Syncaine (Canada)
This treatment applies to the following species:
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: |
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100G |
VER. 052724 |
1000G |
VER. 052724 |
CPN: 1244000.9
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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