API FURAN-2- nitrofurazone powder

API FURAN-2 by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

API FURAN-2 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 ingredient: 85 mg Nitrofurazone per packet.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Directions for Use:

For best results, remove filter media and continue aeration

For each 10 gallons 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 male a final 25% water change and add fresh filter media.

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.

TIP: Antibiotic medication may inhibit the biological filter. Adding API QUICK START, a nitrifying bacteria,is recommended after treatment to boost the biological filter.

This package treats up to 100 gallons. Four doses required for full course of treatment.

INDICATIONS & USAGE

Diagnostic Chart

Hemorrhagic Septicemia:

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

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 abnormal osmotic function resulting in fluid accumulation to the eyes and/or body.

Open Red Sores:

A bacterial infection that causes open red sores on the 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.

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:

Fishmay 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 THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

For aquarium use only.

Not for human consumption or 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 Nitrofurazone, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

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

HUMAN WARNING:

Carcinogenesis: Nitrafurazone, an active ingredient in Furan-2, has been shown to produce mammary tumors on rats and ovarian tumors on mice.

Some people may be hypersensitive to this product.

Either wear gloves when dosing wash hands afterwards

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Diagnostic Chart

On Back

10 Powder

Packets

Use In Fresh and Saltwater Aquariums

AOI

FURAN-2

TREATS BACTERIAL FISH DISEASE

Treats a wide variety of bacterial fish infections

Open Red Sores

Gill Disease

Eye Cloud

Body Slime

Fin and Tail Rot

Hemorrhagic Septicemia

GUIDE

Fish Problem

Solving

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

API FURAN-2 
nitrofurazone powder

Product Information
Product Type	OTC ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 17163-070
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
NITROFURAZONE (UNII: X8XI70B5Z6) (NITROFURAZONE - UNII:X8XI70B5Z6)	NITROFURAZONE	85 mg  in 2 g

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 17163-070-16	10 in 1 PACKAGE
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 FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. (049630700)