Aquacalm

Western Chemical Inc.
Western Chemical Inc.

AquacalmTM (Metomidate hydrochloride) For immersion use in ornamental finfish only. Not for use in fish intended for human or animal consumption. NOT APPROVED BY FDA – Legally marketed as an FDA indexed product under MIF 900-002. Extra-label use is prohibited. Note--In order to be legally marketed, an animal drug product intended for a minor species must be Approved, Conditionally Approved, or Indexed. THIS PRODUCT IS INDEXED. It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner other than as directed in the labeling. As used on this label, the words "ornamental fish" refer to a wide variety of finfish species maintained primarily for their appearance and do not include any fish that are consumed by humans or food-producing animals.

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

NET CONTENTS: 1, 5, 10 or 50 grams

DESCRIPTION:  Each gram of Aquacalm^TM powder contains 1 gm of metomidate hydrochloride. Aquacalm^TM acts on the central nervous system to induce sedation or anesthesia in fish immersed in water containing the drug.

Uses

INDICATION:  For the sedation and anesthesia of ornamental finfish. Aquacalm^TM is not for use in fish intended for human or animal consumption. Sedation may be necessary in
situations such as strip spawning for hatchery rearing, transporting fish from supplier to wholesaler or retailer, photographing fish as part of a strategic marketing approach, or removal of fish from exhibit tanks prior to cleaning. Anesthesia may be necessary in situations where detailed fish examination or minor surgical procedures are to be conducted.

CAUTION:
FOR USE IN ORNAMANTAL FINFISH ONLY.
NOT FOR USE IN FISH INTENDED FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION.

WARNING:
Not for use in humans. Keep out of the reach of children. Use in a well-ventilated area. Wear gloves.

INHALATION: May be harmful. Remove immediately from danger zone and provide fresh air. In case of respiratory problems or respiratory arrest, administer artificial respiration. Keep the affected individual warm and still. Contact emergency medical help.

INGESTION: May be harmful. If the person is conscious, wash out mouth with copious amounts of water. Contact emergency medical help.

EYE CONTACT: May be harmful. In case of contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure
adequate flushing by separating eyelids with fingers. Contact emergency medical help.

SKIN CONTACT: May be harmful. In case of contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before re-using. Contact emergency medical help.

OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION: The toxicological properties of metomidate hydrochloride have not been thoroughly investigated. It is thought to act on the central nervous system as an imidazole based non-barbiturate hypnotic.

To obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet, call WESTERN CHEMICAL INC. at (360) 384-5898, or visit www.wchemical.com