Animal NDC 17163-513-17 Api Super Ick Cure
Nitrofurazone

Animal Product Information

Field Name Field Value
Animal NDC Code 17163-513-17
Proprietary Name Api Super Ick Cure What is the Proprietary Name?
The proprietary name also known as the trade name is the name of the product chosen by the medication labeler for marketing purposes.
Non-Proprietary Name Nitrofurazone What is the Non-Proprietary Name?
The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
Labeler Name Mars Fishcare North America, Inc.
Product Type Otc Animal Drug
Usage Information
    Diagnostic ChartIch: Ich is a protozoan parasite capable of infecting all aquarium fish. The disease is highly contagious and will spread to all fish in the aquarium. In early stages of infection, no white spots are seen, but symptoms may include darting in the aquarium and scratching against the gravel and ornaments. Labored breathing and lingering at the water's surface may also be observed.Treatment TipsQuarantine aquarium. Remove any dead fish immediately. Do not remove or add any live fish to the infected aquarium. Ich parasites can be spread to other aquariums by nets, algae scrapers and wet hands.The lifecycle of the Ich parasite speeds up as the water temperature rises. So raising the water temperature to 82 F (28 C) may improve results.To aid osmoregulation and ease stress of infected fish in freshwater aquariums, add 1 tablespoon of API AQUARIUM SALT for each 5 gallons (19 L) of aquarium water, or 1-1/4 cup for each 100 gallons (378 L).
Active Ingredient(s)
  • Malachite Green
  • Nitrofurazone
Marketing Category UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER What is the Marketing Category?
Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

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Api Super Ick Cure Animal Product Labeling Information

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Otc - Active Ingredient



Active Ingredients: 7.2 mg Malachite Green and 120 mg Nitrofurazone per teaspoon.


Dosage & Administration



Directions for Use:

For best results, remove activated carbon or filter cartridge from filter and continue aeration.

For each 20 gallons (75 L) of water add 1 scoop (1 tsp.). For larger systems, for each 240 gallons (908 L) of water add 12 scoops (4 Tbsp.), or for each 960 gallons  (3,634L) of water add one cup. Repeat dose after 48 hours. Wait another 48 hours then change 25% of the aquarium water and add API BIO-CHEM ZORB, fresh activated carbon or replace filter cartridge. Caution: Some scaleless fish are sensitive to this medication; therefore, treat at half the normal dose.


Indications & Usage



Diagnostic Chart

Ich: Ich is a protozoan parasite capable of infecting all aquarium fish. The disease is highly contagious and will spread to all fish in the aquarium. In early stages of infection, no white spots are seen, but symptoms may include darting in the aquarium and scratching against the gravel and ornaments. Labored breathing and lingering at the water's surface may also be observed.

Treatment Tips

Quarantine aquarium. Remove any dead fish immediately. Do not remove or add any live fish to the infected aquarium. Ich parasites can be spread to other aquariums by nets, algae scrapers and wet hands.

The lifecycle of the Ich parasite speeds up as the water temperature rises. So raising the water temperature to 82 F (28 C) may improve results.

To aid osmoregulation and ease stress of infected fish in freshwater aquariums, add 1 tablespoon of API AQUARIUM SALT for each 5 gallons (19 L) of aquarium water, or 1-1/4 cup for each 100 gallons (378 L).


Warnings And Precautions



KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

For aquarium use only.

Not for human consumption or for 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:

Nitrofurazone, an active ingredient in Super Ick Cure, 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 or wash hands afterwards.

NOTE: This medication will discolor water and may stain aquarium sealant and ornaments. Use API BIO-CHEM ZORB or activated carbon 48 hours after final treatment to remove color from water.


Package Label.Principal Display Panel



API

SUPER ICK CURE

TREATS ICH (WHITE SPOT) DISEASE

Disrupts the lifecycle of the Ich parasite

Combats secondary bacterial infections

Ich

Ich Parasite (Magnified 100X)

GUIDE

Fish Problem

Solving

850 g

Treats 3,270 U.S. gallons (12,375 L) of fresh or salt water


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