FLOR-MAX
For tra and basa catfish — bacillary necrosis (BNP) caused by Edwardsiella ictaluriFor intestinal infection caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri in tra and basa catfish (pangasius). An oral solution with 20% Florfenicol, mixed into the fish feed. Use as labelled or as directed by a veterinarian.
- 20%
- Florfenicol (20 g/100 ml)
- 1 L
- per 20 t of fish per day (fish over 2 months)
- 7 – 10
- days in a row, in feed once a day
- 12 days
- withdrawal before harvest
- Form
- Oral solution
- Pack
- 500 ml, 1 kg
- Reg. no.
- LA.TS6-08
- Certificate
- 3316/GCN-CNTY-QLT
For tra and basa catfish
- Registered use
Intestinal infection caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri
For intestinal infection caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri in tra and basa catfish (pangasius).
- Common name
Bacillary necrosis of pangasius (BNP)
The common name for the disease caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri in tra and basa catfish.
- How to use
In feed, once a day
Feed for 7 – 10 days in a row. The dose depends on fish age — under or over 2 months (see Dosage).
Florfenicol — an in-feed antibiotic
Every 100 ml of FLOR-MAX contains 20 g of Florfenicol, a phenicol-class antibiotic, as an oral solution to mix into fish feed. Antibiotics only work against bacterial disease — confirm the diagnosis with a veterinarian before use.
Steps for a fish pond
- Confirm the diseaseWith a veterinarian, before medicating
- Dose by fish ageBy tonnes of fish or kg of feed per day
- Mix with 20% of feedOnce a day, 7 – 10 days in a row
- 12-day withdrawalBefore harvest
Dosage by fish age
As labelled. Work it out by fish biomass or by daily feed — use one or the other.- Tra and basa catfish under 2 months1 L per 15 – 20 t of fishOr 1 L per 1,000 – 1,400 kg of feed. Once a day, 7 – 10 days in a row.
- Tra and basa catfish over 2 months1 L per 20 t of fishOr 1 L per 600 – 1,000 kg of feed. Once a day, 7 – 10 days in a row.
- Withdrawal before harvest12 daysStop use 12 days before harvest.
How to mix into feed
- 1Work out the daily amountBy fish age and fish biomass or daily feed — see the table above or the calculator.
- 2Mix with about 20% of the day’s feedMake sure every fish eats the medicated feed.
- 3Pellet feed: dilute in clean waterUse just enough water (1 L of water per 6 – 7 kg of pellets) and spray evenly on the feed.
- 4Air-dry for 30 minutesThen feed the fish. Once a day, 7 – 10 days in a row.
The dose may change with actual pond conditions and how severe the infection is. Close the bottle right after use if the product is not finished.
Reference amounts from the label — the dose may change with pond conditions and how severe the infection is; use as directed by a veterinarian.
Right disease, right dose, full course
- 01Right diseaseUse only when tra or basa catfish have an Edwardsiella ictaluri infection, confirmed as directed by a veterinarian.
- 02Right doseDose by fish age; mix with about 20% of the day’s feed so every fish eats the medicine. Do not overdose.
- 03Full courseIn feed once a day for 7 – 10 days in a row; do not stop early on your own.
- 04Withdrawal before harvestStop use 12 days before harvest.
!FLOR-MAX is a veterinary medicine containing an antibiotic. Use as labelled or as directed by a veterinarian.
Registration
| Active ingredient | Florfenicol 20 g; solvent to 100 ml |
| Dosage form | Oral solution (in-feed) |
| Target species | Tra and basa catfish (pangasius) |
| Pack | 500 ml, 1 kg |
| Registration no. | LA.TS6-08 |
| Certificate | 3316/GCN-CNTY-QLT |
| Withdrawal before harvest | 12 days |
| Manufacturer | Than Vuong GMP-WHO factory |
Composition · NotesComposition and notes
Composition
Florfenicol: 20 g; solvent to 100 ml.
Phenicol-class antibiotic. Oral solution.
Notes
- Packaging
- Close the bottle right after use if the product is not finished.
- Medicated feed
- Let it air-dry for 30 minutes before feeding the fish.
- Dosage
- May change with actual pond conditions and how severe the infection is.
- Harvest
- Stop use 12 days before harvest.
FAQFrequently asked questions
- What is FLOR-MAX used for?
- FLOR-MAX is for tra and basa catfish (pangasius). Registered use: for intestinal infection caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri in tra and basa catfish — known as bacillary necrosis of pangasius (BNP).
- What is the FLOR-MAX dose for tra and basa catfish?
- Fish under 2 months: 1 L per 15 – 20 t of fish, or 1 L per 1,000 – 1,400 kg of feed. Fish over 2 months: 1 L per 20 t of fish, or 1 L per 600 – 1,000 kg of feed. Mix into feed once a day for 7 – 10 days in a row.
- How do I mix FLOR-MAX into feed?
- Mix the needed amount with about 20% of the day’s feed and make sure every fish eats it. For pellet feed, dilute in just enough clean water (1 L of water per 6 – 7 kg of pellets), spray evenly on the feed and let it air-dry for 30 minutes before feeding.
- What is the FLOR-MAX withdrawal period?
- Stop use 12 days before harvest.
- Is FLOR-MAX an antibiotic?
- Yes. FLOR-MAX contains Florfenicol, a phenicol-class antibiotic. Use it as labelled or as directed by a veterinarian, complete the course, and stop use 12 days before harvest.
- What packaging does FLOR-MAX come in?
- FLOR-MAX comes in 500 ml and 1 kg.
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