API POND MELAFIX
- Manufacturer
- MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Effective date
- 2019-12-19
- Label type
- OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 02:40:37
Label at a glance#
Contacts and useful links#
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Full prescribing information#
DESCRIPTION SECTION
API MAKES POND CARE EASIER
Helping pond owners maintain clean, clear water and healthy, active fish is good at API. Visit
www.apifishcare.com for pond tips and an easy-to-use calculator to estimate the size of your pond for better, easier pond care.
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
WHY USE MELAFIX?
Quickly heals bacterial infections on Koi and goldfish
Promotes re-growth of damaged fins and tissue
Reduces risk of disease spread when introducing new fish
Made from a botanical extract
MELAFIX uses the antibacterial properties of Tea Tree (Melaleuca) to treat bacterial infections in pond fish, including ulcers, open wounds, and fin and tail rot. Healing and tissue re-growth can often be seen within 4 days of treatment. Will not harm the biological filter. Safe for snails, aquatic plants and other wildlife. MELAFIX is also recommended when adding new fish to a pond to reduce the risk of disease outbreak.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
DIRECTIONS
Shake well. Remove carbon from pond filter and turn off UV lights and ozone-producing units, if applicable. Use the dosing cap on the bottle. Add 15 ml (1 Tbsp.) for every 150 U.S. gallons (567 L) of pond water or 1/4 cup (60 ml) for every 600 U.S. gallons (2, 270 L) of pond water.
As a preventative when introducing new fish to the pond: Dose daily for 3 days.
To treat infections or heal wounds: Dose daily for 7 days. Double the dose when treating advanced or chronic infection. Repeat treatment, if necessary.
Notes: A slight foaming may occur during the treatment. When exposed to elevated temperatures, this product may turn cloudy in the bottle. This does not affect the activity of the product.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
Safe for fish and pond plants, as well as surrounding wildlife and pets, when used as directed. For ornamental pond use only
Warning: this product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Contains: Melaleuca 5.0%
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or Comments?
Call us at 1-800-847-0659 or visit us at
www.apifishcare.com.
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
API
POND
MELAFIX
NATURAL
ACTIVE
INGREDIENT
TREATS BACTERIAL
FISH INFECTIONS
Promotes healing of Koi and goldfish
Rapidly repairs damaged fins
Treats fin and tail rot, ulcers and open sores
16 FL OZ (473 ml)
Treats up to 4,800 U.S. Gallons (18,170 L)
Fish Problem
Solving
Guide
US Patent 5,882,647
MADE IN USA
PRODUCT 176B
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17163-176-02 | API POND MELAFIX | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 473 | 4 | |
| 17163-176-03 | API POND MELAFIX | 1893 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 1893 | 4 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- API POND MELAFIX
- Melaleuca
- CAJUPUT OIL
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 17163-176 | 17163-176-02, 17163-176-03 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| CAJUPUT OIL | J3TO6BUQ37 | ACTIB |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cajuputum | CAJUPUT OIL | Boiron | 6c42fb11-2867-3799-e053-2a91aa0a5167 | 2024-04-23 | CAJUPUT OIL | |
| Cajuputum | CAJUPUT OIL | Boiron | 163a595a-669e-4393-e063-6294a90aea0d | 2024-04-16 | CAJUPUT OIL |
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