API FURAN-2

Manufacturer
MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Effective date
2021-12-29
Label type
OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
Version
6
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 02:41:15

Label at a glance#

ProductAPI FURAN-2
Active ingredientNITROFURAZONE
Label structure5 sections

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredient: 85 mg Nitrofurazone per packet.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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 SECTION

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 SECTION

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

PACKAGE LABEL.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

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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
17163-070-16API FURAN-210 in 1 PACKAGEPOWDER106
17163-070-16API FURAN-22 g in 1 PACKETPOWDER26

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
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17163-070API FURAN-2 (NITROFURAZONE) POWDER [MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.]62 package rows20211230_f1339c47-224d-4607-a4d6-22ea95a1a6bd.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
17163-07017163-070-16

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
NITROFURAZONEX8XI70B5Z6ACTIB

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