PARAGUARD- glutaral and malachite green liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

GLUTARAL (UNII: T3C89M417N) (GLUTARAL - UNII:T3C89M417N), Malachite Green (UNII: 12058M7ORO) (MALACHITE GREEN CATION - UNII:AWT9R95TV1)

Available from:

Seachem Laboratories Inc.

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC

Therapeutic 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.

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

PARAGUARD- GLUTARAL AND MALACHITE GREEN LIQUID
SEACHEM LABORATORIES INC.
_Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and
effective, and this labeling has not been_
_approved by FDA. For further information about unapproved drugs,
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PARAGUARD™
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.
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.
Not recommended for reef aquaria. As an alternative, use Seachem's
MetroPlex™.
WARNING! Do not eat, drink, or get into eyes! In case of eye exposure,
promptly & thoroughly wash
eyes with water & seek medical attention.
Aquarium Use Only!
Keep Away from Children!
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
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
®
PARAGUARD
glutaral and malachite green liquid
Seachem Laboratories Inc.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT T YPE
OTC ANIMAL DRUG
ITE M CODE (SOURCE )
NDC:559 9 9 -0 6 1
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
TOPICAL
ACTIVE INGREDIENT/ACTIVE MOIETY
INGREDIENT NAME
BAS