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Cupric Chloride

Cupric Chloride Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 31, 2023

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

See Risks and Warnings.

Cupric Chloride serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Too much copper: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low muscle tone (floppy muscles), sensitivity to light, swelling in arms or legs, changes in behavior, fatigue, depression, irritability, trouble focusing, confusion
  • Too much aluminum: weakness, tremor, speech problems, bone pain, seizures

Source: DailyMed

The following Cupric Chloride side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

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