METROPLEX- metronidazole powder

Metroplex by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Metroplex by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Seachem Laboratories Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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VETERINARY INDICATIONS

MetroPlex™ is an effective and safe treatment for several protozoan and anaerobic bacterial diseases of fish (Cryptocaryon, Hexamita, Ichthyophthirius). It does not adversely affect the filter bed and is easily removed with carbon. There is little danger of overdosing.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

DIRECTIONS: Use 1-2 measures (included) for every 40 L (10 US gallons). Repeat every 2 days for up to 3 weeks or until symptoms disappear. Turn off UV, ozone, and chemical filtration. To feed, blend 1 measure with about 1 tablespoon of frozen food paste. To minimize loss during feeding use with Focus™. To enhance palatability use with GarlicGuard™ or Entice™. Food may be refrozen.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Active ingredients: metronidazole (70%)

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Inactive ingredients: excipients (30%)

SAFE HANDLING WARNING

For use in ornamental aquariums only. Not for human consumption.

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Seachem Laboratories Inc. 1000 Seachem Drive, Madison, GA 30650

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 g Vial Carton

MetroPlex™

TREATS
PROTOZOAN
PARASITES
& BACTERIAL
DISEASES

Treats Protozoan Parasites and
Anaerobic Bacterial Diseases

(Cryptocaryon, Hexamita,
Ichthyophthirius)

Marine & Freshwater

Net Contents: 5 g (0.18 oz)

Seachem®

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

METROPLEX 
metronidazole powder

Product Information
Product Type	OTC ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 55999-081
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Metronidazole (UNII: 140QMO216E) (Metronidazole - UNII:140QMO216E)	Metronidazole	700 mg  in 1 g

Product Characteristics
Color	WHITE	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 55999-081-56	6 in 1 CASE
1	NDC: 55999-081-57	1 in 1 CARTON
1	NDC: 55999-081-12	5 g in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC
2	NDC: 55999-081-15	100 g in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC
3	NDC: 55999-081-18	1000 g in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Unapproved drug other		01/01/2007

Labeler - Seachem Laboratories Inc. (133041806)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Seachem Laboratories Inc.		133041806	MANUFACTURE, API MANUFACTURE