About water for injection
Sterile pharmaceutical diluent
Used for
- Diluting or dissolving medicines for injection before use, as directed by product instructions.
Usual adult dose
Volume depends on the medicine being prepared; use only as its instructions specify.
Usual dose in children
Volume depends on the medicine and child’s needs; use only as its instructions specify.
Common side effects
- No direct effects when used correctly as a diluent; effects may come from the medicine added.
Important warnings
- Not for injection by itself; it can cause dangerous red blood cell damage.
- Use only when compatible with the medicine being prepared.
- Follow sterile handling instructions; discard unused portions as directed.
Pregnancy
No direct pregnancy effects are expected when used as a diluent; consider the added medicine’s risks.
Breastfeeding
No direct breastfeeding effects are expected when used as a diluent; consider the added medicine’s risks.
Interactions
- No specific interactions; compatibility depends on the medicine being dissolved or diluted.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.