AMOXICILLIN TABLETS AMOXICILLIN CHEWABLE TABLETS AMOXICILLIN CAPSULES AMOXICILLIN FOR ORAL SUSPENSION

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Product definition

This product supplied as tablets, chewable tablets, capsules and powder for oral suspension. Health Hazards: In the workplace, dusts from the product may cause irritation of contaminated skin or eyes. Non-therapeutic ingestion may be harmful. In therapeutic use, the most common adverse effects reported were diarrhea, rash, vomiting, and nausea. Long-term ingestion can cause severe diarrhea due to overgrowth of clostridium difficile bacteria. Long-term use can lead to super-infections from drug-resistant bacteria and fungal pathogens. Ingestion can cause serious allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. Hypersensitivity to penicillins may cause rash and serious, potentially fatal reactions including anaphylaxis. Some reports of sensitization effects via skin contact and inhalation are available. These effects may be possible as a result of workplace exposure. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for additional information on adverse effects. Flammability Hazards: This product requires substantial pre-heating before ignition occurs. When involved in a fire, this product may decompose and produce irritating vapors and toxic compounds (including carbon and nitrogen oxides). Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive. Environmental Hazards Negligible. Emergency Recommendations Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding.