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no active ingredients · Medicine question

Does Bacteriostatic Water for Injection contain a preservative?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. It contains benzyl alcohol, which can cause hypersensitivity and has toxicity considerations in vulnerable groups.

Sources for this answer

Bacteriostatic Water for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5

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