Copacaps 20g

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

copper (ii) oxide

Available from:

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health New Zealand Limited

INN (International Name):

copper (ii) oxide

Composition:

copper (ii) oxide 1,000 g/kg

Therapeutic area:

Oral nutrient/electrolyte

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

1986-12-05

Summary of Product characteristics

Product : Copacaps 20g
Date: 28 Oct 2022
ACVM No.: A004945
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FRONT & BACK PANEL
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
HARMFUL – KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
RESTRICTED VETERINARY MEDICINE
COPACAPS
20G
Please read the label completely before use
50 X 20G CAPSULES
For the treatment and prevention of copper deficiency in cattle and
deer.
COPACAPS 20g capsules are ideally suited for use in adult stags and
cattle
over 200kg liveweight.
Each capsule contains 16.8g of elemental copper in the form of 20g of
cupric oxide rods.
Product : Copacaps 20g
Date: 28 Oct 2022
ACVM No.: A004945
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SIDE PANEL
ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
COPACAPS should be administered with one of the COPACAPS range of
applicators.
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1. To load, push the COPACAPS capsule fully into the nozzle of the
gun. Do
not leave the end of the capsule protruding.
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2. Insert the gun into the front or the side of the mouth. Do not use
undue
force, or damage to the throat or larynx may result.
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3. Position nozzle over the back of the tongue, then release the
capsule by
squeezing the trigger smoothly. Do not release the capsule in the
front of
the mouth.
Product : Copacaps 20g
Date: 28 Oct 2022
ACVM No.: A004945
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SIDE PANEL
INDICATIONS
For the treatment and prevention of copper deficiency in cattle and
deer.
COPACAPS 20g capsules contain cupric oxide rods. After the capsule has
dissolved, the rods are retained in the digestive tract, where they
slowly
release copper in a form which can be absorbed by the animal.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
To be administered orally: 1 x 20g capsule per 200kg liveweight.
Use one of the COPACAPS range of applicators to administer the
capsules
(see administration instructions on the side panel of this carton).
IMPORTANT
1.
To avoid the risk of copper toxicity, liver copper levels should be
assessed before use.
2.
Copper toxicity may occur in animals affected by liver damage.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not administer other forms of copper after treating stock with
COPA