Multi-Use Convenience: Unlike sterile water, which is for single use only, bacteriostatic water allows for multiple doses to be drawn from the same vial over several weeks
The administration dose is typically administered every 3 months therefore the patient receives 4000 mcg per year which is equivalent to 4.6 years provision of B12 every year
It is also found in foods such as meats, fish, nuts, beans, spinach and eggs
Problem: powder will not dissolve If the lyophilized powder does not dissolve after 2 to 3 minutes of gentle swirling, the bacteriostatic water may not have reached all of the powder
One daily dose of the reconstituted solution (1.5 mL, 3.25 mL or 5 mL) is then added directly to the intravenous fluid [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]
Store the peptides as instructed, use appropriate lab equipment, and follow safety protocols