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Cupric oxide

Generic Name
Cupric oxide
Brand Names
Nicomide, Pregvit
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
CuO
CAS Number
1317-38-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
V1XJQ704R4

Overview

Cupric oxide, or copper (II) oxide, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CuO. Cupric oxide is used as a precursor in many copper-containing products such as wood preservatives and ceramics. Cupric oxide may be found in over-the-counter vitamin-mineral supplements as a source of Copper. The mean daily dietary intake of copper in adults ranges between 0.9 and 2.2 mg . Common routes of cupric oxide exposure include ingestion, dermal exposure and inhalation. Copper(II) oxide nanoparticles (NPCuO) have industrial applications as antimicrobial agents in textiles and paints, and catalysts in organic synthesis . They may also be produced from electronic wastes. Cupric oxide poses potential health and environmental concern due to toxic and mutagenic particles generating reactive oxygen species .

Indication

No FDA- or EMA-approved therapeutic indications.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

Clinical Trials

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FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
AvPAK
50268-677
ORAL
2 mg in 1 1
4/12/2022
Exeltis USA, Inc.
0642-7473
ORAL
2 mg in 1 1
2/14/2023
Marnel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
0682-3001
ORAL
3 mg in 1 1
5/2/2014
BonGeo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
52796-174
ORAL
1 mg in 1 1
2/2/2024
Carilion Materials Management
68151-2640
ORAL
2 mg in 1 1
4/1/2013
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
65162-668
ORAL
2 mg in 1 1
3/29/2022
Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC
69367-193
ORAL
3 mg in 1 1
5/27/2025
PureTek Corporation
59088-180
ORAL
1 mg in 1 1
1/11/2023
PureTek Corporation
59088-181
ORAL
1 mg in 1 1
1/11/2023
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-0617
ORAL
2 mg in 1 1
5/30/2017

EMA Drug Approvals

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HSA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
STRESSTABS + ZINC-COPPER
lederle consumer health products
00870536
Tablet - Oral
3 MG / TAB
12/31/1990
MATERNA TAB
cyanamid canada inc.
01900587
Tablet - Oral
2 MG / TAB
12/31/1991
CENTRUM JR. COMPLETE
lederle consumer health products
00701076
Tablet - Oral
1 MG / TAB
12/31/1986
FLINTSTONES COMPLETE
miles canada inc. - consumer health care division
00585823
Tablet - Oral
1 MG
12/31/1983
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE (S NO. 637) DPS 30C
total health centre
02077469
Drops - Oral
30 C / ML
12/31/1994
BUGS BUNNY BRAND MULTIPLE VIT COMPLETE
miles canada inc. - consumer health care division
01922327
Tablet - Oral
1 MG / TAB
12/31/1988
KUPFER - SALBE (CREAM) - D6
02186373
Cream - Topical
6 D / G
4/14/1998
PARAMETTES ADULTS
whitehall-robins inc.
02031604
Tablet - Oral
2 MG / TAB
12/31/1993
CENTRUM SELECT TAB
lederle cyanamid canada inc.
01900099
Tablet - Oral
2 MG / TAB
12/31/1991

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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UK EMC Drug Information

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