API E.M. Erythromycin

Manufacturer
MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Effective date
2021-12-29
Label type
OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
Version
7
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 02:41:14

Label at a glance#

ProductAPI E.M. Erythromycin
Active ingredientERYTHROMYCIN
Label structure5 sections

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active Ingredients: 200 mg Erythromycin per packet.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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 SECTION

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 SECTION

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.

PACKAGE LABEL.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

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DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
ERYTHROMYCIN Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
17163-055-16API E.M. Erythromycin2 g in 1 PACKETPOWDER27
17163-055-16API E.M. Erythromycin10 in 1 BOXPOWDER107

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
17163-055API E.M. ERYTHROMYCIN (ERYTHROMYCIN) POWDER [MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.]72 package rows20211230_22726a17-d459-4550-ad34-81beeea28bfc.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
17163-05517163-055-16

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ERYTHROMYCIN63937KV33DACTIB

Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
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ErythromycinERYTHROMYCINGolden State Medical Supply, Inc.0c05e1f7-a3d4-8e69-e063-6394a90aecc32026-04-21Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
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generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
ErythromycinERYTHROMYCINSentiss Pharmaceuticals LLC4da0e351-383f-55da-e063-6394a90a8eba2026-03-31Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
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generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
ErythromycinERYTHROMYCINTorrent Pharmaceuticals Limited933049f6-61b9-4ed5-b6b7-60c5037e21152026-03-05Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
ErythromycinERYTHROMYCINRedpharm Drug301ee5ad-3b6c-1152-e063-6294a90a54e72025-12-23Adverse reactionsName fallback
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ErythromycinERYTHROMYCINA-S Medication Solutions2be16639-b153-407b-b43d-3a2bcf66151e2025-12-03Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
EryERYTHROMYCINPadagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd9a63da11-01be-4c63-a260-e6bdbb4a7a692025-10-31Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
ErythromycinERYTHROMYCINPD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.e54d66fa-93bb-4339-a75e-194a2e4488aa2025-10-20Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
ErythromycinERYTHROMYCINBryant Ranch Prepack10ad1391-32fc-40c0-96d0-675f3c91429f2025-10-20Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
ERYTHROMYCINERYTHROMYCINAscend Laboratories, LLC3b415e31-e5d4-4990-8021-78459af733722025-10-17Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
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generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
ErythromycinERYTHROMYCINA-S Medication Solutions99eb7dbc-6ba9-4122-ad1e-5cae731869322025-05-02Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
Erythromycin EthylsuccinateERYTHROMYCINAmneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC581d7430-1a80-42a6-befb-4c3ae81403922025-04-25Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
ErythromycinERYTHROMYCINST. MARY'S MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY2cc726c2-3746-6dbf-e063-6294a90a789f2025-01-28Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN
EryERYTHROMYCINBryant Ranch Prepack912f5941-6f70-4b75-9391-76aada88024d2024-12-24Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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