Fish · Cyprinus carpio · typical adult weight 0.25–20.00 kg
Emamectin benzoate is dosed at 56 μg/l immersion immersion/bath — see duration in koi, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.117. Emamectin benzoate (Antiparasitic) has cited veterinary dosing for koi. Routes documented in koi: immersion, in food. A typical adult koi weighs 0.25–20.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Emamectin benzoate in koi, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lice-Solve, Slice
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| immersion | 56 μg/l | immersion/bath — see duration | 56 micrograms/l by prolonged immersion, repeat after 1 month. [BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed, Part B, p.131, printed verbatim] | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.117.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| in food | 0.005 mg/kg | q24h | — | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.117.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 2.2 | 5 μg/kg PO q24h × 7 days |
| Dose (mcg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | IMMERSION | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.117 | 56 μg (micrograms)/l by prolonged immersion, repeat after 1 month |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
Typical range: 0.25–20 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (BSAVA Part B p.130, verbatim): Do not use at the same time as other fish or pond treatments. Do not use in ponds containing orfe (Leuciscus spp.) or terrapins. SAFETY AND HANDLING (BSAVA Part B p.130, verbatim): Normal precautions should be observed. Do not dispose of down drains or in waterways. ACTION (BSAVA Part B p.130, verbatim): Irreversibly binds to and opens GABA and glutamate-gated channels, leading to flaccid paralysis and death of the parasite. - Exotic Pets 117 USE (BSAVA Part B p.130, verbatim): Treatment of crustacean parasites of fish (Argulus, Ergasilus spp.). For use in closed water systems. Turn off UV and carbon filters for 24 h after adding the product to the water. Ensure good aeration of the water during treatment. Emamectin rapidly biodegrades in sunlight. SOURCE: Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.130.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for koi may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Emamectin benzoate dose ranges in koi, with cited source references: immersion 56 μg/l immersion/bath — see duration; in food 0.005 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Emamectin benzoate in koi: immersion, in food.
Cited course lengths for Emamectin benzoate in koi include: 56 micrograms/l by prolonged immersion, repeat after 1 month. [BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed, Part B, p.131, printed verbatim]. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
These are general warnings for Emamectin benzoate across species; consult the koi dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATIONS (BSAVA Part B p.130, verbatim): Do not use at the same time as other fish or pond treatments. Do not use in ponds containing orfe (Leuciscus spp.) or terrapins. SAFETY AND HANDLING (BSAVA Part B p.130, verbatim): Normal precautions should be observed. Do not dispose of down drains or in waterways. ACTION (BSAVA Part B p.130, verbatim): Irreversibly binds to and opens GABA and glutamate-gated channels, leading to flaccid paralysis and death of the parasite. - Exotic Pets 117 USE (BSAVA Part B p.130, verbatim): Treatment of crustacean parasites of fish (Argulus, Ergasilus spp.). For use in closed water systems. Turn off UV and carbon filters for 24 h after adding the product to the water. Ensure good aeration of the water during treatment. Emamectin rapidly biodegrades in sunlight. SOURCE: Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.130.
Why a species-specific page? Emamectin benzoate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in koi — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.
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| BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.117 |
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Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.