Kanamycin / KanaPlex

Substance monograph for kanamycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. KanaPlex is described as a blended kanamycin-based product without an active concentration that permits conversion of its scoop into milligrams of pure substance: the two entities must not be conflated.

Use an antibiotic only for a plausible or confirmed bacterial infection and according to the legally available product. Ulcers, eroded fins, dropsy or mouth lesions do not by themselves identify the agent and susceptibility; fish tuberculosis is not a KanaPlex-supported claim.

Confirm host, diagnosis, net volume, water quality and exact formulation before use. Do not transfer directions between products.

KanaPlex is an ornamental-fish product dosed in scoops of its own blend; do not transform this into a universal mass dose of kanamycin. For food animals and prescription antimicrobials always verify local law.

Aminoglycosides may cause host- and exposure-dependent toxicity. KanaPlex requires removal of invertebrates for water dosing; do not claim universal safety for plants, invertebrates or the biofilter. Monitor response, ammonia and nitrite, and reassess diagnosis and susceptibility if treatment fails.

Aminoglycosides may cause host- and exposure-dependent toxicity. KanaPlex requires removal of invertebrates for water dosing; do not claim universal safety for plants, invertebrates or the biofilter. Monitor response, ammonia and nitrite, and reassess diagnosis and susceptibility if treatment fails.

Aminoglycosides may cause host- and exposure-dependent toxicity. KanaPlex requires removal of invertebrates for water dosing; do not claim universal safety for plants, invertebrates or the biofilter. Monitor response, ammonia and nitrite, and reassess diagnosis and susceptibility if treatment fails.

KanaPlex is an ornamental-fish product dosed in scoops of its own blend; do not transform this into a universal mass dose of kanamycin. For food animals and prescription antimicrobials always verify local law.

Check authorisation, prescription status and conditions of use in the user’s jurisdiction; ornamental and food-producing animals are not interchangeable.

Manufacturer directions document only the stated formulation. Efficacy, safety and dosage do not automatically extend to the active substance or other products.