Label: NITROUS OXIDE gas

  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NITROUS OXIDE USP
    UN 1070 DO NOT REMOVE THIS PRODUCT LABEL.
    Rx Only: Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription. WARNING: Administration of Nitrous Oxide may hazardous or contraindicated. For use only by or under the supervision of a licensed practitioner who is experienced in the administration of Nitrous Oxide and is familiar with the indications, effects, dosages, methods, and frequency and duration of administration, and with the hazards, and contraindications, and side effects, and the precautions to be taken.  
    CAUTION: HIGH PRESSURE OXYDIZING LIQUID AND GAS. VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATES COMBUSTION. CAN CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION. CAN CAUSE ANESTHETIC EFFECTS. MAY CAUSE FROST BITE. Avoid breathing gas. Store and use with adequate ventilation. Keep oil and grease away. Use only with equipment cleaned for oxygen and rated for cylinder pressure. Do not get liquid in eyes, on skin or clothing. Cylinder temperature should not exceed 52 C(125F). Open valve slowly. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. Use in accordance with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).  FIRST AID: IF INHALED, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. . IN CASE OF FROSTBITE obtain medical treatment immediately.  WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. CAS 10024-97-2
    Airgas Puritan Medical Airgas NCN, Inc. Sacramento, CA 95828 (916) 379-1000
    834436CA (10/08)
    Oxidizer 5.1nitrous oxide

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NITROUS OXIDE 
    nitrous oxide gas
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:58789-006
    Route of AdministrationRESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Nitrous Oxide (UNII: K50XQU1029) (Nitrous Oxide - UNII:K50XQU1029) Nitrous Oxide992 mL  in 1 L
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:58789-006-01185 L in 1 CYLINDER
    2NDC:58789-006-024930 L in 1 CYLINDER
    3NDC:58789-006-034930 L in 1 CYLINDER
    4NDC:58789-006-0413800 L in 1 CYLINDER
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    unapproved medical gas01/01/1965
    Labeler - Airgas Northern California and Nevada, Inc. (029040441)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Airgas Northern California and Nevada, Inc.833019495manufacture