General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2011-08-23
Product name
HEARTGARD 30 Plus Chewables for Dogs
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For use in dogs for heartworm prevention and monthly treatment and control of roundworms and hookworms. Prevents heartworm disease by eliminating heartworm larvae that infected the dog in the month before treatment and controls heartworm infections acquired in the previous 4 months if monthly treatment is continued for at least 12 months
supplier name
Merial Australia Pty Ltd
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company name
Merial Australia Pty Ltd
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HARMFUL Xn Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the ADG Code. Risk phrase(s) (Hazard): HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED (R22) Safety phrase(s)): KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN (S2)
Hazard statements
(Hazard) HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED (R22) Safety phrase(s)) KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN (S2)
Precautionary statements
KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD AND DRINK (S13) DO NOT EMPTY INTO DRAINS (S29) IF SWALLOWED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THE CONTAINER OR LABEL (S46) SUSDP CLASSIFICATION - POISONS SCHEDULE: 5 ADG CODE CLASSIFICATION: Not classified UN No. None LOCAL EFFECTS OF PRODUCT Acute: SWALLOWED Poisonous if swallowed. Symptoms following over-exposure to the ivermectin ingredient may include: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, somnolence, blood pressure variations, slow breathing, dilation of pupils, tremors, and incoordination. In humans, no toxic effects of ivermectin have been reported for oral doses up to 2000 µg/kg bodyweight Ivermectin can be excreted in milk INHALATION: SKIN CONTACT: EYE CONTACT Not a likely route of exposure for this formulation Not expected to cause irritation Will irritate eyes. Avoid contact with eyes. Under normal conditions of use, no eye contact is expected
Potential chronic health
Unknown for product mixture. Pure ivermectin is a reproductive toxin in mice and rats only at doses that cause toxicity to the mother; however, in rabbits foetotoxicity and teratogenicity were noted at doses not toxic to the mother. Rats exposed in utero through lactation, and for an additional three months, showed signs indicative of intravascular haemolysis. CARCINOGEN STATUS Not classified by NOHSC, NTP or IARC
