API STRESS COAT
- Manufacturer
- MARS FISHCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC. | MARS FISCARE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Effective date
- 2025-03-21
- Label type
- OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 8
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 02:44:29
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Full prescribing information#
DESCRIPTION SECTION
BENEFITS:
Removes chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals to make tap water safe for fish. Contains Aloe Vera, which promotes healing and regeneration of damaged fish tissue and forms a synthetic slime coat to help prevent electrolyte loss. Proven to reduce fish stress, which can result from changing water, poor water quality and handling fish. High stress levels can cause fish to lose their slime coat and be more susceptible to disease.
STRESS COAT is proven to reduce fish stress by 40%.
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
WHEN TO USE:
When setting up an aquarium, adding or changing water, when adding new fish, or when fish are damaged by injury or disease.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
DIRECTIONS:
Add 5 ml per 10 U.S. gallons (38 L) of water or 1/2 cup (120 ml) for each 240 U.S. gallons (912 L) of aquarium water. Double the dose to replace slime coat and to repair damaged skin and fins.
REFERENCES SECTION
TIP:
Use STRESS COAT together with API STRESS ZYME to assure good water quality and a healthy, clean aquatic environment.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SECTION
For ornamental fish use only; not to be used on fish intended for human consumption.
Keep out of reach of children.
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
API
STRESS
COAT+
MAKES TAP WATER SAFE
Removes chlorine and chloramines
Detoxifies heavy metals
PROTECTS FISH
the healing power of Aloe vera
Proven to reduce fish stress
Replaces slime coat
GUIDE
Start Up and
Change Water
Adding
Fish
64 FL OZ (1.89 L)
Treats up to 3,786 U.S. gallons (14,332 L)
of fresh or salt water
MADE IN USA
DailyMed Product Concepts#
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17163-085-01 | API STRESS COAT | 29 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 29 | 8 | |
| 17163-085-03 | API STRESS COAT | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 118 | 8 | |
| 17163-085-05 | API STRESS COAT | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 473 | 8 | |
| 17163-085-06 | API STRESS COAT | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP | LIQUID | 473 | 8 | |
| 17163-085-07 | API STRESS COAT | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 946 | 8 | |
| 17163-085-08 | API STRESS COAT | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 236 | 8 | |
| 17163-085-10 | API STRESS COAT | 3785 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 3785 | 8 | |
| 17163-085-11 | API STRESS COAT | 1893 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 1893 | 8 | |
| 17163-085-14 | API STRESS COAT | 18927 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 18927 | 8 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- API STRESS COAT
- Aloe Vera
- ALOE VERA LEAF
- SODIUM THIOSULFATE
- EDETIC ACID
- POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED
- WATER
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 17163-085 | 17163-085-01, 17163-085-03, 17163-085-08, 17163-085-05, 17163-085-11, 17163-085-10, 17163-085-14, 17163-085-06, 17163-085-07 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| ALOE VERA LEAF | ZY81Z83H0X | ACTIB |
| SODIUM THIOSULFATE | HX1032V43M | IACT |
| EDETIC ACID | 9G34HU7RV0 | IACT |
| POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED | FZ989GH94E | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
Source Document#
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.

