Copasure 27g
Presentation
Large, maroon, hard gelatin capsules containing 27g copper oxide, equivalent 23.5 g metallic copper.Uses
Copasure 27g is indicated for the prevention and treatment of copper deficiency. Mode of Action: A proportion of the administered copper oxide lodges in the abomasum of the treated animal. This provides a sustained-release source of copper for absorption from the gut. This steady supplementation ensures adequate copper status but avoids the sharp rises in copper levels which can be associated with copper toxicity.Dosage and Administration
Copasure 27g capsules are administered orally. Place the capsule at the back of the mouth, beyond the hump of the tongue, using a suitable dosing gun (e.g. the Copasure 27g cattle dosing gun). To avoid injury, the dosing gun should be used carefully and without force. Normal swallowing movements should allow the dose to be passed easily into the back of the mouth, the capsule may then be ejected and passage of the gun beyond this point is not necessary. Always check that the animal swallows the capsule.Dosage:
Young cattle, 100 – 250 kg bodyweight: 1 x Copasure 27g capsule Adult cattle, over 250 kg bodyweight: 1 or 2 x Copasure 27g capsules depending on the severity of deficiency. Administration of Copasure 27g to cattle should ensure adequate copper status for several months, even on severely deficient diets. Further doses may then be necessary depending on individual circumstances.Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Animals should only be dosed if copper deficiency exists or is known to be a risk. To be used at intervals not less than 6 months. Do not use in pre-ruminant animals. For animal use only. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.Pharmaceutical Precautions
Gelatin capsules are relatively fragile; handle with care, and protect from freezing, moisture, heat and direct sunlight. Do not store above 25°C. Store in a dry place in the tightly closed original container.Legal Category
LMPackage Quantities
Copasure 27g capsules are available in packs containing 24 capsules.Further Information
Primary copper deficiency arises from a direct shortage of copper in the diet whereas secondary copper deficiency results from the antagonistic effects of elements such as molybdenum and sulphur upon absorption. Copasure 27g is an effective long acting supplement in both cases. The severity of copper deficiency, whether of primary or secondary origin, varies greatly from farm to farm. On most copper deficient sites one dose of Copasure 27g, given to grazing cattle at turnout, will maintain normocupraemia over the grazing season and leave animals with a substantial liver copper reserve at housing. It is impossible, however, to cover the full range of deficiency states with a simple dosing regime. Veterinary surgeons may need to adapt their advice to suit local conditions. The oral administration of copper obviates the risk of local lesions often associated with copper injections, as well as the risk of toxicity associated with too rapid a rise in blood copper concentration.
VPA Number: 10834/1/3