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Patient Information Leaflet

Water for Injections BP

Where to find information in this leaflet

1.    What Water for Injections BP is and what it is used for

2.    Before you are given Water for Injections BP

3.    How to use Water for Injections BP

4.    Possible side effects

5.    Storing Water for Injections BP

6.    Further information

1.    What Water for Injections BP is and what it is used for

Water for Injections BP contains water that has been very carefully cleaned and purified so there are no chemicals, bacteria or moulds in it. It 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.    Before you are given Water for Injections BP

You should NOT be given Water for Injections BP if you:

•    are sensitive or allergic to Water for Injections BP.

Using other medicines:

Please tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy or breast feeding:

Please tell your doctor or nurse before being ; given this injection if you are pregnant or breast feeding. The doctor will then decide if the injection is suitable for you.

Driving and using machines:

You should not drive or use machinery if you are affected by the administration of Water for Injections BP.

3. How to use Water for Injections BP

Your nurse or doctor will give you the injection.

Your doctor will decide the correct dosage for you and how and when the injection will be given.

Since the injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, it is unlikely that you will be given too much. If you think you have been given too much, you must tell the person giving you the injection.

4.    Possible side effects

Water is a natural substance in the body and so is unlikely to cause any unwanted effects.

However, If you think this injection is causing you any problems, or you are at all worried, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

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. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5.    Storing Water for Injections BP

Your injection will be stored at less than 25°C and protected from light. The nurse or doctor will check that the injection is not past its expiry date before giving you the injection.

6.    Further information

Marketing Authorisation Holder:

hameln pharmaceuticals ltd

Gloucester

United Kingdom

Manufacturer:

hameln pharmaceuticals gmbh Langes Feld 13 31789 Hameln Germany

hameln rds a.s.

Horna 36 900 01 Modra Slovak Republic

For any information about this medicine, please contact the Marketing Authorisation Holder

This leaflet was last approved February 2015

What Water for Injections BP contains:

Each ml contains 100% Water for Injections Ph. Eur

What Water for Injections BP looks like and contents of the pack:

Water for Injections BP is supplied in 2, 5, 10 and 20 ml clear glass ampoules. 10 ampoules supplied in each carton.

The injection is also supplied in 1, 2, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100 ml and 200 ml vials with 10 or 25 vials in each box.

Not all sizes may be marketed.

The marketing authorisation number of this medicine is: PL 01502/0003R