

Packets

API

FIN and BODY CURE

TREATS BACTERIAL FISH DISEASE

Clears both external and internal bacterial infections

Fin and Tail Rot

Eye Cloud

Open Red Sores

Hemorrhagic Septicemia

Body Slime

Gill Disease

GUIDE

Fish Problem

Solving

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API FIN AND BODY CURE 
doxycycline hyclate powder
Product Information
Product TypeOTC ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17163-017
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE (UNII: 19XTS3T51U) (DOXYCYCLINE ANHYDROUS - UNII:334895S862) DOXYCYCLINE ANHYDROUS250 mg  in 2 g
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:17163-017-1610 in 1 BOX
12 g in 1 PACKET
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
unapproved drug other01/01/2017
Labeler - MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. (049630700)

Revised: 12/2021
Document Id: 177ed237-bbaf-4569-9591-b3e28959ed0d
Set id: d66bb4ff-4042-40b5-96ce-fd8363e05a84
Version: 3
Effective Time: 20211229
 
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