Sterile Water
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- Sterile Water
- Brand Names
- STERILE DILUENT, Sterile Water
- Application Number
- BLA101069
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk Production Belgium SA
- NDC Codes
- 7
- Dosage Forms
- SOLUTION, INJECTION, INJECTION, SOLUTION, IRRIGANT
- Routes
- INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVENOUS, IRRIGATION
- Active Ingredients
- WATER
Indications and Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sterile Water for Irrigation USP is indicated for use as an irrigating fluid or pharmaceutic aid. Sterile Water may also be used as an adjunct in the preparation of non-intravenously administered nutrient mixtures (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).
Warnings
WARNINGS Sterile Water for Irrigation USP is hypotonic and will cause hemolysis, and is not recommended for use during surgical procedures. After opening container, its contents should be used promptly to minimize the possibility of bacterial growth or pyrogen formation. Discard unused portion of irrigating solution since it contains no preservative.