Animal NDC 55999-061-03 Paraguard

Glutaral And Malachite Green

Animal Product Information

Field Name Field Value
Animal NDC Code 55999-061-03
Proprietary Name Paraguard 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 Glutaral And Malachite Green 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 Seachem Laboratories Inc.
Product Type Otc Animal Drug
Usage Information
    ParaGuard™ is the only fish and filter safe aldehyde based (10% by weight) parasite control product available (for parasites on fish). Unlike highly toxic and difficult to use formalin based medications, ParaGuard™ contains no formaldehyde or methanol and will not alter pH. ParaGuard™ employs a proprietary, synergistic blend of aldehydes, malachite green, and fish protective polymers that effectively and efficiently eradicates many ectoparasites (e.g. ich, etc.) and external fungal/bacterial/viral lesions (e.g., fin rot). It is particularly useful in hospital and receiving tanks for new fish and whenever new fish are introduced to a community tank.
Active Ingredient(s)
  • Glutaral
  • Malachite Green
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.

Paraguard Animal Product Labeling Information

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Table of Contents



Veterinary Indications



ParaGuard™ is the only fish and filter safe aldehyde based (10% by weight) parasite control product available (for parasites on fish). Unlike highly toxic and difficult to use formalin based medications, ParaGuard™ contains no formaldehyde or methanol and will not alter pH. ParaGuard™ employs a proprietary, synergistic blend of aldehydes, malachite green, and fish protective polymers that effectively and efficiently eradicates many ectoparasites (e.g. ich, etc.) and external fungal/bacterial/viral lesions (e.g., fin rot). It is particularly useful in hospital and receiving tanks for new fish and whenever new fish are introduced to a community tank.


Dosage & Administration



DIRECTIONS: In the aquarium, use 10 mL (1 capful) to every 80 L (20 US gallons). Repeat daily as required as long as fish show no stress. For 1 hour dips, use 3 mL per 4 L (1 US gallon). Dips may be extended if fish show no evidence of stress.


Other



Not recommended for reef aquaria. As an alternative, use Seachem's MetroPlex™.

4 L treats 32,000 L
(8,000 gallons)

Seachem Laboratories Inc. • 1000 Seachem Drive, Madison, GA 30650 • www.seachem.com • Made in the USA


Warnings



WARNING! Do not eat, drink, or get into eyes! In case of eye exposure, promptly & thoroughly wash eyes with water & seek medical attention.


Safe Handling Warning



Aquarium Use Only!

Keep Away from Children!


Principal Display Panel - 4 L Bottle Label



ParaGuard™

Eradicates Ectoparasites
and Fungal, Bacterial,
and Viral Lesions

A Safe Alternative
to Formalin

Marine or
Freshwater

Net 4 L (1.1 gal.)

Seachem®


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