- Copper gluconate
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Copper gluconate Systematic (IUPAC) name Copper(II) gluconate Clinical data AHFS/Drugs.com Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information MedlinePlus a601072 Pregnancy cat. ? Legal status ? Routes Oral Identifiers CAS number 527-09-3 ATC code V03AB20 ChemSpider 19953452 Chemical data Formula C12H22CuO14 Mol. mass 453.8 SMILES eMolecules & PubChem (what is this?) (verify) Copper gluconate is the copper salt of D-gluconic acid.
Uses
- Dietary supplement -- metabolizable copper to treat copper deficiency.
- Used to treat acne vulgaris, common cold, hypertension, premature labor, Leishmaniasis, visceral postoperative complications.[citation needed]
- Ingredient of Retsyn.
Side effects
Toxic in large amounts. Side effects from too much copper gluconate may include breathing problems, chest pain, stomach upset, and rash or hives.
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