WATER PI SALF SOLVENT FOR PARENTERAL USE 5 GLASS VIALS OF 2 ML

Name
WATER FOR INJECTABLE PREPARATIONS SALF solvent for parenteral use
Equivalent medicine


What is it and what is it for?
WATER FOR INJECTABLE PREPARATIONS SALF contains sterile water not contaminated by microorganisms (pyrogenic), which is used to dissolve, dilute and transport other medicinal products to be administered by injection.
WATER FOR INJECTABLE PREPARATIONS SALF is indicated for the preparation of medicinal solutions to be injected.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use WATER FOR INJECTION SALF
- in all those conditions for which you must not use the medicine(s) dissolved, diluted or conveyed in WATER FOR INJECTION SALF

Consult the package leaflet of medicines that will be dissolved or diluted in WATER FOR INJECTION SALF for information on contraindications.


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using WATER FOR INJECTIONS SALF
Use this medicine immediately after opening the container, after making sure that the solution is clear, colourless and free from visible particles, and in one go, discarding any unused portion.
If you continuously use WATER FOR INJECTIONS SALF you may experience excessive accumulation of water (water overload), congestion (congestive state), reduction of salt levels in the blood and, if you do not add potassium to the solution, reduction of potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia) (See paragraph: "4. Possible side effects").


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may occur:
- excessive accumulation of water in the body (water overload);
- congestion (congestive state);
- reduction in body levels of salts (electrolytes).

These effects may occur if you continuously use WATER FOR INJECTION SALF

WATER FOR INJECTIONS SALF can be used to dissolve, dilute and transport other medicines, therefore side effects due to the use of these medicines may occur.
Consult the package leaflet of medicines that will be dissolved or diluted in WATER FOR INJECTION SALF for information on side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.