multiple-dose vial


multiple-dose vial

A container that holds more than one dose of a medication.

CAUTION!

Contamination of multiple-dose vials may occur when health care providers fail to follow standard precautions or sterile procedures. Multiple-dose vials should be stored at temperatures specified by the manufacturer or pharmacist and be discarded when or if contamination is suspected or after the expiration date on the vial.See also: vial