Water for injections. Production, application

Water in the human body is the most important component. Physiologists say that the specific weight of water in the body of an adult reaches 70 percent. Water is necessary for the implementation of constant metabolic processes. It is an ideal solvent, the basis of biological tissues and liquids (plasma, blood, lymphatic and extracellular fluids). Every day the human body displays water with breathing, then, feces and urine. In this case, the loss of water does not depend on the amount of liquid received

To maintain normal hydration in the human body, it is necessary for adults - 35-45 ml / kg / water / day, children - 50-100 ml / kg / day, for infants - 100-170 ml / kg / day.

The organism is a biological system that can not always be maintained in an ideal healthy state. Diseases caused by microbes and viruses, an unfavorable eco-environment, accidents - this is not a complete list of the dangers facing us. To combat these ailments, medicines come to help us, most of which need to be introduced into the body, before they are dissolved. For this purpose, there is water for injection. It is a safe solution, purified of various biological and chemical impurities. It does not contain salts, microorganisms, gases, pyrogenic substances and microimpurities.

Water for injection - manufacturing features

The main principle of its production is the use of highly purified water, which previously passed the obligatory process of distillation and disinfection. To do this, the water is heated to 80.0 C, which completely prevents the appearance and growth of microorganisms in it. It is cleaned of impurities of chlorine, the content of iron, it goes through a process of mitigation. Pharmacological production also uses pure condensed steam obtained by distilling water.

Water for injection is a sterile, clear liquid. It has no color, no smell, no taste. Intended for intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous administration. It is used for the preparation of medicinal solutions for injections, infusion solutions, acts as a solvent preparations. It can also be used for external use: to moisten the dressing, as well as to wash the wounds.

Water for Injection - instructions for use

When water for injection is used, it is necessary to observe sterile conditions at the opening of medicines, syringes, ampoules, since it:

• It is used for drugs that have direct contact with blood;
• Is intended for preparations having contact with mucous membranes.

Water for injection (composition and form of production are indicated on the package) is a colorless liquid 1; 1.5; 2; 5; 10 ml in ampoules of polymer fiber or glass in a plastic pallet, usually in an amount of 10 pcs. In a cardboard box.

Water for injection when mixed with powders, concentrates, dry substances for injection, medicinal products may have a therapeutic or chemical incompatibility with them, therefore, constant visual control over their connection is necessary. When a suspicious deposit develops, this solution can not be used.

If oil is used or another solvent is indicated, water for injection is not used. It is important to remember and before using any means to specify which solvent is required. It should not be mixed with external cautery.

As a solvent for diagnostic and medicinal products, water for injection is dosed according to the instructions or recommendations of a doctor. Negligent attitude even to such harmless means can cause problems, so do not engage in self-medication. It is dispensed in a pharmacy without a prescription.