Water Injection
PrescriptionBrand names: Sterile Water
About This Medication
Description This preparation is designed solely for parenteral use only after addition of drugs that require dilution or must be dissolved in an aqueous vehicle prior to injection. Sterile Water for Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic preparation of water for injection which contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is supplied only in single-dose containers to dilute or dissolve drugs for injection. For intravenous injection, add sufficient solute to make an approximately isotonic solution. Water for Injection, USP is chemically designated H 2 O. The glass vial is a Type I borosilicate glass and meets the requirements according to the USP standards.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Water | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Intravenous administration of Sterile Water for Injection without a solute may result in hemolysis.
Contraindications
Contraindications Sterile Water for Injection, USP must be made approximately isotonic prior to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indications and Usage This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered.
Dosage and Administration The volume of the preparation to be used for diluting or dissolving any drug for injection is dependent on the vehicle concentration, dose and route of administration as recommended by the manufacturer. This parenteral should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
Warnings Intravenous administration of Sterile Water for Injection without a solute may result in hemolysis.
Contraindications Sterile Water for Injection, USP must be made approximately isotonic prior to use.
Water Injection is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Water Injection drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Water Injection label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • NDC Directory — Water Injection (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS