Having extensive knowledge of the domain, we are engaged in offering Copper Citrate. This drug is used as an astringent and antiseptic. It is a green or bluish green crystalline powder and is also known as cupric citrate. This powder is administered orally or given intravenously at recommended levels. Copper Citrate is helpful in the treatment of copper deficiency and anemia caused by copper deficiency. This copper supplement is also beneficial for the people suffering from osteoarthritis as well as is helpful in slowing down the bone loss in older women.
Cuprocitrol is an ionic compound containing copper and citric acid and having the formula Cu3 (C6H5O7) 2 or Cu3C12H10O14, with a molecular weight of 568.85 g / mol. The substance exists as a hemipentahydrate of seafoam green and a solid of sky blue anhydrous form.
Technical Specifications:
How does it work?
Copper Citrate is a food ingredient and a nutrient. Copper is also necessary for proper red blood cell formation, iron absorption, bone formation, and bone maintenance.
Applications Or where it is used:
In addition to Copper deficiency, Copper Citrate is used for wound healing, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and other conditions. It may also be used for reasons not listed here.
Manufacturing process:
Either copper(II) sulfate with trisodium citrate or copper(II) ethanoate with citric acid can be used to make copper(II) citrate-5-water in the labs.
How to use:
Copper (citrate) stimulates enzymes that help with energy metabolism. Additionally, copper may aid iron absorption, which in turn helps produce hemoglobin and red blood cells
RDA of copper:
For children:
Side effects:
As long as you take no more than 10 mg of copper a day by mouth, copper is likely to be safe. Copper can be harmful when ingested in large amounts. It is recommended that adults don't consume more than 10 mg per day of copper. Even 1 gram of copper sulfate can result in kidney failure and death. An overdose of copper can cause vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, fever, low BP, and heart problems.