Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
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.
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Water for Injections BP is sterile water for injections. This is used for preparation and dilution of medicines that are to be administered into your vein (parenteral use). 2.
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Do not use Water for Injections BP There are no known situations in which Water for Injections BP should not be used. Warning and precautions Water for Injections BP must not be used alone. Your doctor will dissolve or dilute another medicine in water for injection before the ready prepared medicine is administered to you. Other medicines and Water for Injections BP There are no known interactions with other medicines. Water for Injections BPwith food and drink There are no known interactions with food or drink. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Water for Injections BP can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Water for Injections BP has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
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This medicine is administered to you by a doctor or healthcare professional. The method of administration depends on the instructions given for the medicinal product to be dissolved or diluted.The medicinal product should be reconstituted or diluted immediately before use. The dosage of Water for Injections B. Braun and the duration of the application are in accordance with the instructions pertaining to the medicine to be dissolved or diluted. If you use more Water for Injections BP than you should An overdose is very unlikely as this medicine is only for preparation and dilution of parenteral preparations. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. There are no known side effects if the instructions for use are followed. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: 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.
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Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the container and the outer carton after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. For the product in plastic ampoules: Do not store above 25°C. There are no special precautions for storage for product in polyethylene containers. Do not use this medicine if you notice the container is damaged and the liquid is unclear and coloured. For single use only. Discard any unused content after use. 6.
What Water for Injections BP contains ●
100 ml Water for Injections BP contains 2
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What Water for Injections BP looks like and contents of the pack Water for Injections BP is a solvent for parenteral use: it is used to dissolve or dilute medicines that are to be administered into your vein. It is a clear, colourless liquid. It is available in: ●
Plastic polyethylene ampoules, contents: 5 ml, 10 ml, 20 ml supplied in packs of: 20 x 5 ml, 20 x 10 ml, 20 x 20 ml, 100 x 5 ml, 100 x 10 ml, 10 0 x 20 ml
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Plastic propylene ampoules, contents: 10 ml, 20 ml supplied in packs of: 20 x 10 ml, 50 x 10 ml, 100 x 10 ml, 20 x 20 ml, 50 x 20 ml, 100 x 20 ml
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Bottles of low- density polyethylene (LD-PE), contents: 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1000ml supplied in packs of: 20 x 50 ml, 10 x 100 ml, 20 x 100ml, 10 x 250 ml, 20 x 250 ml, 10 x 500 ml, 10 x 1000 ml
Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder & Manufacturer B. Braun Melsungen AG Carl-Braun-Straße 1 34212 Melsungen, Germany Postal address: 34209 Melsungen, Germany Telephone: +49-(0)-5661-71-0 Fax: +49-(0)-5661-71-4567 This leaflet was last revised in October 2018
The following information is intended for medical or healthcare professionals only: After preparation of the ready-to-use medicinal product From a microbiological point of view, the ready-to-use preparations should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and would normally not be longer than 24 hours at 2 to 8°C, unless dilution has taken place in controlled and validated aseptic conditions. For the preparation of parenteral solutions usual hygiene precautions to maintain sterility must be adhered to.
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The active substance in Water for Injections BP, solvent for parenteral use is water for injection.
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Water for Injections BP, Water for Injections Ph.Eur. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Water for Injections BP, solvent for parenteral use, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
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.
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
Preparation and dilution of parenteral preparations
Posology
Water for Injection BP is used for dilution or dissolution of parenteral medicinal products. Dosage and duration of use depend on the instructions given for the medicinal product to be dissolved or diluted.
Paediatric population
The dosage has to be considered based on the instructions given for the medicinal product to be dissolved or diluted.
Method of administration
The method of administration depends on the instructions given for the medicinal product to be dissolved/diluted. The medicinal products should be reconstituted or diluted immediately before use.
There are no contraindications for water for injections as such.
Water for Injections BP must not be used alone for intravenous administration.
Interactions between water for injections and other medicinal products are not known.
Pregnancy
Generally, water for injections can be used during pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
Water for injections can be used during breast-feeding.
Fertility
No data available.
Water for Injections BP has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
None known if used according to the instructions given.
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 Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Symptoms and treatment
Not applicable because this medicinal product is only for preparation and dilution of parenteral preparations.
Ask anything about Water for Injections BP, solvent for parenteral use. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
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.
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