About water for injections
Sterile pharmaceutical diluent
Used for
- Diluting or dissolving medicines for injection or infusion, as directed by product instructions.
Usual adult dose
No fixed dose; amount depends on the medicine being prepared.
Usual dose in children
No fixed dose; amount depends on the medicine being prepared.
Common side effects
- Not for injection by itself; injecting it can damage blood cells and tissues.
Important warnings
- Use only as directed to prepare compatible medicines.
- Do not administer alone into a vein.
- Use sterile technique; discard unused contents as instructed.
Pregnancy
No specific pregnancy effects are expected when used only as a medicine diluent; the prepared medicine determines risk.
Breastfeeding
No specific breastfeeding effects are expected when used only as a medicine diluent; the prepared medicine determines risk.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.