WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX 1000mL injection bag

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Active ingredient:

water for injections, Quantity: 1000 mL

Available from:

Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd

INN (International Name):

water for injections

Pharmaceutical form:

Injection, intravenous infusion

Composition:

Excipient Ingredients:

Administration route:

Intravenous

Units in package:

10 x 1000mL Freeflex bags

Prescription type:

Not scheduled. Not considered by committee

Therapeutic indications:

Water for Injections BP is used to dissolve or dilute substances or preparations for parenteral administration. Water for Injections BP may also be used as an irrigating solution for small wounds or during minor surgical procedures.

Product summary:

Visual Identification: clear, colourless liquid; Container Type: Bag; Container Material: Composite plastic laminate; Container Life Time: 3 Years; Container Temperature: Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Authorization status:

Licence status A

Authorization date:

2008-12-16

Patient Information leaflet

WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX
1
WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION (CMI) SUMMARY
The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried
about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1.
WHY AM I USING WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX?
Water for Injection Freeflex contains the active ingredient sterile
water.
Water for Injections is sterile water used to dilute or dissolve
drugs.
It can also be used for washing small wounds and during minor surgical
procedures.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has
been prescribed for you. For more information, see
Section 1. Why am I using WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX? in the full
CMI.
2.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I USE WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX?
Water for Injections will only be used if it is clear, colourless and
free of particles.
YOU SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN WATER FOR INJECTIONS AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE
PRINTED ON THE PACK, OR IF THE PACKAGING IS TORN, SHOWS
SIGNS OF TAMPERING AND IF THE SOLUTION IS NOT CLEAR.
It may have no effect at all, or an entirely unexpected effect if you
are given it after the expiry date has 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.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use
WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX? in the full CMI.
3.
WHAT IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICINES?
TELL YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST 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 or pharmacist can tell you what to do if you are taking
any of these medicines.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other
medicines? in the full CMI.
4.
HOW DO I USE WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX?
Water for Injections will be used to dissolve or dilute other drugs
which may then be given by injection by your nurse or
doctor.
Water for Injections is used to clean away dirt and blood from s

Summary of Product characteristics

AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION
WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX (WATER FOR INJECTION)
Page 1 of 6
1 NAME OF MEDICINE
Water for Injections
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Water for Injections Freeflex 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL or 1000 mL
contains 100% v/v water for
injections
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Injection, intravenous infusion
Water for Injections Freeflex is a sterile, clear, colourless,
particle-free, odourless and tasteless liquid
with a pH of 5.6-7.7. It contains no anti-microbial agents.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Water
for
Injections
is
used
to
dissolve
or
dilute
substances
or
preparations
for
parenteral
administration.
Water for Injections may also be used as an irrigating solution for
small wounds or during minor surgical
procedures.
4.2
DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
_ _
_For dissolving or diluting agents for parenteral administration _
The dosage for Water for Injections is that required to dissolve or
dilute other agents. Aseptic technique
must be used when preparing solutions for parenteral administration.
Check the Product Information
of
any
substance, preparation
or
drug before use
to
ensure appropriate
solubility, dilution
or
compatibility with other additives.
Solutions prepared with Water for Injections may be administered
intravenously, intramuscularly or
subcutaneously using strict aseptic technique. Care should be
exercised that all solutions prepared with
Water for Injections are isotonic before use (See Section 4.4 SPECIAL
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
FOR USE ). Water for Injections is to be used for one patient on one
occasion only. Any residue should
be discarded. It does not contain antimicrobials. Care should be taken
with intravenous administration
and injection technique to avoid injection site reactions and
infections.
Usually solutions are prepared immediately before use. The Product
Information of substances or drugs
to be dissolved or diluted must be consulted to ascertain the maximum
time between aseptic
preparation and use of the solution.
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