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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.

50406/5031

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

Ask your vet for a written prescription

They must provide one on request. Under the CMA Order the fee is capped at £21 from 2027.
2

Fill it at a registered online retailer

The CMA found online pharmacies 50–60% cheaper than practice dispensing on common medicines — typically £200–£300 a year.

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Prescription required

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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.

Dosage: as required.

None known.

None known.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary
medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the
marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national competent authority
via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.

None.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Observe aseptic precautions.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
None.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

None known.

Do not store above 25 °C.
This product does not contain an antimicrobial preservative.
Any product remaining in the vial following withdrawal of the required volume should be
discarded.

Food producing species – zero days.
4.

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.