Bridgewest WATER FOR INJECTION BP 2 mL injection solution ampoule

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Active ingredient:

water for injections, Quantity: 2 mL

Available from:

Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd

Pharmaceutical form:

Injection, solution

Composition:

Excipient Ingredients:

Administration route:

Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous

Units in package:

200x2mL ampoules

Class:

Medicine Registered

Prescription type:

Not Scheduled after consideration by Committee

Therapeutic indications:

Water for Injections is used for the reconstitution and preparation of aqueous injections.

Product summary:

Visual Identification: Clear, colourless liquid, free from visible impurities; Container Type: Ampoule; Container Material: LDPE; Container Life Time: 2 Years; Container Temperature: Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

1994-06-22

Patient Information leaflet

WATER FOR
INJECTIONS BP
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 L

Summary of Product characteristics

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AUSTRALIAN
PRODUCT
INFORMATION
WATER
FOR
INJECTIONS
BP
(WATER
FOR
INJECTIONS)
1.
NAME OF THE MEDICINE
Water for injections
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Water for Injection BP is a non-isotonic, ready to use, single dose
solution. It does not contain
preservatives.
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Water for Injections BP is a sterile, non-isotonic, clear, colourless
solution in a ready-to-use,
single dose presentation. It does not contain preservatives.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Water for Injections is used for the reconstitution and preparation of
aqueous injections.
4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
DOSAGE
Ensure appropriate solubility, dilution or compatibility with other
additives and ascertain the
maximum time between aseptic preparation and administration by
consulting the Product
Information of any substance, preparation or drug before use.
The dosage for Water for Injections is the amount required to
reconstitute or prepare other
agents. Ensure that all solutions prepared with Water for Injections
are isotonic before use (see
Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use).
Aseptic technique must be used when preparing and administering
solutions for parenteral use.
Usually solutions are prepared immediately before use.
Solutions
prepared
with
Water
for
Injections
may
be
administered
intravenously,
intramuscularly or subcutaneously. Water for Injections is for use in
one patient on one
occasion only. Discard any residue.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Water for Injections is hypotonic causing haemolysis if it is injected
alone. It is contraindicated
for intravenous administration if not adjusted to isotonicity by the
addition of suitable solutes.
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4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Do not use Water for Injections unless it is clear and the seal is
intact.
Before dissolving or diluting any substance or preparation, consult
the Product Information fo