Sterile Water for Injection - 5 ml

Sterile Water for Injection - 5 ml

Sterile water for injection is designed to use after addition of medication that must be diluted prior to injection. It is free of all microorganisms like spores, fungi, and bacteria. The water is sterilized to ensure the absence of any bacteria in the water. This is important because microorganisms are the causes of diseases and illness in our bodies. This preparation of water for injection is dispensed in single dose vial and is used to mix with medications for intravenous administration into the body. The vial can only be opened and used one time. Once it is opened, it is no longer considered to be sterile since tiny organisms that live in the air can get in.

Clinical Uses of Sterile water for Injections

Sterile water for injection 10 ml is clear and free from fungi, bacteria, and protozoa. It must not be considered for intravenous use unless it has used to dilute necessary medications to be administered by the health care specialist.

Dosing Instructions

In how much volume, the preparation needs to be used to dilute or to dissolve any medication for injections depend on the dose and concentration of the medication. Moreover, the dosage is usually depending on the age, weight, and clinical condition of the patient. The solution should be inspected for discoloration or visually particulate matter before intravenous administration. The solution comes in a vial for intravenous administration using sterile equipment. It would be better to consult a physician before buying the sterile water for injection. Follow your physician’s instruction while using the sterile water preparation for diluting a medication. When in doubt, talk to your physician and get to know the appropriate directions of using the parental solution.

Side Effects

If the Sterile water is not appropriately mixed with the medications or the technique of administration is not correct, you may get side effects like an infection at the site of injection, febrile response, hypervolemia, extravasation, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not use for intravenous administration unless adjusted to approximate isotonicity with a suitable solute. Do not use if found the solution unclear or colorless.