Polocaine/Polocaine-MPF

Signal word

DANGER. GHS Class: Respiratory sensitisation. Category 1. Skin Sensitization. Category 1. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - STOT, Single Exposure SE. Category 3.

Hazard statements

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. 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. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see ... on this label). 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.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Ingestion Eye contact Skin Absorption. Injection.

Potential health effects

Eye: Contact with eyes may cause irritation. Signs/Symptoms: Possible adverse reactions include: restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, tinnitus, decreased cardiac output, heart block, hypotension, bradycardia, ventricular arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest. Occupational exposure has not been fully investigated. Aggravation of Pre-Existing Individuals with a known hypersensitivity to mepivacaine or to any local anesthetic agent of the amide- Conditions: type or to other components of mepivacaine solution. Potassium Chloride Signs/Symptoms: Signs and symptoms of potassium intoxication include: Paresthesias of the extremities, flaccid paralysis, listlessness, mental confusion, weakness and heaviness of the legs, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, heart block, electrocardiographic abnormalities, and cardiac arrest.