VERSOL Sterile Water

VERSOL Sterile Water is used for wound irrigation in pre-, peri-, and postoperative stages.

Not for injection

These solutions of isotonic sodium chloride and water are intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, community medical and care facilities. Versol Sodium Chloride 0.9% can be use by patients at home during the post-treatment period, when prescribed. VERSOL bottles are made of Polypropylene (PP). Polypropylene is transparent, so the solution inside the bottle can be checked by visual inspection. Polypropylene as a sealed container is water-tight, light, unbreakable at room temperature, inert and does not react with the solution. The liner inside the cap in contact with the solution (plug) is also made of Polypropylene. At the base of the cap is a Viskering seal which guarantees bottle tamper resistance.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

• Not for injection.
• Do not use unless solution is clear, the container is undamaged, and the seal intact.
• Sterile single-use device.
• The contents of an opened bottle should be used promptly to minimise the risk of microbial
• Discard any unused solution.
• There is a risk of contamination if solution is re-used.
• After use, discard the container and any unused solution according to local waste disposal

What is Sterile Water and how is it used?

Sterile Water is a prescribed medicine employed to act as an Irrigant. Sterile Water can be used by itself or in combination with other medicines.

Sterile Water belongs to a group of drugs known as Sterile Irrigating Solutions.

It isn’t known whether Sterile Water is safe and effective for children.

What are the possible side effects of Sterile Water?

Sterile Water may cause serious negative side effects such as:

• hives,
• breathing difficulties,
• swelling of your lips, face tongue, or throat,
• fever and
• swelling, redness, or swelling at the site of injection

FAQ’S:

1. Is sterile water the same as distilled water?

Ans- Sterile water is water free from organic materials but is still not free from inorganic chemicals. Distilled water has some sterilisation  process but removes both organic and inorganic contaminants in the water. Thus, distilled water gives a pure form of water.

2. Is sterile water just boiled water?

Ans- Sterile water has usually been boiled to kill anything living in the water, but it still has other things in it. Distilled water is made to get you as close to pure H2O as possible – no bacteria, no chemicals, no impurities, etc.

3. How do I make sterile water?

Ans- Boil water for a minimum of 20 minutes. The temperature within the cooker should be maintained at 121 degrees Celsius or 250 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the boiling period. After that, your sterile water is ready!

4. Is bottled water sterile water?

Ans- Bacteria are found in most bottled waters sold for drinking purposes. Bottled water is usually disinfected to remove harmful microorganisms but this treatment is not intended to sterilize the water. Sterile water is normally reserved for pharmaceutical purposes, such as in contact lense solutions.

5. When should sterile water be used?

Ans- It is intended for use as an irrigation fluid and not for intravenous administration or administration by other, parenteral routes (e.g., subcutaneous or intramuscular) [see Warnings and Precautions]. Sterile Water for Irrigation is not potable water and is not intended for oral administration.

6. What happens if I drink sterile water?

Ans- Due to the hypotonicity, absorption of Sterile Water for Irrigation can result in serious adverse reactions of hyponatremia, hypoosmolality and fluid overload, resulting in fatality or permanent morbidity.

7. Is purified water sterile water?

Ans- Sterile water is water free from organic materials but is still not free from inorganic chemicals. Distilled water has some sterilisation process but removes both organic and inorganic contaminants in the water. Thus, distilled water gives a pure form of water.

8. How sterile is tap water?

Ans- Infection rates did not differ between groups: seven in each (2.8% v 2.9%). Bottom line Tap water is as good as sterile saline solution to irrigate simple lacerations before repair.

9. How long is sterile water good for?

Ans- Single-use containers should be labelled with the date and time of first entry, and discarded after an in-use time of six hours if kept within an ISO 5 environment.

10. Are there different types of sterile water?

Ans- USP sterile water for injection, LUSP sterile water for inhalation, USP bacteriostatic water for injection, USP sterile water for irrigation.

Size	500ml, 1000ml