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Sterilised Water for Injections BP

Active ingredient: Water For Injections

Form

Solvent for parenteral use

Species

All species

Manufacturer

Dechra Regulatory B.V.

VMD MA No.

50406/3026

What it's used for

For use as a sterile solvent for the preparation of medicines intended for parenteral administration where water is a component of the preparation and for...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Paying less for Water For Injections

1

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2

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Clinical information

Sterilised Water for Injections BP — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

For use as a sterile solvent for the preparation of medicines intended for
parenteral administration where water is a component of the preparation and
for reconstituting or diluting medicines for parenteral administration
immediately before use.

For parenteral use.
Dosage: as required

None

No special warnings

Revised 19 November 2008
AN: 00171/2008

Special precautions for use in animals
None
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
None

None

Do not store above 25C
Take adequate precautions to maintain sterility.
Any solution remaining in the vial following withdrawal of the required dose
should be discarded.
This product does not contain an antimicrobial preservative.

Meat - Zero days Milk – Zero hours
5.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.