Ingredient

Water For Injection

Sterile Water for Injection is pure, sterile water used in injectable preparations.

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MFDS ingredient code M040534

What does it do?

Sterile Water for Injection is pure, sterile water used in the manufacture of injectable preparations, employed for the dilution or dissolution of medications. It is mainly used as a solvent for antibiotics and other injectables.

Sterile Water for Injection is used to adjust the concentration of medications and to prepare injection solutions, ensuring safe administration into the body. It has no pharmacological effect on its own and serves as a medium for drug delivery.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike regular water, Sterile Water for Injection is in a sterile condition and free of impurities, minimizing the risk of infection during injection. It undergoes fewer chemical reactions with medications compared to other solvents, making it safe for use.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.