Hospira bacteriostatic water is sold in vials of 30ml (individually or in bulk). Bacteriostatic water is sterile, non-pyrogenic, it comes in multiple-dose containers and uses 0.9% (9mg/mL) benzyl alcohol, which serves as a bacteriostatic preservative.

Bacteriostatic water is used for:

• Medication dilution – this is its most common application as it is used to dilute medication prior to use. Mainly, bacteriostatic water is intended for subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous drug administration, following the addition of drugs that require reconstitution.
• Medication reconstitution – medication that’s in a so-called powder state (lyophilized – stripped of water) has to be mixed with a solvent before application. Bacteriostatic water is the preferred choice for a drug solvent due to its bacteriostatic properties and multi-draw ability.
• Multiple dosage injection – due to its properties, bacteriostatic water is perfect for medication administered over a number of days, as it will keep the drug safe and ensure the vial’s sterility over time.

Product Highlights:

• Comes in a 30ml sterile vial
• Allows multiple uses over the course of 28 days
• Contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol solution
• Adheres to USP regulatory standards
• Features a tamper-proof cap for added safety

Precaution:
Though bacteriostatic water allows for multiple, safe draws, you should use it within 28 days of opening it. If you fail to use it within the 28-day window, you must discard it, as it’s no longer safe to use (even if you’ve kept it under the recommended conditions).