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Copper

Uses* temporarily relieves nighttime cramps in legs, thighs, calves, feet, and toes with accompanying occasional disrupted sleep

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
Uses* temporarily relieves nighttime cramps in legs, thighs, calves, feet, and toes with accompanying occasional disrupted sleep
How to take it
■ shake well before each use ■ spray liberally and spread evenly by hand 15 minutes before sun exposure ■ hold container 4 to 6…

What it is used for

■ helps prevent sunburn

■ if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun

How to take it

■ shake well before each use

■ spray liberally and spread evenly by hand 15 minutes before sun exposure

■ hold container 4 to 6 inches from the skin to apply

■ do not spray directly into face. Spray on hands then apply to face.

■ do not apply in windy conditions

■ use in a well-ventilated area

■ reapply:

■ after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating

■ immediately after towel drying

■ at least every 2 hours

■ Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:

■ limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

■ wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses

■ children under 6 months: Ask a doctor

While you are taking it

When using this product ■ keep away from face to avoid breathing it

■ keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.

■ use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.

■ do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120˚F.

Side effects, and when to stop

Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs

Warnings

For external use only Flammable: Do not use near heat, flame, or while smoking

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

Zinc Oxide 24.08%

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Copper; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/copper

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 3). Copper. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/copper

AMA 11th

Copper. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/copper

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