Water For Irrigation Fresenius 500 ml or 1 000 ml
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 25 June 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Wound irrigation.
Dosage (summary)
As required for irrigation. For single use only.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Generally safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Contraindications
- Must not be used for intravenous infusion.
Common side effects
- None known if used according to instructions.
Counselling Points
- Use immediately after opening; discard unused portion.
Serious warnings
- Hypotonic; may cause haemolysis of red blood cells.
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Clinical Particulars
Section 4 of the official insert — extracted exactly as issued, no alterations
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Wound irrigation.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
As required for irrigation. For single use only. Discard unused portion.
4.3 Contraindications
None
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
WATER FOR IRRIGATION FRESENIUS must not be used for intravenous infusion. WATER FOR IRRIGATION FRESENIUS is hypotonic. It may cause haemolysis of red blood cells.
4.5 Interaction with other medicines and other forms of interaction
Interactions between WATER FOR IRRIGATION FRESENIUS and other medicines are not known.
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy, and lactation
Pregnancy
Generally, WATER FOR IRRIGATION FRESENIUS can be used during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
WATER FOR IRRIGATION FRESENIUS can be used during breastfeeding.
Fertility
No data available.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
WATER FOR IRRIGATION FRESENIUS has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
4.8 Undesirable effects
None known if used according to the instructions given.
4.9 Overdose
There is a possibility of fluid absorption, if this occurs in excess, hypervolaemia and renal failure may result. Treat symptomatically paying particular attention to restoring the electrolyte balance.
