BAC

What is it?
Bacteriostatic water is sterile water that contains a preservative, usually benzyl alcohol, which helps inhibit the growth of bacteria during the product's established period of use.

What is it used for?
It is used as a diluent for the reconstitution of certain injectable medications or products that need to be mixed with a liquid before use.

It is important to understand that bacteriostatic water is not the active ingredient and by itself does not provide the effects attributed to the peptide or medication being reconstituted.

🔬 Characteristics

• Sterile water for certain pharmaceutical uses.
• Contains a bacteriostatic preservative.
• Can be used to reconstitute certain products when indicated by the manufacturer.
• Its presence helps limit bacterial growth after the first puncture of the vial, within the established conditions and period of use.

⚠️ WARNINGS

It should not be automatically used to reconstitute any product. Compatibility, concentration, volume, and route of administration must be specifically indicated for the corresponding product.

Furthermore, it should not be used in newborns, due to the risk associated with benzyl alcohol. The official label for bacteriostatic water for injection includes this warning.