Water For Injection 5 ml is a solvent or diluent vehicle that is used to dilute or dissolve other drugs. Water For Injection 5 ml is also used to wash small wounds and during minor surgical procedures.

Water For Injection 5 ml contains clear, colourless, odourless water. It is sterile and contains no antimicrobial agents or other added buffers. Water For Injection 5 ml is intended for dissolving and diluting drugs, which are meant for parenteral use (administration of drugs from routes other than mouth and alimentary canal).

Water For Injection 5 ml is administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Water For Injection 5 ml is generally safe to use and does not cause any side effects. However, if you notice any unusual symptoms, please seek medical advice. 

Water For Injection 5 ml should be administered after being made isotonic (same salt concentration as cells and blood) by adding an appropriate solute to prevent any haemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells). Water for Injection may sometimes contain aluminium, which may alter kidney function. Hence, care should be taken accordingly. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Water For Injection 5 ml. 

Water For Injection 5 ml is a diluent vehicle that contains clear, colourless, odourless water. It is sterile and contains no antimicrobial agents or other added buffers. Water For Injection 5 ml is intended for dissolving and diluting drugs, which are meant for parenteral use. Water For Injection 5 ml is also used to wash small wounds and during minor surgical procedures.

• Inflammation of a vein (that may occur due to the technique of injecting)

• Pain at the injected site 

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Water For Injection 5 ml or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases before starting Water For Injection 5 ml. Water For Injection 5 ml should be administered after being made isotonic (same salt concentration as cells and blood) by adding an appropriate solute to prevent any haemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells). Water for Injection may sometimes contain aluminium, which may alter kidney function. Hence, care should be taken accordingly. Water For Injection 5 ml should be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding only when advised by your doctor. The product may interact with the plastic container and leach out its contents in small amounts at higher temperatures. Hence, do not store Water For Injection 5 ml above 25°C.

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Let your doctor know if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases before starting Water For Injection 5 ml.

• Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains to maintain your blood glucose levels.

• Eat at regular intervals

• Keep a check on your weight and exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy.

• Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.

Parenteral preparations may require the use of excipients, such as solvents like water for injection and other buffering agents, to make them isotonic (same salt concentration as cells and blood). This process helps in the prevention of haemolysis, i.e., the breakdown of red blood cells.