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Bacteriostatic Water 30ML

Bacteriostatic Water for Injection is a sterile, nonpyrogenic water solution containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative.[1] It is used as a diluent to dissolve or dilute medications for intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), or subcutaneous (SQ) injection according to the instructions of the specific drug being prepared. Benzyl alcohol acts as a bacteriostatic agent, meaning it inhibits the growth of bacteria in the solution. This allows the product to be supplied in multi-dose vials and used for repeated withdrawals, in contrast to preservative-free sterile water which is intended for single use only. By preventing bacterial proliferation, bacteriostatic water remains usable for multiple injections from the same vial when handled with proper aseptic technique.