Each ampule contains: Cuprum Metallicum 6X.
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This is a homeopathic preparation. Homeopathy is a system of medicine established in the 19th century by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann. Its basic principles are that "like treats like" and "potentiation through dilution." For example, in homeopathy, diarrhea would be treated with an extreme dilution of a substance that normally causes diarrhea when taken in high doses.
Practitioners of homeopathy believe that more dilute preparations are more potent. Many homeopathic preparations are so diluted that they contain little or no active ingredient. Therefore, most homeopathic products are not expected to have any pharmacological effects, drug interactions, or other harmful effects. Any beneficial effects are controversial and cannot be explained by current scientific methods.
Dilutions of 1 to 10 are designated by an "X." So a 1X dilution = 1:10, 3X=1:1000; 6X=1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 1 to 100 are designated by a "C." So a 1C dilution = 1:100; 3C = 1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 24X or 12C or more contain zero molecules of the original active ingredient.
Homeopathic products are permitted for sale in the US due to legislation passed in 1938 sponsored by a homeopathic physician who was also a Senator. The law still requires that the FDA allow the sale of products listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States. However, homeopathic preparations are not held to the same safety and effectiveness standards as conventional medicines. For more information, see the Homeopathy monograph.
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Cuprum Metallicum 6X. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Cuprum Metallicum 6X. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately. Copper is safe in amounts that do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level (UL) of 10 mg daily (7135).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when copper oxide is used topically. A wound dressing impregnated with copper oxide in concentrations of 3% by weight has been used with apparent safety in one clinical trial (105363).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when used orally in doses exceeding the UL of 10 mg daily. Higher intake can cause liver damage (7135,45865). Kidney failure and death can occur with ingestion of as little as 1 gram of copper sulfate (17).
CHILDREN: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately.
Copper is safe in amounts that do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level (UL) of 1 mg daily for 1-3 years of age, 3 mg daily for 4-8 years of age, 5 mg daily for 9-13 years of age, and 8 mg daily for 14-18 years of age (7135).
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used orally in doses exceeding the UL (7135).
Higher intake can cause liver damage (7135).
PREGNANCY: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately.
Copper is safe in amounts that do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level (UL) of 8 mg daily for those 14-18 years of age or 10 mg daily for those 19 years and older (7135).
PREGNANCY: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used orally in doses exceeding the UL.
Higher intake can cause liver damage (7135).
LACTATION: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately.
Copper is safe in amounts that do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level (UL) of 8 mg daily for those 14-18 years of age or 10 mg daily for those 19 years and older (7135).
LACTATION: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used orally in doses exceeding the UL.
Higher intake can cause liver damage (7135).
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Cuprum Metallicum 6X. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, taking copper with contraceptive drugs might increase the levels and toxic effects of copper.
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A meta-analysis of clinical studies suggests that chronic use of oral contraceptives increases serum copper levels by a mean of 57 mcg/dL. In most people, this resulted in levels above the normal reference range for copper (92395).
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Theoretically, taking copper with penicillamine might decrease the absorption of penicillamine; separate dosing by at least 2 hours.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Cuprum Metallicum 6X. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, copper is generally well tolerated when consumed in doses below the tolerable upper intake level (UL).
Dermatologic
...Contact dermatitis caused by copper has been reported rarely.
A case report describes a 5-year-old male who developed recurrent fingertip dermatitis and a positive skin test to copper after playing with toy cars made with a copper-containing alloy (95538). Also, in a small clinical trial in children 1-3 months of age with umbilical granuloma, 3 of 33 children receiving a single topical application of copper sulfate developed superficial burns, whereas no superficial burns occurred in those receiving topical sodium chloride (109403).
In one case report, a 68-year-old male with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy developed second- and third-degree burns after wearing a copper-containing compression sock on the right leg for 3 hours while sitting in the sun. The patient received treatment with topical silver sulfadiazine and oral clindamycin. After 6 weeks, the patient was found to have multiple persistent wounds containing necrotic tissue which required debridement, daily dressing changes, and tubular compression. It is thought that the heat conductance of copper magnified the effects of sun exposure in this case (109402).
Endocrine ...There is evidence from observational studies that people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) have higher copper levels in their blood than people without diabetes, although not all studies have shown this (95537). It is not known if elevated copper levels contribute to development or worsening of diabetes.
Hematologic ...A case report of copper overdose in a 28-year-old male resulted in hemolysis exacerbated by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. The patient was hospitalized, received D-penicillamine chelation, blood transfusion, and ultimately, 4 cycles of plasmapheresis which led to clinical recovery (112378).
