About sterilised water for injection
Sterile pharmaceutical diluent
Used for
- Diluting or dissolving medicines for injection, as directed by their instructions.
Usual adult dose
No standard dose; amount depends on the medicine being prepared.
Usual dose in children
No standard dose; amount depends on the medicine being prepared.
Common side effects
- Injecting sterile water alone into a vein can destroy red blood cells.
Important warnings
- Not for injection by itself into a vein.
- Use only to prepare medicines according to their instructions.
- Discard unused portions when supplied in a single-use container.
Pregnancy
No specific pregnancy risk when used as a medicine diluent; risks depend on the medicine prepared.
Breastfeeding
No specific breastfeeding risk when used as a medicine diluent; risks depend on the medicine prepared.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.