Cupric Sulfate

Parenteral Nutrition, Total, Copper Deficiency, Disinfection
Treatment
0 Active Studies for Cupric Sulfate

What is Cupric Sulfate

Cupric sulfateThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryCupric sulfate is a salt made from combining cupric oxide and sulfuric acid. It is also known as blue vitriol and usually comes in large, bright blue crystals containing five molecules of water (CuSO4∙5H2O). It can be heated to 150°C (300°F) to create anhydrous cupric sulfate. This drug is mostly used in farming as a pesticide, germicide, feed additive, and soil additive. It is also used in the medical field as a fungicide, bactericide, and astringent. Copper is an important trace element in the human body, and
Multitrace-4 Neonatalis the brand name
Cupric Sulfate Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Multitrace-4 Neonatal
Cupric sulfate
1990
2

Effectiveness

How Cupric Sulfate Affects PatientsCopper is an important mineral for our bodies, which helps with wound healing and the health of our skin. It can be found in many foods such as meat, vegetables, and grains. Copper is also known to have powerful antibacterial properties, and is used to fight off bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It is one of the nine essential minerals that humans need to stay healthy.
How Cupric Sulfate works in the bodyCopper is an important trace element that helps many proteins and enzymes function properly. It is used for red blood cell and white blood cell production, bone mineralization, and helps form proteins like elastin and collagen. Copper is also involved in iron turnover, antioxidant protection, and the metabolism of other vitamins and molecules. It is transported to the liver and then released in the bile or put into proteins. In the skin, copper helps cells grow and form collagen and elastin, as well as promotes melanin formation, which is important for pigmentation. Lastly, copper acts as a biocide because it helps organisms to breathe and can

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dosage of Cupric Sulfate is contingent upon the diagnosed circumstance, such as Copper Deficiency, Parenteral Nutrition, Total and Skin disinfection therapy. The amount of dosage is dependent upon the process of administration (e.g. Injection, solution or Intravenous) described in the table hereunder.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Parenteral Nutrition, Total
0.39 mg/mL, 1.57 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, , 3.93 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.02475 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.0028925 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mL, 0.5 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Topical, Liquid - Topical, Liquid, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Topical, Solution - Intravenous, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Liquid - Intravenous
Copper Deficiency
0.39 mg/mL, 1.57 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, , 3.93 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.02475 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.0028925 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mL, 0.5 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Topical, Liquid - Topical, Liquid, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Topical, Solution - Intravenous, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Liquid - Intravenous
Disinfection
0.39 mg/mL, 1.57 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, , 3.93 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.02475 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.0028925 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mL, 0.5 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Topical, Liquid - Topical, Liquid, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Topical, Solution - Intravenous, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Liquid - Intravenous

Warnings

Common Cupric Sulfate Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Cupric Sulfate Toxicity & Overdose RiskCopper sulfate is an uncommon cause of poisoning, but can be dangerous if ingested. The lowest dose at which it can cause harm is 15 mg for humans. Symptoms of poisoning may include intravascular hemolysis, methemoglobinaemia, acute kidney injury, and rhabdomyolysis. Copper sulfate poisoning can also result in life-threatening organ damage over time. Treatment for copper sulfate toxicity includes taking a chelating agent and dialysis if necessary.

Cupric Sulfate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Cupric Sulfate?

No active clinical trials are currently underway to investigate the potential of Cupric Sulfate in providing Skin disinfection therapy, Copper Deficiency and Total Parenteral Nutrition.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Copper Deficiency
0 Actively Recruiting
Parenteral Nutrition, Total
0 Actively Recruiting
Disinfection
0 Actively Recruiting

Patient Q&A Section about cupric sulfate

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is cupric sulfate used for?

"Cupric sulfate is mostly used for agricultural purposes. It can be used as a pesticide, germicide, feed additive, and soil additive."

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Is copper sulfate and cupric sulfate the same?

"The chemical formula for copper(II) sulfate is CuSO4(H2O)x, where x can range from 0 to 5. The pentahydrate (x=5) is the most commonly encountered salt, and the most common form of copper sulfate."

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Is copper sulfate harmful to humans?

"Exposure to copper sulfate can lead to serious eye irritation. Eating large quantities of it can cause nausea, vomiting and damage to body tissues, blood cells, the liver and kidneys. In some cases, it can even lead to shock and death."

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Why is cupric sulfate in baby formula?

"We chose the cupric sulfate form because it is more readily absorbed by the body (2,3). One study found that infants absorb and retain about 75% of the copper in breast milk, but only 52% from copper-fortified formula (4)."

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