Veticop
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Sheep
Indications
For the prevention and treatment of copper deficiency (hypocuprosis) in sheep and for the prevention of swayback in lambs by administering a single injection to the ewe 2.5 months pre-lambing.
Dose to be administered and administration route
The need for therapy should be assessed on serum and liver analysis before treatment. Inject into a clean site subcutaneously in the brisket. The following dosage schedule is given as an average guide: Ewes 2ml, 2.5 months prior to lambing. Shake the vial vigorously to resuspend the solid prior to use,
In keeping with safe practice the animal should be restrained in order to avoid injury to animals or human beings. Use aseptic technique.
Adverse reactions
Some local reactions occur occasionally. These usually subside in time.
Dispensing
POM-VPS - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian, Pharmacist, SQP
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Summary of Product Characteristics
1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Veticop 20mg/ml Suspension for Injection
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each ml contains:
Active substance:
Copper (as copper methionate) 20mg Excipient:
Chlorocresol (as preservative) 1mg
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Suspension for Injection
A sterile blue suspension which upon standing, gradually leaves a clear supernatant.
4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1.1 Target Species
Sheep
4.2 Indication for use, specifying the target species
For the prevention and treatment of copper deficiency (hypocuprosis) in sheep and for the prevention of swayback in lambs by administering a single injection to the ewe 2.5 months pre-lambing.
4.3 Contra-indications
Do not administer intravenously of intramuscularly.
Do not overdose as there is no specific antidote.
Do not administer other forms of copper treatment or supplementation concurrently.
4.4 Special warnings for each target species.
The copper status on farms may change from year to year: it is therefore recommended that random samples of serum are periodically checked to see if the deficiency still exists, as sheep are sensitive to copper toxicity.
4.5 Special precaution for use
Special precautions for use in animals Shake the vial vigorously prior to use.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the product to animals
None
4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
Some local reactions occur occasionally. These usually subside in time.
4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Safe for use during pregnancy and lactation.
4.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Do not administer with other forms of copper treatment or supplementation.
4.9 Amounts to be administered and administration route
The need for therapy should be assessed on serum and liver analysis before treatment. Inject into a clean site subcutaneously in the brisket. The following dosage schedule is given as an average guide: Ewes 2ml, 2.5 months prior to lambing. Shake the vial vigorously to resuspend the solid prior to use,
In keeping with safe practice the animal should be restrained in order to avoid injury to animals or human beings. Use aseptic technique.
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
Do not overdose, as there is no specific antidote
Excess copper accumulates in the liver and can result in a haemolytic crisis leading to death. Suffolk, Texel, Welsh and rare breeds are particularly susceptible.
4.11 Withdrawal Period(s)
Ewes meat – 28 days
5.0 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:
The product is designed to restore copper levels in cases of deficiency.
Copper is an essential element in many enzyme systems.
A primary deficiency results from inadequate intake in certain geographical areas.
A secondary deficiency is associated with excess intake of molybdenum, iron or sulphur. Deficiency in mid-gestation in sheep can result in enzootic ataxia (“swayback”) of lambs. Correction by injection of copper is facilitated by use of the Methione salt, which is absorbed slowly and acts as a depot. Excess copper can result in a toxicosis.
6.0 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS:
6.1 List of Excipients:
Chlorocresol (Antimicrobial preservative) 1.0mg/ml
Polysorbate 80
Water for Injection
6.2 Incompatibilities:
None known
6.3 Shelf life
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 30 months.
Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 28 days.
6.4 Special precautions for storage:
Do not store above 25oC. Protect from light. Avoid extremes of temperature.Following withdrawal of the required dose use the product within 28 days. Discard any unused material.
6.5 Nature and contents of immediate packaging:
100ml polypropylene vials with rubber chlorobutyl bung and aluminium overseal.
6.6 Special precautions for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from the use of such products, if appropriate:
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Ballinskelligs Veterinary Products,
Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER
Vm 12828/4001
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION
2 April 1997
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
February 2016
Approved: 24 February 2016
