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Syncaine (Canada)

This treatment applies to the following species:
Company: Syndel

Tricaine Methanesulfonate Soluble Powder 100% w/w

ANESTHETIC/SEDATION

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):

Tricaine Methanesulfonate

1000mg/g

VETERINARY USE ONLY

DIN 02168510

Syncaine Indications

SYNCAINE is used for anesthesia or sedation of salmonids.

Dosage and Administration

● Use only plastic or glass containers for SYNCAINE solutions.

● Dissolve 40-50mg of SYNCAINE powder per litre of water.

● Immerse fish until desired depth of sedation or anesthesia is reached.

● The maximum exposure time is 30 minutes.

● Immerse fish in clean water until recovery is complete.

● For best results use freshly made SYNCAINE solutions.

Cautions:

● Use at water temperatures of 10°C or greater.

● Fish should not be fed for 48 hours prior to anaesthetization.

● Avoid excessive handling and overcrowding during and around the time of anaesthesia.

● Always test dose and response with a small group of fish first.

● Maintain adequate oxygenation and acidity of solutions and change SYNCAINE solution frequently. Buffering with sodium bicarbonate may be required.

● Avoid exposure of SYNCAINE solutions to UV light as this may cause the SYNCAINE solutions to become toxic to the fish.

● Keep SYNCAINE solutions away from eggs and milt.

Warnings

● Treated fish must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least 5 days after the latest treatment with this drug when used at water temperature of 10°C or greater.

● Wear impervious gloves when handling SYNCAINE solutions.

● Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

● Store at room temperature (15°C to 30°C), in a cool dry place.

● Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

● Dispose of content/containers to a suitable treatment site in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Package Types:

● HDPE container with Net Contents of 100g or 1000g.

Manufactured by:

SYNDEL CANADA

CONTACT US

Phone:

+1 800 663 2282

Mail:

12-4376 Boban Drive, Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9T 6A7

syndel.com

sales@syndel.com

Ver 030824

NET:

 

100G

VER. 052724

1000G

VER. 052724

CPN: 1244000.9

SYNDEL CANADA
12-4376 BOBAN DRIVE, NANAIMO, BC, V9T 6A7
Telephone:   250-585-2006
Technical Service:   250-585-2006
Order Desk:   800-663-2282
Toll-Free:   800-663-2282
Fax:   250-585-5300
Website:   www.syndel.com
Email:   info@syndel.ca
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