Bacteriostatic Water for Injection
Hospira Bacteriostatic Water for Injection Usp is a sterile, nonpyrogenic
preparation of water for injection containing 0.9% (9 mg/mL) of benzyl
alcohol
added as a bacteriostatic preservative. Bacteriosatic Water is packed in a 30 ml
multi-dose plastic vials that contain Benzyl Alcohol.
18 month expiration date
Bacteriostatic Water Features
- Sterile
- Benzyl Alcohol added
- Multi-Dose
- Usp
- Non-Pyrogenic
What is bacteriostatic?
The preservative called bacteriostatic (benzyl alcohol) that is added to certain
products is a hugh benefit. Bacteriostatic extends the shelf life of different
products like bacteriostatic water and allows you to continue using it, instead
of having to through in away after a single use. This dramatically cuts down on
waste and makes your dollars go that much further.
What is the difference between bacteriostatic water vs sterile water for
injection?
Bacteriostatic water for injection has an extra preservative agent added into
the water called benzyl alcohol (BnOH). Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid
that has low toxicity, and low vapor pressure.
Sterile Water for injection is a single dose water that does not contain any
bacteriostatic, antimicrobial agents, and added buffers.
How long does bacteriostatic water last once it is used?
Hospira recommends that once a vial of Bacteriostatic water is open the
preservatives will prolong its life for up to 28 days. After 28 days the vial
needs to be discarded. Other injectables without the bacteriostatic agent
(single-dose vials) should be discarded after one single use.
Note - Please speak to your doctor before using Bacteriostatic Water or any
injection products on adults and small children. Not for use in newborns and not
to be used for inhalation.
What is the vial material made of?
The semi-rigid vial is fabricated from a specially formulated polyolefin. It is
a copolymer of ethylene. The safety of the plastic has been confirmed by tests
in animals according to USP biological standards for plastic containers. The
container requires no vapor barrier to maintain the proper labeled volume.
What does bacteriostatic mean?
Bacteriostatic is a preservative called Benzyl Alcohol that is added to sterile
water for injection to allow the solution to be reused for up to twenty eight
days.
