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SedateSafe – Aqua Meds
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Product details
SedateSafe – Aqua Meds is an anesthetic medication made for koi, used to help reduce stress and support humane handling during health checks, medical procedures, and transport. It can also be used as directed for humane euthanasia in severe illness or injury. This product is designed to put koi into a controlled sedated state so procedures can be performed with less stress, while still allowing recovery when used for sedation (not euthanasia).
Features:
- Formulated to provide gentle sedation for koi during handling and minor medical procedures
- Designed to reduce stress during transport or other stressful situations
- Instructions include clear dosing ranges for light sedation, deep sedation, and euthanasia
- Expected sedation onset for light sedation is within 2 to 5 minutes
- Includes guidance to monitor fish closely and transfer to fresh, well-aerated water after the procedure for recovery
- Provides safety and emergency information such as external use warnings and overdose steps
Specifications:
- Light sedation dosage: 2 mL per gallon of water
- Deep sedation dosage: 2 mL to 4 mL per gallon of water
- Euthanasia dosage: 4 mL to 8 mL per liter of water
- Light sedation expected onset: 2 to 5 minutes (loss of equilibrium)
- Maximum time in solution (sedation use): Do not leave koi in the solution longer than 15 minutes
- Recovery guidance: Transfer to fresh, well-aerated water; monitor until recovery is complete
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; seal tightly when not in use
- Shelf life: Use within 12 months after opening; refer to expiration date on packaging




