Copper Injection 2%
Indications
Treatment of hypocuprosis in cattle with concurrent anaemia.
Prevention and treatment of copper deficiency in sheep.
Administration And Dosage
Administration is by deep intramuscular injection into the neck area.
The dosage and frequency of therapy required depends on the clinical condition of the animal and the copper status, as assessed by blood and liver levels both before and after therapy.
The recommended dosage rate is 20 mg copper per 50 kg body weight.
Cattle: (Adult): 4 - 6 ml.
Ewes: 2 ml.
Calves: 1 - 2 ml.
Lambs: 0.5 ml.
Contraindications
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Do not administration by the intravenous route.
Adverse Reactions
The use of parenteral injections can sometimes give rise to toxic reactions as well as allergic type responses with respiratory distress.
Local tissue reaction may occur at the site of injection in cattle, but will be transient and disappear in less than one month.
Withdrawal Period
Meat: Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 21 days of administration.
Milk: Nil.
Storage
Store below 30°C, in a dry place, and protect from light.
For Veterinary Use Only
