About water for injection
Sterile pharmaceutical diluent
Used for
- Diluting or dissolving medicines for injection when specified by their instructions
Usual adult dose
No standard dose; amount depends on the medicine being prepared.
Usual dose in children
No standard dose; amount depends on the medicine being prepared.
Common side effects
- Water injected alone can damage red blood cells and cause serious complications.
Important warnings
- Not for injection by itself; use only as directed for medicine preparation.
- Use only when the medicine’s instructions specify this diluent.
- The opened container may require immediate use; follow its labeling.
Pregnancy
No specific pregnancy effects expected when used appropriately as a diluent; risks depend on the medicine prepared.
Breastfeeding
No specific breastfeeding effects expected when used appropriately as a diluent; risks depend on the medicine prepared.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.