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Medicines water for injectionQuestion & answer

water for injection · Medicine question

Can it be injected on its own?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is hypotonic and may damage red blood cells if administered alone.

Sources for this answer

Water for Injections BPemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 14

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