Bacteriostatic Water for Injection is a sterile, nonpyrogenic preparation of water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol (9 mg/mL), which acts as a preservative to inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Its primary purpose is to serve as a diluent or solvent for medications that need to be dissolved or thinned before being injected into the body.

Sold individually or in a case of 25.

Key Uses and Features

• Reconstituting Medications: It is used to turn powdered drugs (such as certain antibiotics, vaccines, hormones like HGH, or peptides) into a liquid form suitable for injection.
• Multi-Dose Capability: Unlike "Sterile Water for Injection" (which is single-use), the preservative in bacteriostatic water allows the vial to be re-entered multiple times.
• Extended Shelf Life: Once a vial is opened, the benzyl alcohol keeps the water usable for up to 28 days, provided it is stored and handled with proper sterile techniques.
• Versatile Injection Routes: It can be used for intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous (SQ) injections, depending on the specific medication's requirements.

**Please be sure to check your medication's compatibility with bacteriostatic water. Some medications are sensitive to preservatives and may be rendered ineffective if mixed with bacteriostatic water. Always check the medication's package insert.