The aquarium medicines may not be subject to the same US inspection
rigors that human (or even animal) antibiotics are.
Sources for aquarium antibiotics may include expired medicine,
improperly stored medicine, medication that has been returned to the
manufacturer, and medication that has failed one or more quality
control checks. These compounds are then reformulated and repackaged.
As repacked goods, the strength may be outside acceptable limit
variations for human or animal use. They may contain contaminants such
as dirt, lubricants, chemicals, hair, insects, etc. The capsules may
not be made to dissolve fully or may contain colorants or additives
not approved for human or animal use in the US.
Having said that, there can be aquarium antibiotics that conform to
safe use and packaging standards. The problem is, you cannot determine
which ones do. The companies will always say theirs do, by the way,
until you tell them you plan on taking them yourself.
Go see a doctor for tetracycline. (S)He will be happy to give you
plenty and the stuff is cheaper than air. |
