Valsts: Austrālija
Valoda: angļu
Klimata pārmaiņas: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
water for injections, Quantity: 250 mL
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
water for injections
Injection, intravenous infusion
Excipient Ingredients:
Intravenous
35 x 250 mL Freeflex bags, 40 x 250 mL Freeflex bags, 20 x 250 mL Freeflex bags, 30 x 250 mL Freeflex bags
Not scheduled. Not considered by committee
Water for Injections BP is used to dissolve or dilute substances or preparations for parenteral administration. Water for Injections BP may also be used as an irrigating solution for small wounds or during minor surgical procedures.
Visual Identification: clear, colourless liquid; Container Type: Bag; Container Material: Composite plastic laminate; Container Life Time: 3 Years; Container Temperature: Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Registered
2008-12-16
WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX 1 WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION (CMI) SUMMARY The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. 1. WHY AM I USING WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX? Water for Injection Freeflex contains the active ingredient sterile water. Water for Injections is sterile water used to dilute or dissolve drugs. It can also be used for washing small wounds and during minor surgical procedures. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX? in the full CMI. 2. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I USE WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX? Water for Injections will only be used if it is clear, colourless and free of particles. YOU SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN WATER FOR INJECTIONS AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE PRINTED ON THE PACK, OR IF THE PACKAGING IS TORN, SHOWS SIGNS OF TAMPERING AND IF THE SOLUTION IS NOT CLEAR. It may have no effect at all, or an entirely unexpected effect if you are given it after the expiry date has passed. IT MUST NOT BE INJECTED UNLESS IT HAS BEEN USED TO DISSOLVE OR DILUTE NECESSARY DRUGS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY YOUR DOCTOR OR NURSE. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX? in the full CMI. 3. WHAT IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICINES? TELL YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY OTHER MEDICINES, INCLUDING ANY THAT YOU BUY WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION FROM YOUR PHARMACY, SUPERMARKET OR HEALTH FOOD SHOP. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you what to do if you are taking any of these medicines. A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI. 4. HOW DO I USE WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX? Water for Injections will be used to dissolve or dilute other drugs which may then be given by injection by your nurse or doctor. Water for Injections is used to clean away dirt and blood from s Izlasiet visu dokumentu
AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION WATER FOR INJECTIONS FREEFLEX (WATER FOR INJECTION) Page 1 of 6 1 NAME OF MEDICINE Water for Injections 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Water for Injections Freeflex 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL or 1000 mL contains 100% v/v water for injections 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Injection, intravenous infusion Water for Injections Freeflex is a sterile, clear, colourless, particle-free, odourless and tasteless liquid with a pH of 5.6-7.7. It contains no anti-microbial agents. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Water for Injections is used to dissolve or dilute substances or preparations for parenteral administration. Water for Injections may also be used as an irrigating solution for small wounds or during minor surgical procedures. 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION _ _ _For dissolving or diluting agents for parenteral administration _ The dosage for Water for Injections is that required to dissolve or dilute other agents. Aseptic technique must be used when preparing solutions for parenteral administration. Check the Product Information of any substance, preparation or drug before use to ensure appropriate solubility, dilution or compatibility with other additives. Solutions prepared with Water for Injections may be administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously using strict aseptic technique. Care should be exercised that all solutions prepared with Water for Injections are isotonic before use (See Section 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE ). Water for Injections is to be used for one patient on one occasion only. Any residue should be discarded. It does not contain antimicrobials. Care should be taken with intravenous administration and injection technique to avoid injection site reactions and infections. Usually solutions are prepared immediately before use. The Product Information of substances or drugs to be dissolved or diluted must be consulted to ascertain the maximum time between aseptic preparation and use of the solution. AUSTRALIAN Izlasiet visu dokumentu