Sterile Water for Irrigation
Dosage form: irrigation
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Indications and Usage for Sterile Water for Irrigation
Sterile Water for Irrigation is indicated for use as an irrigant.
Sterile Water for Irrigation Dosage and Administration
Important Administration Instructions
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- For irrigation only. Not for intravenous injection.
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- Sterile Water for Irrigation is hypotonic with an osmolarity of zero mOsmol/L. It is intended for use as an irrigation fluid and not for intravenous administration or administration by other, parenteral routes (e.g., subcutaneous or intramuscular) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
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- Sterile Water for Irrigation is not potable water and is not intended for oral administration.
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- Sterile Water for Irrigation that has been warmed must not be returned to storage.
Recommended Dosage
The volume and/or rate of irrigation depend on the type of the procedure and the capacity or the surface area of the structure to be irrigated.
Preparation and Administration Instructions
For single-dose only. Sterile Water for Irrigation is available in a flexible plastic container and a plastic pour bottle. Use the contents of the opened container immediately to minimize the potential for bacterial growth and pyrogen formation. Discard the unused contents of opened containers, as Sterile Water for Irrigation contains no antimicrobial preservative.
Adding Medications to Either the Flexible Plastic Container or the Plastic Pour Bottle
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- Use aseptic technique when making additions to Sterile Water for Irrigation.
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- Additives may be incompatible with Sterile Water for Irrigation.
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- The compatibility of additives with Sterile Water for Irrigation must be assessed. Before introducing additives, check for a possible color change and/or the appearance of precipitates, insoluble complexes, or crystals.
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- Before adding a substance or medication, verify that it is soluble and/or stable in water and that the pH range of Sterile Water for Irrigation is appro...
