Water
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 12, 2024.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Water is normally a clear, odorless, and tasteless liquid. Water (H2O) is a common ingredient used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, processing and in prescription and over-the-counter products. Additionally, many formulations, such as sterilized water, water for inhalation and sterile water for injection are products often used in the clinical or hospital setting.[1]
Some examples of medications containing Water
- Acetaminophen 500 mg
- Acetaminophen and Oxycodone Hydrochloride 325 mg / 7.5 mg
- Acetaminophen and Oxycodone Hydrochloride 325 mg / 5 mg
- Acetaminophen and Oxycodone Hydrochloride 325 mg / 10 mg
- Amoxicillin trihydrate 500 mg
- Buspirone Hydrochloride 10 mg
- Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500 mg
- Diclofenac Sodium Delayed Release 75 mg
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Duloxetine Hydrochloride Delayed-Release 60 mg
- Duloxetine Hydrochloride Delayed-Release 30 mg
- Gabapentin 600 mg
- Gabapentin 800 mg
- Ibuprofen 200 mg
- Ibuprofen 600 mg
- Ibuprofen 800 mg
- Losartan Potassium 25 mg
- Losartan Potassium 100 mg
- Losartan Potassium 50 mg
- Naproxen 500 mg
References
- Drugs.com. Sterile water prescribing information. Water for Injection. Accessed March 31, 2012. http://www.drugs.com/pro/water-for-injection.html
Further information
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