About water for irrigation usp
Sterile irrigation fluid
Used for
- Washing or rinsing body surfaces and medical equipment during procedures
- Diluting medicines only when their instructions specifically permit irrigation water
Usual adult dose
Use the amount needed for irrigation; not for injection or drinking.
Common side effects
- Large-volume absorption may disturb body-fluid and electrolyte balance
Important warnings
- Not for injection, infusion, or oral use
- Use only as directed for irrigation; discard opened containers as labeled
- Avoid use in procedures where significant absorption could cause fluid imbalance
Pregnancy
No systemic medicine exposure is expected with appropriate external irrigation; safety depends on use and absorption.
Breastfeeding
No systemic medicine exposure is expected with appropriate external irrigation; safety depends on use and absorption.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.