You may think you understand bacterial inhibition, but there’s so much more to it than meets the eye. Bacteriostatic water, a sterile water containing a bacteriostatic preservative like benzyl alcohol, is commonly used to inhibit bacterial growth.
It is particularly useful for diluting medications for intramuscular or subcutaneous injections, as well as for reconstituting medications for intravenous injections. It is important to use a sterile syringe and to be aware of any potential adverse reactions.
Additionally, bacteriostatic water has a limited shelf life.
