Sterile Water For Injection

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Used as a sterile diluent/solvent to reconstitute or dilute medicines for parenteral administration (IM/IV) as directed; used for flushing/irrigation only when specifically labeled and instructed.

Sterile Water for Injection is purified, sterile, nonpyrogenic water used as a vehicle for injectable medicines. It has no pharmacological action by itself; it enables safe reconstitution/dilution for injection when mixed with compatible drugs.

Use only for reconstitution/dilution of injectable medicines as per the drug’s label and healthcare professional instructions. Inspect for clarity and container integrity before use; do not use if cloudy/particles/leaking. Not for direct IV injection unless the final solution is made isotonic with an appropriate solute/drug as directed; use aseptic technique and discard any unused portion if single-use.

Injection site irritation, pain, redness, swelling, fever (if contaminated), hemolysis (if injected without making isotonic), fluid overload/electrolyte imbalance (if misused)

For parenteral use only as a diluent/vehicle; not a medicine on its own. Do not inject Sterile Water for Injection directly IV as it is hypotonic and may cause hemolysis—must be mixed with compatible medication/solute to make an appropriate solution. Use aseptic technique to prevent infection/pyrogen reactions. Do not use if container is damaged or solution is not clear. Single-dose containers should not be stored after opening; discard unused portion.

No direct drug interactions; compatibility depends on the reconstituted/diluted medicine. Check drug-specific compatibility, concentration limits, and diluent requirements before mixing.

Store at room temperature (generally below 25°C), protected from excessive heat and light. Do not freeze. Keep container tightly closed and use before expiry.

Sterile Water for Injection IP (Baxter), Sterile Water for Injection IP (Fresenius Kabi), Sterile Water for Injection IP (Aculife), Sterile Water for Injection IP (Polymed)