IPREN

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance: Suppository

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

May be harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal system effects May cause allergic reaction in aspirin-sensitive individuals Possible risk of harm to the unborn child

Additional information

Short Term: Toxicity by breathing dust is not expected, based on animal studies. However, inhalation should be avoided. May be harmful if swallowed. Accidental ingestion may cause effects similar to those seen in clinical use. May cause allergic reaction in sensitive individuals Long Term: Animal studies have shown a potential to cause adverse effects on the fetus. Acute overdosage and/or chronic abuse of ibuprofen may cause kidney effects. Known Clinical Effects: Adverse effects associated with the therapeutic use include gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, pain, heartburn, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation . It may also cause prolonged bleeding time. Drowsiness, fatigue, or headache are also possible. Individuals sensitive to this material or other materials in its chemical class may develop allergic reactions. Other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are known to impact delivery, late fetal development, and lactation. EU Indication of danger: Harmful Toxic to Reproduction; Category 3 EU Hazard Symbols: EU Risk Phrases: R22 - Harmful if swallowed. R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Note: This document has been prepared in accordance with standards for workplace safety, which require the inclusion of all known hazards of the active substance or its intermediates regardless of the potential risk. The precautionary statements and warnings included may not apply in all cases. Your needs may vary depending upon the potential for exposure in your workplace.