API E.M. ERYTHROMYCIN- erythromycin powder

API E.M. Erythromycin by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

API E.M. Erythromycin by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active Ingredients: 200 mg Erythromycin per packet.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

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.

INDICATIONS & USAGE

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.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

API E.M. ERYTHROMYCIN 
erythromycin powder

Product Information
Product Type	OTC ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 17163-055
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
ERYTHROMYCIN (UNII: 63937KV33D) (ERYTHROMYCIN - UNII:63937KV33D)	ERYTHROMYCIN	200 mg  in 2 g

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 17163-055-16	10 in 1 BOX
1		2 g in 1 PACKET

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
unapproved drug other		03/01/2011

Labeler - MARS FISCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. (049630700)