About water
Sterile pharmaceutical solvent
Used for
- Diluting or dissolving medicines for injection when their instructions specify sterile water.
Usual adult dose
Use only the volume specified by the medicine’s instructions; not for injection alone.
Usual dose in children
Use only the volume specified by the medicine’s instructions; not for injection alone.
Common side effects
- Injection of sterile water alone into the bloodstream can destroy red blood cells.
Important warnings
- Not for direct intravenous injection without an appropriate additive.
- Use only as directed for reconstituting or diluting medicines.
- Discard unused contents according to product instructions.
Pregnancy
No specific pregnancy effects expected when used only as a medicine diluent; risks depend on the medicine added.
Breastfeeding
No specific breastfeeding effects expected when used only as a medicine diluent; risks 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.