Bacteriostatic Water for Injection in 30 mL multiple-dose vials is used to dilute or dissolve medications for injection. It contains a preservative, benzyl alcohol, which inhibits bacterial growth, allowing multiple doses to be withdrawn safely from the same vial. This makes it especially useful for medications that do not need to be administered in a single dose. Its sterilized water composition and bacteriostatic properties ensure safe preparation and extended storage of injectable drugs, enhancing patient safety and medication efficacy.
Key Features:
- Sterility: Maintained through benzyl alcohol, which inhibits bacterial growth, allowing multiple entries with a sterile needle.
- Usage: Intended as a diluent or solvent for medications to be administered through injection.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injections as directed by medication guidelines.
Composition
- Active Ingredient: Sterile water suitable for injection.
- Preservative: Benzyl alcohol (usually at a concentration of 0.9%), which inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Intended Use
- Purpose: This product is used to dilute or reconstitute medications for injection.
- Applications: It is commonly used in healthcare settings for the preparation of injectable medications or other pharmaceutical needs requiring reconstitution or dilution before administration.
Medical Information
- Administration: Not intended for direct injection; should be used to prepare other drugs.
- Usage: Ensure compatibility of the bacteriostatic water with the drug to be diluted or reconstituted, as some medications may not be stable or safe when diluted with bacteriostatic water.
- Multiple Withdrawals: The inclusion of a bacteriostatic agent allows for multiple withdrawals from the vial, reducing waste and enhancing convenience.
Safety and Warnings
- Neonatal Warning: Not recommended for use in neonates due to the potential toxicity of benzyl alcohol, which can cause serious adverse effects such as gasping syndrome in infants.
- Allergen Consideration: Patients with hypersensitivity to benzyl alcohol should not use this product.
- Consultation Required: Always consult a healthcare professional or pharmacist for advice on the proper use and compatibility of bacteriostatic water with specific medications.
Storage: Store at controlled room temperature as specified on the packaging. Protect from freezing and excessive heat.
