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Pharmaceuticals for Fisheries

Pharmaceuticals for Fisheries

A. Legal basise
  • Pharmaceutical Affairs Act Article 85. Exceptional case for veterinary drugs
  • Handling regulation for veterinary drugs
B. Information on fishery medicinal products
What are fishery medicinal products?
Aquatic animal drugs (among veterinary drugs intended for animal use) intended for use in fish and shellfish
Classification of medicinal properties of fishery medicinal products
The classification of fishery medicinal products is anti-pathogenic drugs (antibacterial, antibiotic, anthelmintic drugs), digestive system drugs, metabolic drugs (vitamins, nutrient supplements), biological drugs (vaccines), genitourinary system drugs (hormones), nerve system drugs (anesthetics), integumentary drugs (anthelmintics), quasi-drugs (disinfectants), auxiliary drugs
Use of fishery medicinal products
Fishery medicines used in fish farms must obtain product approval from the government and use only products whose safety and effectiveness are guaranteed for consumers as well as farmed fish and shellfish
Product manufacture (import) approval process for veterinary drugs for marine products picture
12 Rules for safe use of marine drugs
Please be advised to follow the 12 following rules for safe use of marine medicine(12 rules for safe use of marine drugs)
  • 01
    It should be used after receiving an accurate disease diagnosis and prescription from an expert
  • 02
    Please thoroughly read the user manual before using
  • 03
    Use only on marine animals specified in the user manual a. Obtain a shipment restriction order and prescription when the target fish species is changed
  • 04
    Be sure to comply with the usage capacity a. Obtain a shipment restriction order and prescription when the usage capacity is changed
  • 05
    Be sure to follow the instruction for use (oral, medicinal bath, injection)
  • 06
    The withdrawal period is accurately calculated and followed
  • 07
    Do not arbitrarily overlap or co-administer the medicines a. Use according to the user manual and prescription
  • 08
    During the medication withdrawal period, ensure that feed and equipment are not exposed to the drug
  • 09
    Medicine usage history is thoroughly recorded and managed a. Water tank, administration date, administration dose, specification management
  • 10
    Store any remaining used medication safely according to the storage instructions in the manual
  • 11
    When using hydrogen peroxide, carefully read the precautions and wear protective equipment.
  • 12
    If you have any doubts, ask for help from the specialized organization such as Fisheries Disease Control and Prevention Agency