Bacteriostatic Water 3ml

Bacteriostatic water is sterile water that contains a small amount of a preservative, typically 0.9% benzyl alcohol, which inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Definition and Purpose: Bacteriostatic water is used for diluting or dissolving medications for injection. Unlike sterile water, which contains no added preservative, bacteriostatic water helps prevent bacterial contamination when the same vial is accessed multiple times, making it safer for certain multi-dose applications. The preservative does not sterilize the water but inhibits bacterial growth temporarily, hence the term "bacteriostatic."

Common Uses: Bacteriostatic water is widely used for:

• Reconstituting powdered medications, such as vaccines or hormones, for injection.

• Diluting intravenous (IV) medications in hospital or home care settings.

• Laboratory purposes where controlled reconstitution is necessary without rapid bacterial proliferation.