Ganciclovir for Injection, USP

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H334, H335, H361, H362

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Signal word

DANGER. GHS Class Respiratory sensitisation. Category 1. Reproductive toxicity. Category 2. Skin Irritation. Category 2. Skin Sensitization. Category 1. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - STOT, Single Exposure SE. Category 3. Reproductive toxicity. Effects on or via lactation.

Hazard statements

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause harm to breast-fed children.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see ... on this label). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with Local, State, Federal and Provincial regulations. Emergency Overview This product is intended for therapeutic use only when prescribed by a physician. Potential adverse reactions from prescribed doses and overdoses are described in the package insert. Irritant. Possible Carcinogen. Reproductive effects.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Ingestion Eye contact Skin Absorption. Injection.

Potential health effects

Eye Eye Contact may cause mild irritation, redness, tearing and blurred vision. Skin Mild skin irritation is possible upon direct contact depending on degree and duration of contact. . Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion Ingestion of material is unlikely. Carcinogenicity