Zavicefta Storage

Shelf-life: Dry powder: 3 years.
Storage conditions: Do not store above 30°C, protect from light.
After reconstitution: The reconstituted vial should be used immediately.
After dilution: Infusion bags: If the intravenous solution is prepared with diluents listed in Special precautions for disposal and other handling under Cautions for Usage (ceftazidime concentration 8 mg/mL), the chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated (from initial vial puncture) for up to 12 hours at 2-8°C, followed by up to 4 hours at room temperature.
If the intravenous solution is prepared with diluents listed in Special precautions for disposal and other handling under Cautions for Usage (ceftazidime concentration >8 mg/mL to 40 mg/mL), the chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated (from initial vial puncture) for up to 4 hours at room temperature.
From a microbiological point of view, the medicinal product should be used immediately, unless reconstitution and dilution have taken place in controlled and validated aseptic conditions. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and must not exceed those as previously mentioned.
Infusion syringes: The chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated (from initial vial puncture) for up to 6 hours at room temperature 15-25°C.
From a microbiological point of view, the medicinal product should be used immediately, unless reconstitution and dilution have taken place in controlled and validated aseptic conditions. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and must not exceed 6 hours at room temperature 15-25°C.
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Store in the original package in order to protect from light.
For storage conditions of the reconstituted and diluted medicinal product, see Shelf-life as previously mentioned.