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Description

The B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is a clear, colorless, odorless liquid. It is a diluent or solvent suitable for intravascular injection after first having been made approximately isotonic by the addition of a suitable solute. It can also be used as a diluent or solvent for other parenteral drugs as such it contributes to hydration when provided in parenteral drug and fluid therapy.

Features

B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection Features

  • Sterile.
  • Hypotonic.
  • Nonpyrogenic.
  • Contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents.

Configurations

B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection Configurations

SKU Configuration Specific Gravity Shelf Life Units per Case Dimensions per Case Shipping Weight per Case
S8505 2000 mL (Pharmacy Bulk Pack TITAN XL Container) 1.000 36 Months 4 15.437 x 9.500 x 9.375 inches 20.697 lb
S8506 3000 mL (Pharmacy Bulk Pack TITAN XL Container) 1.000 36 Months 4 18.500 x 10.563 x 8.875 inches 30.397 lb
L8500 1000 mL (EXCEL IV Container) 1.000 30 Months 12 15.875 x 11.875 x 8.500 inches 30.292 lb
L8502 250 mL (EXCEL IV Container) N/A 24 Months 24 13.563 x 10.002 x 10.750 inches 16.826 lb
L8501-01 500 mL (EXCEL IV Container) N/A 30 Months 24 22.815 x 9.811 x 9.500 inches 31.535 lb

Frequently asked questions

Is the sterile water nonpyrogenic?

Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is confirmed as nonpyrogenic and meets the highest standards for pharmaceutical-grade purity. It is specifically designed for use as a diluent or solvent in parenteral drug preparation.

Key quality assurances include:

  • It is sterile, ensuring safe use in parenteral applications.
  • It is nonpyrogenic (free from fever-inducing substances).
  • It contains no added bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, which is crucial for precise formulation control.

Crucial Note on Injection:
Please be aware that this product is naturally hypotonic and hemolytic. It is required to be made approximately isotonic by the addition of a suitable solute before it can be used for intravascular injection.

Is this sterile water guaranteed nonpyrogenic?

Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is guaranteed to be sterile and nonpyrogenic.

This high level of purity is a critical selling point for safe parenteral use. Being nonpyrogenic means the water is verified to be free from fever-inducing substances (pyrogens), ensuring adherence to stringent safety standards when used as a diluent or solvent for other parenteral drugs.

Is this sterile water nonpyrogenic?

Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is verified to be nonpyrogenic, ensuring the highest level of safety for medical use.

As a highly pure pharmaceutical-grade solvent, it possesses the following key attributes:

  • Sterile: Guaranteed sterile for safe use as a diluent or solvent for parenteral drugs.
  • Additive-Free: It intentionally contains no added bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, allowing for precise formulation control.
  • Hypotonic Note: The water is hypotonic. It must be made approximately isotonic by adding a suitable solute before it is used for intravascular injection.
Does the sterile water contain additives?

The B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is intentionally formulated to be additive-free.

This high-purity product contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, which ensures maximum formulation control when preparing custom solutions or diluting other parenteral drugs.

Important Usage Note

This sterile water is naturally hypotonic. It must be made approximately isotonic through the addition of a suitable solute before it is used for intravascular injection.

Is the sterile water pure and additive-free?

Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is specifically formulated for high purity, containing no additives.

Key features ensuring its purity and safety as a solvent include:

  • It is nonpyrogenic (free of fever-inducing substances).
  • It contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, ensuring a pure base solution for controlled compounding and dilution.

Important Note on Use:

This solution is hypotonic. Due to this nature, it is not safe for direct intravascular injection. It must first be made approximately isotonic by adding an appropriate solute before intravenous administration. This makes it an ideal solvent or diluent for various parenteral drugs.

Is this sterile water guaranteed nonpyrogenic?

Yes, B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is rigorously tested and verified to be nonpyrogenic.

This guarantees a high level of purity, ensuring the product is free from fever-inducing substances for safe use as a diluent or solvent in parenteral applications. Beyond being nonpyrogenic, the water is also certified as:

  • Sterile
  • Hypotonic
  • Free of added bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents
Is this sterile water an effective diluent or solvent?

Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water is specifically formulated for use as a versatile diluent or solvent in medical and parenteral applications.

Key Features

  • Purity and Safety: The water is guaranteed to be sterile and nonpyrogenic (free from fever-inducing substances).
  • Versatile Solvent: It functions effectively as a solvent for various parenteral drugs and is suitable for dissolving or reconstituting compounds.
  • Additive-Free: It contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, offering maximum control for customized medical formulations.

Important Usage Note: This product has a hypotonic formulation. If it is intended for intravascular injection, it must first be rendered approximately isotonic by adding a suitable solute.

Does this sterile water contain additives?

No, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is designed to be a pure diluent and solvent. It contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents or any other additives. This ensures:

  • Maximum control over the final formulation when mixing with other parenteral drugs.
  • Suitability for creating specific isotonic solutions (note that suitable solutes must be added, as the water itself is hypotonic).
Is B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection hypotonic?

Yes, B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is specifically classified as hypotonic.

This characteristic is important for its proper clinical application. Because it is hypotonic, it is intended to be used as a diluent or solvent for other parenteral drugs, but it must be made approximately isotonic by adding a suitable solute before being used for intravascular injection.

What sizes use EXCEL and TITAN XL containers?

The B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is available in configurations packaged into two distinct container types:

  • EXCEL IV Container: This container is used for the lower-to-mid volume options: 250 mL, 500 mL, and 1000 mL.
  • Pharmacy Bulk Pack TITAN XL Container: This high-volume format is specifically designed as a bulk package for compounding, available in 2000 mL and 3000 mL sizes.

All container types ensure the contents remain sterile and nonpyrogenic, providing a clear, colorless, odorless liquid suitable for use as a diluent or solvent for other parenteral drugs.