There are small glass vials that contain the injectable medicine you need to feel better when you are sick. These vials MUST be stored and handled properly to ensure the medicine remains safe and effective when you need it.
When you get medicine in a vial you can inject, you have to store it in a safe place where it’s not too hot or too cold. The medicine can spoil if it isn’t stored properly, and you may no longer be able to use it. Check the expiration date on the vial before you use it to make sure it’s still good.
If your doctor or nurse tells you to use medicine from an spray bottles, they will show you how. First, you clean the top of the vial with an alcohol pad. You will then use a special needle and syringe to remove the appropriate amount of medication in the vial. Be sure to follow directions closely, and ask a grown-up for help if you aren’t sure how to do anything.
Depending on the medicine in them, there are many different sizes and types of injectable vials. Some vials contain small amount of medicine, others are much larger and hold more. Use the right vial you are prescribed always. You should never take someone else's medication or share your vial with anyone else.
Injectable vials are great for delivering medicine because they give you the correct dosage you require. The vial stores the medicine in a safe and protected environment until it is time for an injection. Furthermore, it is very portable for when you need to take your medicine with you on the go.
To ensure that any injectable vials stay clean — always wipe the top with an alcohol pad before using it. Avoid touching the top of the vial or the needle with your fingers to prevent contamination. And remember to dispose of the needle and syringe properly via a sharps container when you're finished with them.
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