About water
Sterile water for injection
Used for
- Diluting or dissolving medicines before injection, as directed.
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
- Injection of plain sterile water into a vein can destroy red blood cells.
Important warnings
- Not for injection by itself into a vein.
- Use only as directed to prepare a compatible medicine.
- Check the prepared medicine’s instructions and use aseptic technique.
Pregnancy
No specific pregnancy risk when used only to prepare a medicine; consider the medicine being prepared.
Breastfeeding
No specific breastfeeding risk when used only to prepare a medicine; consider the medicine being prepared.
Interactions
- No direct interactions; compatibility and interactions depend on the medicine added.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.