Southerrrngirrl Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 I want this: Does anyone know if this is available in NZ? Purchasing locally would be my preferred option as the website I found it on doesn't like to ship internationally (they will consider if you email them prior to purchase though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 I suspected that might be the case... So theres no way at all of me getting it at all? Even retail shops can't get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Its not in the IVS so unlikely to be found in a vet clinic but perhaps you could ask your GP or local pharmacist if it is in the country then go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Its not in the IVS so unlikely to be found in a vet clinic but perhaps you could ask your GP or local pharmacist if it is in the country then go from there. But then it'll be a human form of the medication... I liked the idea of this one because its INTENDED for aquarium use. What are the laws, why are they like this? Its to treat my skinny loaches. I've been doing lots of research and Kanamycin is apparently the most effective for treating mycobacteria in fish. Yes I know people say Erythromycin will work (others say its not as effective) but its different from kanamycin, in what way I'm not sure. Argh.. maybe I'll just have to use the erythromycin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Most drugs are human drugs that have been licensed for veterinary use. A small few drugs with bad side effects have been taken off the market for humans but are still used in veterinary medicine. In NZ, a veterinarian can only legally prescribe medication that is licensed for veterinary use. If there is no suitable drug licensed for veterinary use, the vet can write a prescription for a human drug that you can get filled at an ordinary pharmacy. It would pay to call the pharmacy and ask if they have it in the country. If they do, you can provide your vet with all the research you have done and ask them if they will prescribe it for your fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Most drugs are human drugs that have been licensed for veterinary use. A small few drugs with bad side effects have been taken off the market for humans but are still used in veterinary medicine. In NZ, a veterinarian can only legally prescribe medication that is licensed for veterinary use. If there is no suitable drug licensed for veterinary use, the vet can write a prescription for a human drug that you can get filled at an ordinary pharmacy. It would pay to call the pharmacy and ask if they have it in the country. If they do, you can provide your vet with all the research you have done and ask them if they will prescribe it for your fish. Thanks, will look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarred killiefish freak Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 i no its been along time since posting did u have any luck finding kanamycin? i have been givin a script buy my vet for some but having trouble finding it i no that www.labsupply.co.nz have it for use as an agar reagent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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