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Indications Reconstitution of lyophilized powders for injection (e.g., hormones, peptides) Dilution of injectable medications Used in intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous routes as directed by medication instructions Dosage and Administration Dosage determined by the medication being reconstituted or diluted For parenteral use only Use a sterile needle and syringe when accessing the vial After first use, discard unused portion after 28 days Do not use if solution is discolored, cloudy, or contains particulates Contraindications Neonates (newborns), due to risk of gasping syndrome caused by benzyl alcohol Known hypersensitivity to benzyl alcohol or any component of the solution Precautions Use with caution in pregnant or breastfeeding women Caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment Use only with medications compatible with bacteriostatic water Not for use as a standalone injection without a compatible solute Possible Side Effects Local injection site irritation or inflammation Allergic reactions: rash, itching, facial swelling, trouble breathing (rare) Benzyl alcohol toxicity in sensitive populations (especially neonates) Drug Interactions Bacteriostatic Water itself has no pharmacologic interaction
Intended Use in Research Bacterostatic Water serves as a pharmaceutical-grade solvent for: Reconstitution of lyophilized peptides Restoring freeze-dried peptides to liquid form for research applications Dilution of injectable research compounds Adjusting concentrations of water-soluble substances Preparation of research solutions Creating working solutions from stock concentrations When to Use Bacterostatic Water vs
Rachel Pessah-Pollack told CBS Mornings on Thursday that BPC-157 has only been tested in about 30 humans, as compared to the hundreds of thousands of patients GLP-1s were tested on
