COPGANE COPPER CAPSULES FOR ADULT SHEEP AND GOATS

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

COPPER (AS COPPER OXIDE)

Available from:

RURAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (AUST) PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

copper oxide(2.1g/Cp)

Pharmaceutical form:

ORAL CAPSULE

Composition:

COPPER (AS COPPER OXIDE) MINERAL-COPPER Active 2.1 g/Cp

Units in package:

*100x2.5g; *capsules; ^500x2.5g; ^capsules

Class:

VM - Veterinary Medicine

Therapeutic group:

GOAT - ADULT | SHEEP | EWE | HOGGET | LAMB | OVINE | RAM | WEANER | WETHER

Therapeutic area:

NUTRITION & METABOLISM

Therapeutic indications:

COPPER DEFICIENCY

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 0; Host/pest details: GOAT - ADULT: [COPPER DEFICIENCY]; SHEEP: [COPPER DEFICIENCY]; Poison schedule: 0; Withholding period: WITHOLDING PERIOD(s): Nil TRADE ADVICE EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI): ESI Not required.; Host/pest details: GOAT - ADULT: [COPPER DEFICIENCY]; SHEEP: [COPPER DEFICIENCY]; Poison schedule: 0; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: GOAT - ADULT: [COPPER DEFICIENCY]; SHEEP: [COPPER DEFICIENCY]; For the treatment and prevention of copper deficiency in adult sheep and goats.Do not use in lambs and kids less than two months of age. Refer to label for other restraints.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

COPGANE 2.5g Capsules for Adult Sheep and Goats
dissolve
in
the
rumen,
releasing
the
enclosed
copper
needles. The copper needles are slowly dissolved in the
digestive tract and the animal absorbs the copper.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS:
This product is contraindicated for use in lambs or kids less
than 2 months of age.
The product should not be administered to animals of
unknown copper status or those treated with any other
source of copper within the previous 12 months.
The dose should not be repeated within 12 months. This
product should not be administered to animals suffering from
any form of liver disease such as jaundice or liver fluke or to
animals
grazing
plants
containing
toxic
alkaloids
e.g.
Heliotrope, Ragwort, Patersons Curse (Salvation Jane).
Seek Veterinary Advice to verify the Copper status of the
animals before treatment.
RURAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (AUST) PTY LTD
Unit 5, 7-9 Kent Road, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
Freecall (Australia only): 1800 257 193
Tel: [phone]
www.copgane.info
FOR ORAL USE ONLY
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Adult Sheep and Goats: 1 capsule administered orally per animal.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Administer using a balling gun that delivers the
capsule direct into the gullet. To be effective the capsule must be
swallowed
by the animal. Dose animals late winter or early spring unless copper
supplementation is required immediately. Dose pregnant females early
in
pregnancy to allow protection of the lamb or kid against copper
deficiency. In
Liver Fluke endemic areas treat animals with a flukicide at least 3
weeks
before using this copper supplement.
WITHHOLDING PERIODS: NIL
TRADE ADVICE
EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI): ESI not required.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS: Copper oxide may irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid
contact with the eyes and skin. Wash hands after use.
FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons
Information
Centre. _Phone Australia_ 131126.
DISPOSE of empty container by wrapping with paper and putting in
garbage.
0
STORE below 30 C (R

Summary of Product characteristics

Material Safety Data Sheet

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RUTH CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES PTY LTD 
A.B.N. 18 001 840 080 
Unit 5, 7-9 Kent Road Mascot NSW 2020 Australia 
Postal Address: P.O. Box 6316, Alexandria NSW 2015 Australia. 

Phone:  [phone]  Fax:  [phone] 
                   Emergency Telephone:  [phone]
 E-mail:  [e-mail]  Internet: www.rci.com.au

PRODUCT NAME: 
COPGANE COPPER CAPSULES FOR ADULT SHEEP AND GOATS 
Use: 

For the treatment and prevention of copper deficiency in
adult  

sheep and goats  
Dangerous Goods Class and 

Subsidiary Risk: 
Not applicable 
CAS number 
1317-38-0 
Poisons Schedule Number: 
Exempt  

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES 
Appearance: 
Soluble, gelatine capsules containing fine powder 
Odour: 
No odour 
Boiling Point/Melting Point (°C): 
Not applicable 
Vapour Pressure: 
Not applicable 
Density: 

Flashpoint: 
Not applicable 
Flammability Limits: 
Not applicable 
Solubility in Water: 
Insoluble 

OTHER PROPERTIES 
pH: 

INGREDIENTS 
CHEMICAL NAME: 

PROPORTION (G/L) 
Copper Oxide   

80-100% 

FIRST AID: 
IF POISONING OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT A DOCTOR OR 
POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE (TELEPHONE 13 11 26) AND 
FOLLOW THE ADVICE GIVEN.   

SHOW THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET TO A DOCTOR. 

HEALTH EFFECTS: 
No adverse health effects expected if product is handled 
according to label directions and safety Data Sheet. 

_ACUTE: _
Ingestion: 
Call a physician, do not induce vomiting. 

Eye: 
Flush open eyes under gently running water for at least 15 
minutes, take care not to rub eyes. 

Skin: 
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 
minutes. 

IDENTIFICATION 
HEALTH HAZA