Consumer Medicine Information
What is in this leaflet?
This leaflet answers some of the common questions people ask about WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP. It does not contain all the information that is known about WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP.
It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have any concerns about being given this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet.
You may need to read it again.
What WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP is for
WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP is sterile water used to dissolve or dilute other drugs.
WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP is sterile water used to clean small wounds or cuts.
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor carefully.
They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
Before you are given WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP
When you must not use it
WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP will only be used if it is clear, colourless and free of particles, the package is undamaged and the use by (expiry) date marked on the pack has not been passed. It must not be injected unless it has been used to dissolve or dilute necessary drugs to be administered by your doctor or nurse.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines including medicines that you buy at the chemist, supermarket or health food shop.
Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you what to do if you are taking any of these medicines.
If you have not told your doctor about any of these things, tell them before you are given any injection.
How WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP is given
WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP is used to dissolve or dilute other drugs, which may then be injected by your doctor or nurse either into a vein, or into a muscle, or under your skin.
WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP is used to clean away dirt and blood from small wounds or cuts.
Storage
Your doctor or pharmacist will store WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP under the recommended conditions.
It should be kept in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C for 10 mL plastic Polyamp DuoFit® ampoules and below 25°C for the 5 mL plastic Polyamp DuoFit®ampoules.
Disposal
Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist will safely dispose of any WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP that is not used.
Product description
WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP is clear, colourless, particle-free, sterile water. It contains no other substances or anti-microbial agents.
WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP is available in packs of 50 x 10 mL, 400 x 10 mL or 50 x 5 mL Polyamp DuoFit® plastic ampoules.
