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Animal NDC 55999-081-56 Metroplex

Metronidazole

Animal Product Information

Field Name Field Value
Animal NDC Code 55999-081-56
Proprietary Name Metroplex 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 Metronidazole 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
    MetroPlex™ is an effective and safe treatment for several protozoan and anaerobic bacterial diseases of fish (Cryptocaryon, Hexamita, Ichthyophthirius). It does not adversely affect the filter bed and is easily removed with carbon. There is little danger of overdosing.
Active Ingredient(s)
  • Metronidazole
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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Veterinary Indications



MetroPlex™ is an effective and safe treatment for several protozoan and anaerobic bacterial diseases of fish (Cryptocaryon, Hexamita, Ichthyophthirius). It does not adversely affect the filter bed and is easily removed with carbon. There is little danger of overdosing.


Dosage & Administration



DIRECTIONS: Use 1-2 measures (included) for every 40 L (10 US gallons). Repeat every 2 days for up to 3 weeks or until symptoms disappear. Turn off UV, ozone, and chemical filtration. To feed, blend 1 measure with about 1 tablespoon of frozen food paste. To minimize loss during feeding use with Focus™. To enhance palatability use with GarlicGuard™ or Entice™. Food may be refrozen.


Other



Active ingredients: metronidazole (70%)

Inactive ingredients: excipients (30%)

Seachem Laboratories Inc. • 1000 Seachem Drive, Madison, GA 30650

www.seachem.com • [email protected]


Safe Handling Warning



For use in ornamental aquariums only. Not for human consumption.


Principal Display Panel - 5 G Vial Carton



MetroPlex™

TREATS
PROTOZOAN
PARASITES
& BACTERIAL
DISEASES

Treats Protozoan Parasites and
Anaerobic Bacterial Diseases

(Cryptocaryon, Hexamita,
Ichthyophthirius)

Marine & Freshwater

Net Contents: 5 g (0.18 oz)

Seachem®


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