Water For Injections Bp
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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 Water for Injections BP is given to you
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Water for Injections BP
6. Further information
1. What Water for Injections BP is and what it is used for
Water for Injections BP is called a diluent because its main use is for diluting and preparing medicines that require mixing with water before they are injected. It is also used for irrigation (washing by a stream of liquid).
2. Before you are given Water for Injections BP
This product will be administered by a health care professional who will examine the contents of the ampoule before use to ensure that the liquid is clear and is not discoloured in any way.
3. How Water for Injections BP is given to you
In the preparation of a medicine for use, the required volume of Water for Injections BP will vary, depending on the drug to which it is added. The method of administration (whether by injection into a muscle or into a vein or by some other route) will also vary, depending on the drug to which Water for Injections BP has been added.
4. Possible side effects
Water for Injections BP does not produce unwanted effects when it is administered correctly. If you do notice any unusual effects during the treatment, tell your doctor.
5. How to store Water for Injections BP
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
The ampoules should not be used after the expiry date printed on the labelling.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month
Keep the ampoules in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Do not store above 25 °C.
Do not use if the ampoule is damaged or if the contents are discoloured.
If only part used, discard the remaining solution.
For single use only.
6. Futher information
Water for Injections BP is a specially prepared form of distilled water. It is a clear colourless sterile liquid and does not contain any other ingredients.
What Water for Injections BP looks like and contents of pack
Packs of 10 glass ampoules containing 2ml, 5ml, 10ml of sterile liquid (Not all pack sizes may be marketed).
Product Licence Holder
Mercury Pharma International Ltd 4045, Kingswood Road, City West Business Park, Co Dublin, Ireland
PL No: PL 02848/5924R
Marketing authorization holder
Mercury Pharmaceutical (Ireland) Ltd., 4045, Kingswood Road, City West Business Park, Co Dublin, Ireland.
PA No: PA 73/107/1
Manufacturer
Lomapharm Rudolf Lohmann GmbH KG, Langes Feld 5, 31860,
Emmerthal, Germany