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 B. Braun Water for Injections?
B. Braun Water for Injections does not contain an active ingredient. B. Braun Water for Injections is used to dissolve or dilute other medicines.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using B. Braun Water for Injections? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use B. Braun Water for Injections?
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use B. Braun Water for Injections? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
For more information, see Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use B. Braun Water for Injections?
- Water for injections will be used to dissolve or dilute other drugs or medicines, which may be given by injection.
- The reconstituted medicine is administered to you by a doctor or healthcare professional.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use B. Braun Water for Injections? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using B. Braun Water for Injections?
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Looking after your medicine |
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For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using B. Braun Water for Injections? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
Water for Injections B Braun
Active ingredient(s): None
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using B. Braun Water for Injections. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information or if you have any concerns or questions about using B. Braun Water for Injections.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I using B. Braun Water for Injections?
2. What should I know before I use B. Braun Water for Injections?
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
4. How do I use B. Braun Water for Injections?
5. What should I know while using B. Braun Water for Injections?
6. Are there any side effects?
7. Product details
1. Why am I using B. Braun Water for Injections?
B. Braun Water for Injections contains sterile water. B. Braun Water for Injections is used to dissolve or dilute other medicines when preparing water soluble injections.
2. What should I know before I use B. Braun Water for Injections?
Warnings
Your doctor or nurse will only use Water for Injections to dissolve or dilute other medicines that they will give you.
Before you are given Water for Injections
When you must not use it:
- Only to be used if solution is clear, colourless and the container and its closure or packaging are undamaged.
- Do not use Water for injections after the expiry date which is stated on the container and the outer carton after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Check with your doctor if you:
- have any other medical conditions
- take any medicines for any other condition
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins or supplements you are taking and if these affect B. Braun Water for Injections.
4. How do I use B. Braun Water for Injections?
How much is given
- B. Braun Water for injections will be used to dissolve or dilute other drugs or medicines, which may be given by injection.
- The reconstituted medicine is administered to you by a doctor or healthcare professional.
- Injections are usually given in your upper arm muscle (intramuscularly) under the skin (subcutaneously) or directly into a vein (intravenously) by a doctor or trained nurse.
5. What should I know while using B. Braun Water for Injections?
Things you should do
Tell your doctor straight away if the injection makes you feel unwell.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Looking after your medicine
Water for Injections will be stored by your doctor or pharmacist under the recommended conditions.
Water for injections should be stored at a temperature below 25°C.
Follow the instructions in the carton on how to take care of the medicine properly.
Store it in a cool dry place away from moisture, heat or sunlight; for example, do not store it:
- in the bathroom or near a sink, or
- in the car or on window sills.
Keep it where young children cannot reach it.
When to discard your medicine
Your doctor or nurse will safely dispose of any Water for injections that is not used.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions about side effects.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop taking any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor’s prescription.
What B. Braun Water for Injections contains
Active ingredient (main ingredient) |
none |
Other ingredients (inactive ingredients) |
sterile water |
Potential allergens | None |
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What B. Braun Water for Injections looks like
B. Braun Water for Injections is a clear, colourless, particle free sterile solution.
Water for Injections B. Braun is supplied in single-use containers.
Plastic (polyethylene) ampoules containing Water for injections 10 mL, 20 mL supplied in packs of:
20 x 10 mL ampoules, AUST R 199953
20 x 20 mL ampoules, AUST R 199952
Plastic bottles, containing Water for injections 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL, supplied in packs of:
20 × 100 mL bottles, AUST R 199949
20 × 250 mL bottles, AUST R 199951
10 × 500 mL bottles, AUST R 199948
10 × 1000 mL bottles, AUST R 199950
Who distributes B. Braun Water for Injections
B. Braun Australia Pty Ltd
Level 5, 7-9 Irvine Place
Bella Vista NSW 2153
Australia
Toll free number: 1800 251 705
This leaflet was prepared in October 2023.
Published by MIMS December 2023