About sterilized apyrogenic distilled water
Sterile water for irrigation
Used for
- Irrigating or rinsing wounds, body cavities, and medical instruments during procedures.
Usual adult dose
Used as needed for irrigation; not for injection.
Usual dose in children
Used as needed for irrigation; not for injection.
Common side effects
- Large-volume absorption can cause fluid overload or dangerously low blood sodium.
Important warnings
- For irrigation only; never inject into a vein or muscle.
- Use sterile technique and discard unused portions after opening.
- Not suitable for intravenous infusion unless appropriately prepared with a solute.
Pregnancy
No specific pregnancy risk is expected with topical irrigation; avoid systemic absorption of large volumes.
Breastfeeding
No specific breastfeeding risk is expected with topical irrigation.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.