The product should not be used in the following tropical fish species: Apistogramma (Mikrogeophagus) ramirez, Balantiocheilos melanopterus, Etroplus suratensis, Melanotaenia maccullochi, Monodactylus argenteus, Phenacogrammus interruptus and Scatophagus argus.
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substance.
Do not exceed the dose recommended for each category of fish.
Brood stock anaesthetised for stripping should be immersed in unmedicated water immediately before collection of eggs or milt to avoid significant direct contact of either with the product.
As solutions of the veterinary medicinal product are slightly acidic, the use of phosphate or imidazole buffer has been proposed to reduce stress.
In case of overdose, remove fish immediately to aerated water of the same composition and temperature that is free from anaesthetic. Overdose or prolonged exposure to the product may cause respiratory failure and death.
In order to protect the environment, used solution must either be filtered using activated charcoal filters prior to dilution in the effluent to be discharged from the farm or it must be transferred to a holding tank filled with water with subsequent controlled release for dilution in the effluent to be discharged from the farm. See further information section.
Withdrawal period
Fish must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Fish may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 70 degree days after the last treatment.
Operator safety
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or label to the doctor.
People with known hypersensitivity to tricaine mesilate (tricaine methanesulphonate) should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product.
Personal protective equipment consisting of impermeable rubber gloves should be worn when handling the veterinary medicinal product.
Do not create dust when handling the powder or preparing the anaesthetic solution. In case of accidental inhalation of dust, move to fresh air and if breathing is affected, seek medical advice immediately and show the doctor the product label. In situations where dust is created when handling the powder, wear a disposable half mask respirator conforming to European Standard EN 149, or a non-disposable respirator to European Standard EN 140 with a filter to EN 143.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of accidental contact, immediately wash the affected area with plenty of clean running water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling the product.
Wash hands after use.