MONUROL (Fosfomycin Tromethamine) SACHET

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Health hazards

Inhalation may cause irritation. Eye contact may cause mechanical irritation. In therapeutic use, the most common adverse effects reported have included diarrhea, headache, vaginitis, nausea, runny nose, back pain, painful cramps, pharyngitis, dizziness, abdominal pain, general pain, upset stomach, lack or loss of strength and energy, weakness, and rash. Therapeutic use may also cause angioedema, aplastic anemia, exacerbation of asthma, cholestatic jaundice, hepatic necrosis, and acute toxic colitis including dilation of the colon. Chronic ingestion exposure can result in super-infections and overgrowth of flora and yeast, which may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. These effects may be possible as a result of workplace exposure. See Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for information on other potential health hazards known from therapeutic use. Flammability Hazards: If heated to high temperatures for a prolonged period, the material may ignite. When involved in a fire, this material may decompose and produce irritating vapors and toxic compounds, including carbon, phosphorous, sodium, sulfur and nitrogen oxides. Reactivity Hazards: This material is not normally reactive.

Environmental hazards

Large quantities released to the aquatic and terrestrial environment may have an adverse effect. Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders should wear appropriate protection for the situation to which they respond.