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Water for Injection Sterile


Product introduction

Water for Injection Sterile is a sterile preparation of water which contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer. It is supplied only in single-dose containers, indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.

Water for Injection Sterile is used to preserve the medicinal products

Uses of Water for Injection Injection

  • Preservative

Benefits of Water for Injection Injection

In Preservative

Water for Injection Sterile is used as a preservative to prevent damage to the original form of the medicine that is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. If it is not present, harmful organisms can contaminate the solution and cause infections or reactions in the person who takes any such medicine. It also acts as a solvent for certain medicines and helps in better absorption of the medicine in our body.

Side effects of Water for Injection Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Water for Injection

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Water for Injection Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Water for Injection Injection works

Sterile water for injections is a special type of water that has been carefully cleaned and purified so it does not contain any other ingredients. Water for Injection Sterile kills the germs that may cause damage to the contents of the medicinal product and also acts as a diluent because it helps in diluting and preparing medicines before use.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Water for Injection Sterile. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Water for Injection Sterile during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Water for Injection Sterile during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Water for Injection Sterile alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Water for Injection Sterile in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Water for Injection Sterile in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Water for Injection Sterile
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Quick tips

  • Water for Injection Sterile is used in the aseptic preparation of parenteral (injection or infusion) solutions. 
  • Your doctor or nurse will visually check or particulate matter and discoloration of the solution prior to administration.
  • Water for Injection Sterile is not to be taken orally. Immediately wash your mouth or eyes if it comes in contact.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Homogeneous other non-metal compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
Additives, preservatives

Patient concerns

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I have pain in my left knee since many years. It used to worsen in typical period days.My uterus is removed ( not tubes). I have high blood pressure for which i'm taking aldactone25. Orthopaedician said I have salt water retention tendency and prescribed me Alendronic Acid 70 mg per week and neurokind and coerip. For how long can I take this AA safely? My dental health is also not so good. Right now I don't have dental complaints but what if I need tooth extraction in future as my teeth have exposed roots?
Dr. Reema Mangaliyil
Dental Surgery
Bp shud be in normal limits while undergoing extraction, and about the rest of the medication u need to take ur physicians written consent before undergoing extraction .He may guve consent after detailed examination and checking lab reports
My wife aged 37years suffering from water retention in her legs and body kindly guide me what kind of tests need to take.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Hba1c, Lipid profile, Liver profile, Serum creatinine, BUN, CBC, ESR, USG full abdomen, Urine routine & cultureTHYROID PROFILE, eGFR, Blood sugar, Serum Uric acidVitamin D & B estimation
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References

  1. Sterile water. Deerfield, Illinois: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 2014. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Pvt Ltd
Address: Village - Vasana - Chacharwadi, Tal - Sanand, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad GJ 382213 IN
Country of origin: India

MRP
2.45
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 ml in 1 vial
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