About distilled water sterilized
Sterile water for injection
Used for
- Diluent for dissolving or diluting medicines before injection, when appropriate for that medicine.
Usual adult dose
Used only as directed for the medicine being prepared; dose depends on that medicine.
Usual dose in children
Used only as directed for the medicine being prepared; dose depends on that medicine.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain or irritation may occur.
- Red blood cell damage can occur if injected alone into a vein.
Important warnings
- Not for injection by itself; it can damage blood cells.
- Use only with medicines compatible with sterile water.
- Not the same as sterile water for irrigation or drinking water.
Pregnancy
No direct pregnancy use is established; risks depend on the medicine dissolved in it.
Breastfeeding
No direct breastfeeding use is established; risks depend on the medicine dissolved in it.
Interactions
- No known direct interactions; the dissolved medicine may interact with other treatments.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.