Praziquantel – Prazi-Med Powder 50g for Aquarium & Pond Fish

Prazi-Med (50g) is a 100% pure praziquantel immersion powder (50g bulk pack; treats up to 5,000 US gallons; net weight 50 grams) manufactured for Aqion LLC for use in ornamental finfish.

FDA Regulatory Status (MIF 900-054)

Listed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Index of Legally Marketed Unapproved New Animal Drugs for Minor Species under MIF 900-054. Extra-label use is prohibited.

Indexed Indication for Use

For the control of mortality due to internal parasites (trematodes/flukes and cestodes/tapeworms) and external parasites (trematodes/flukes) in ornamental finfish, except Callichthyidae and Clariidae catfish.

Dosage and Administration

• Dose: Administer as an immersion bath at 10.2 mg praziquantel per US gallon (2.7 mg/L) of water on Day 1 and repeat on Day 8 (two total doses, 7 days apart).
• Preparation: Measure total water volume accurately before dosing. Remove activated carbon and pause UV sterilization or foam fractionators during bath administration; maintain vigorous aeration and water circulation. Pre-slurry the measured powder in a small container of system water before dispersing evenly into an area of strong flow.
• Product Insert: Review the complete Prazi-Med Product Insert (MIF 900-054) prior to use.

Limitations, Contraindications & Warnings

• Species Contraindication: Do not use in Callichthyidae (armored catfish, including Corydoras) or Clariidae (walking catfish).
• Permitted Settings: For use only in personal home aquariums, personal home ponds, or public aquariums and zoos. Not for use in commercial ornamental fish operations.
• Not for Human or Food-Fish Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in fish intended for human or animal consumption. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Storage: Store in original closed container at or below 25°C (77°F), protected from moisture, direct light, and heat.