Requires Prescription: Yes

Generics: Calcium Chloride 2H2O, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Water for Injection

Used For: Fluids & Electrolytes

How it Works: Lactated Ringer’s solution is a sterile fluid used for replenishing fluids and electrolytes. It helps restore fluid and electrolyte balance, promotes diuresis, and acts as an alkalizing agent to reduce acidity.

Usage and Safety:

Dosage: Follow the dosage instructions provided by your healthcare provider.

Side Effects: Potential for fluid overload and congestive heart failure.

Drug Interactions: Consult your pharmacist or physician for potential drug interactions.

Indication:

Treatment of hypovolemic states, such as dehydration and hemorrhage.

Initial therapy for severe dehydration due to diarrhea and vomiting; recommended by the World Health Organization for severe dehydration from diarrhea in all age groups.

Trauma and burns.

Prevention and replenishment of extracellular fluid before, during, and after surgery.

Management of environmental emergencies like dehydration and heat illness due to severe perspiration.

When Not to Use: Avoid use in cases of congestive heart failure or renal failure.

Precautions:

Do not mix with citric acid-added blood or preparations containing phosphoric or carbonic acid, as the calcium in the solution may react with these acids and form precipitates.

Warnings:

Use with caution in patients with cardiac failure, severe liver damage, or those with restricted salt intake, as the solution contains 6.0 grams/Liter of sodium chloride and 3.1 grams/Liter of sodium lactate.

Exercise caution in patients with hypertonic dehydration, alkalosis, or disturbances in lactic acid metabolism.

Continuous E.C.G. monitoring is recommended.

Additional Information:

Pregnancy Category: Consult your physician before use during pregnancy.

Storage: Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.