About water for injection
Sterile diluent and solvent
Used for
- Used to dissolve or dilute medicines before injection, as directed.
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
- Injection of plain sterile water into a vein can destroy red blood cells.
Important warnings
- Not for injection into a vein by itself; it must be made isotonic first.
- Use only as directed for preparing medicines; check the medicine’s instructions.
Pregnancy
No pregnancy-specific effects expected when used appropriately as a medicine diluent.
Breastfeeding
No breastfeeding-specific effects expected when used appropriately as a medicine diluent.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.