LACTATED RINGERS injection, solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X) (CHLORIDE ION - UNII:Q32ZN48698), SODIUM LACTATE (UNII: TU7HW0W0QT) (LACTIC ACID - UNII:33X04XA5AT), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 660YQ98I10) (POTASSIUM CATION - UNII:295O53K152), CALCIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: M4I0D6VV5M) (CALCIUM CATION - UNII:2M83C4R6ZB)

Available from:

MasterVet

Administration route:

INTRAVENOUS

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION

Therapeutic indications:

For use in cattle, calves, horses, sheep and swine for the correction of electrolyte depletion, metabolic acidosis and dehydration. STERILE SOLUTION FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY.

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

LACTATED RINGERS- LACTATED RINGERS INJECTION, SOLUTION
MASTERVET
_Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and
effective, and this_
_labeling has not been approved by FDA. For further information about
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LACTATED RINGERS
COMPOSITION
Each 100 mL of sterile aqueous solution contains:
Sodium Chloride ............................ 600 mg
Sodium Lactate .............................. 310 mg
Potassium Chloride .......................... 30 mg
Calcium Chloride Dihydrate ............... 20 mg
Water for Injection .............................. q.s.
The Calcium, Potassium and Sodium contents are approximately 2.7, 4.0,
and 130
mEq/liter respectively. Total Osomolar concentration: 269 mOsm per
liter (calculated).
INDICATIONS
For use in cattle, calves, horses, sheep and swine for the correction
of electrolyte
depletion, metabolic acidosis and dehydration.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:
May be injected intravenously, subcutaneously or intraperitoneally
(except in horses)
using strict aseptic technique.
Cattle, Horses, Swine & Sheep: Administer 2 to 5 mL per pound of body
weight
depending on size and condition of animal, may be repeated 1 to 3
times daily or as
needed.
If administered subcutaneously, divide the dosage into several sites
of injection and
massage points of injection to aid in absorption to help prevent
inflammation and/or
sloughing.
CAUTION:
Solution should be warmed to body temperature prior to administration
and
administered at a slow rate. This is a single dose unit. It contains
no preservatives. Use
entire
contents when first opened.
WARNING:
Do not administer to horses by intraperitoneal injection. Do not
administer to
animals with inadequate renal function. Not for use in lactic
acidosis.
STORE BETWEEN 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F).
TAKE TIME OBSERVE LABEL DIRECTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
STERILE SOLUTION
FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY.
CAUTION:
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a
licensed veterinarian.
Manufactured by:
Nova-Tech, In