Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
9003-39-8
Name of the chemical
polyvinylpyrrolidone
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
9004-65-3
Name of the chemical
methylhydroxypropylcellulose
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
200-559-2
Name of the chemical
Lactose C12H22O11
Concentration
0.1%
General Information
Revision date
2012-06-05
Product name
FAMCICLOVIR TABLETS
Product Synonyms
NDC 0591-3271-30, 0591-3272-30, 0591-3273-30
Chemical name
2-[2-(-Amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl]-1,3-propanediol Diacetate
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
WATSON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Robert.McCafferty@Watson.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Not Applicable
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Not Applicable
Hazard statements
Not Applicable EU LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION 67/548/EEC: According to Article 1 of European Union Council Directive 92/32/EEC, medical products in the finished state for human use (as defined by European Union Council Directives 67/548/EEC and 87/21/EEC) are not subject to the regulations and administrative provisions of European Union Council Directive 92/32/EEC. Not Applicable Not Applicable
Precautionary statements
Not Applicable See Section 16 for full EU classification information of product and components and full text of hazard and precautionary statements. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Product definition
This product is supplied as white, round (125 mg and 250 mg) tablets and white, oval (500 mg) caplets.
Health hazards
The chief health hazard associated with overexposures during normal use and handling is the potential for irritation of contaminated skin. Individuals who have had allergic reactions to products containing Famciclovir, penciclovir, or any of the other ingredients in this product may experience allergic reactions to this product. Therapeutic use of Famciclovir can cause adverse symptoms on the renal and central nervous systems. Flammability Hazards: If heated to high temperatures for a prolonged period, the product may ignite. When involved in a fire, this material may decompose and produce irritating vapors and toxic compounds (including carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, and sodium oxides). Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive.
Environmental hazards
Large quantities released to the aquatic and terrestrial environment may have an adverse effect. Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders should wear appropriate protection for situation to which they respond.
