Hospira Bacteriostatic Water | Bond Peptide

Hospira Bacteriostatic Water is a sterile pharmaceutical preparation listed for use as a drug diluent. This product information from Bond Peptides outlines its labelled composition, preservative characteristics, intended purpose and important safety considerations. Product specifications should always be checked against the original manufacturer label and packaging.

What Is Hospira Bacteriostatic Water?

Hospira Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic water preparation containing benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. It is supplied in multiple-dose containers intended for use as a diluent for certain injectable drugs, according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the medication being diluted.

The product is not simply interchangeable with sterile water, bacteriostatic saline or other pharmaceutical diluents. Its composition and preservative content are important when assessing whether it is appropriate for a particular labelled pharmaceutical application.

Hospira Bacteriostatic Water Ingredients

According to the official product labelling, the preparation contains Water for Injection, USP, with benzyl alcohol added as a preservative. The listed Hospira presentations include different preservative concentrations:

• 0.9% benzyl alcohol: Listed for the 30 mL multiple-dose plastic vial presentation.
• 1.1% benzyl alcohol: Listed for the 20 mL fill in a 30 mL multiple-dose glass vial presentation.

These are different labelled presentations, not interchangeable specifications. Check the actual container and manufacturer documentation to identify the exact product supplied.

What Is Bacteriostatic Water Used For?

The official Hospira label describes Bacteriostatic Water for Injection as a preparation for diluting or dissolving certain drugs that require an aqueous vehicle before injection. Its use must follow the specific instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the drug concerned.

It is not a general-purpose injectable solution, and the presence of a bacteriostatic preservative does not make it suitable for every medication or peptide. Compatibility, intended route, formulation and safety requirements must be established through the applicable official product information and qualified healthcare guidance.

Hospira Bacteriostatic Water Product Identification

The following details are based on the official Hospira product labelling. The exact presentation supplied should be verified before publishing specific pack information.

• Product name: Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP
• Labelled company: Hospira, Inc.
• Preparation: Sterile, nonpyrogenic water for injection
• Preservative: Benzyl alcohol
• Presentation: Multiple-dose vial options
• Labelled purpose: Drug diluent use only
• Regulatory classification in the United States: Prescription drug labelling

Important Safety and Storage Information

Hospira’s official labelling includes a warning that the product is not for use in neonates. It also identifies the preparation as being for drug-diluent use only. The label specifies controlled room-temperature storage of 20–25°C (68–77°F).

Always consult the current manufacturer’s prescribing information for the specific vial. Do not rely on a general product description to determine compatibility, storage after opening, handling requirements or suitability for a particular medication.

Official Manufacturer Information

For accurate information about ingredients, labelled indications, warnings, packaging and storage, consult the official Hospira Bacteriostatic Water drug label on DailyMed.

You can also learn more about the business through the About Bond Peptides page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hospira Bacteriostatic Water?

It is a sterile, nonpyrogenic Water for Injection preparation containing benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. Its labelled purpose is to act as a diluent for certain injectable drugs.

Does Hospira Bacteriostatic Water contain benzyl alcohol?

Yes. The official label identifies benzyl alcohol as a preservative. Listed presentations include 0.9% and 1.1% concentrations, depending on the vial presentation.

Is Hospira Bacteriostatic Water the same as sterile water?

No. Bacteriostatic Water for Injection contains a preservative, while Sterile Water for Injection is a different preparation. They should not be substituted for one another without the applicable medication instructions and qualified professional guidance.

Is Hospira Bacteriostatic Water prescription-only?

The official United States Hospira product labelling identifies it as Rx only. Applicable requirements depend on the country where the product is supplied.

Can it be used with every peptide or injectable medication?

No. Compatibility cannot be assumed. The appropriate diluent depends on the specific medication’s official formulation and manufacturer instructions. A healthcare professional should verify suitability.

Is Hospira Bacteriostatic Water suitable for neonates?

No. The official product label specifically warns that it is not for use in neonates.

Product and Regulatory Disclaimer

This page provides general product-identification and educational information. It does not replace the official prescribing information, establish compatibility with any medication, or provide instructions for preparing or administering injections. Hospira Bacteriostatic Water is labelled as a prescription drug in the United States. Supply and use must comply with applicable pharmaceutical regulations and professional requirements.