 Each 500mg tablet contains (methyl-5-
benzol-benaimidizole-2-carbamate) and (dimethyl 2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl)
phosphonate).
Organophosphates certainly do eliminate monogenetic
trematodes, (e.g: Flukes), with varying effectiveness, but it is known that these
Monogeneans can and DO develop resistance to the compounds. The unique, carbamate-
pesticide portion of this compound is the important adjunct that enhances it's
parasiticidal effect.
Fluke tab treatments should not be continuous, as
many types of fish, but especially the larger cyprinids (Koi and Goldfish) may
experience a strange inflammatory dermatitis if the product is left in the water
longer than 48 hours.
It is recommended that you do a fifty percent water
change after 48 hours, and re-treat after a 24 hour hiatus. |