CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
What is in this leaflet
This leaflet answers some common questions about Water for Injections. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or nurse.
Keep this leaflet.
You may need to read it again.
What WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP is used for
Water for Injections is sterile water used to dilute or dissolve medicines.
Before you are given WATER FOR INJECTIONS BP
When you must not use it
Your doctor or nurse will only use Water for Injections to dissolve or dilute other medicines that they will give you.
Before you are given it
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Your doctor, nurse 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 is used to make up the medicines for your treatment and is usually given into a muscle in your upper arm or buttock (intramuscularly), under the skin (subcutaneously) or directly into a vein (intravenously) by a doctor or trained nurse.
While you are given WATER FOR INJECTION BP
Things you must do
Tell your doctor or nurse if the injection makes you feel unwell.
Side effects
Tell your doctor if you have fever or notice pain, bruising or swelling at the site of injection.
Ask your doctor or nurse to answer any questions that you may have.
After using WATER FOR INJECTION BP
Storage
Water for injections will be stored in the pharmacy or on the ward. The injection is kept in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
Disposal
Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist will safely dispose of any Water for Injections that is not used.
Product Description
What it looks like
Water for Injections is a clear, colourless solution in a plastic ampoule or vial.
Ingredients
Water for Injections contains sterile water. It does not contain a preservative.
