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Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Sterilised Water for Injections 2.5 ml & 5 ml
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Water for injection may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What it is and what it is used for
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Sterilised Water for Injections contains water that has been very carefully purified and sterilised so there are no chemicals, bacteria or moulds in it. Sterilised Water for Injections is used to dissolve and dilute other medicines so that they can be given into your blood stream as an intravenous injection (into the vein). 2.
What you need to know before you take it
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Do not use Sterilised Water for Injections if you are sensitive or allergic to sterilised water. Other medicines and Sterilised Water for Injections Tell your doctor, nurse or healthcare professional if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, tell your doctor, nurse or healthcare professional for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines Ask your doctor for advice before taking the medicine that is going to be dissolved or diluted with Sterilised Water for Injections.
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How to take it
Sterilised Water for Injections
Your doctor, nurse or healthcare professional will decide the correct amount of Sterilised Water for Injections to dissolve or dilute the medicine that you are receiving as an injection. They will also tell you how and when the injection will be given. If you use more Sterilised Water for Injections than you should It is most unlikely that you will be given too much Sterilised Water for Injections by the doctor or nurse. Your doctor and nurse will be monitoring your progress and check the medicine that you are given. The signs and symptoms of overdose will be related to those of the medicine which is being dissolved or diluted with Sterilised Water for Injections. However, if you feel unwell afterwards or have any discomfort, tell your doctor or nurse. If you forget to take Sterilised Water for Injections If you think that you have missed a dose, contact your doctor, nurse or healthcare professional. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. 4.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Water is a natural substance in the body and so is unlikely to cause any unwanted effects. If you think this injection is causing you any problems, or you are worried, talk to your doctor, nurse or healthcare professional. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse: This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. 5.
How to store it
Sterilised Water for Injections
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use Sterilised Water for Injections if the bottle is damaged or if the contents are discoloured or contain particles. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 30°C. Do not freeze. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment. 6.
Contents of the pack and other information
What Sterilised Water for Injections contains Each ml of solvent contains 1 ml of Sterilised Water for Injections. Each 2.5 ml vial contains 2.5 ml of Sterilised Water for Injections.
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Each 5 ml vial contains 5 ml of Sterilised Water for Injections. What Sterilised Water for Injections looks like and contents of the pack Sterilised Water for Injections is a clear and colourless liquid. Sterilised Water for Injections is available in 2.5 ml and 5 ml clear glass vials with 1 vial in each box. Marketing Authorisation Holder Bio Products Laboratory Limited, Dagger Lane, Elstree, Herts, WD6 3BX, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 20 8957 2200 E-mail: [email protected] Manufacturer Bio Products Laboratory Limited, Dagger Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3BX, United Kingdom For any information about this medicine, please contact the Marketing Authorisation Holder. This leaflet was last revised in 03/2023.
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Frequently asked questions about Sterilised Water for Injections 2.5 ml & 5 ml
What is the active substance in Sterilised Water for Injections 2.5 ml & 5 ml?
The active substance in Sterilised Water for Injections 2.5 ml & 5 ml is water for injection.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Sterilised Water for Injections 2.5 ml & 5 ml, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Sterilised Water for Injections 2.5 ml & 5 ml without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: water for injection
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
To be used as a solvent for dilution or reconstitution of suitable medicinal products for parenteral administration.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
For parenteral use.
The directions for use will be dependent upon the appropriate medicinal product to which this solvent is added, which will dictate the appropriate volumes as well as administration route.
4.3. Contraindications
None known.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
None known.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
None known.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None known.
4.8. Undesirable effects
None known.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
4.9. Overdose
None known.
🇵🇱 Known in Poland as
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
⚠ Same active substance, but a different pharmaceutical form (for example a gel instead of a tablet). Not interchangeable — ask a pharmacist.
- Woda do wstrzykiwań FreseniusAqua pro injectione 100 g/100 g
Same active substance. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
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Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.