Fish Zole is one of the most popular fish antibiotics available, it is manufactured by Thomas Labs. The ingredient is Metronidazole and comes in 250 mg strength as Fish Zole, and in 500 mg strength as Fish Zole Forte.
Manufacturer Description & Dosage Information
What is Metronidazole used for in Humans and pets?
Thomas Labs Manufacturer Description:
Fish Zole (Metronidazole) exerts a bactericidal action on gram positive and some gram negative bacteria. It is effective against a number of pathogentic bacteria associated with ornamental fish diseases, including areomonas and pseudomonas genera and mysobacterial group (gill diseases, chondrococcus). It is useful in the control of “Hole-in-the-Head” and “Angel Problems” in Cichlid and Discus.
Dosage & Administration
Add one tablet (250 mg) into aquarium for each 10 gallons of water to be treated. Repeat in 24 hours. It is suggested that a partial water change be made between treatments. While treatment duration depends on type and severity of the infection, it is recommended that extended medication baths continue for a minimum of 5 days and not more than 10 days. Discontinue treatment with this medication if no improvement is noted within 5 days. To remove harmless yellow color, change 20% of water and use charcoal filter until clear.
Caution
Keep out of reach of children. For aquarium use only. Intended for ornamental fish and/or ornamental organisms, and not intended for use with fish for human consumption.
Ingredients
250 mg Metronidazole
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature of 59°-86°F. (15°-30°C).
Available Sizes:
30 count, 60 count, 100 count
What is Metronidazole used for in Pets?
What is Metronidazole used for in Humans?