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Ringer Lactate Solution

Therapeutic Class

  • Isotonic crystalloid solution.
  • Physiologic electrolyte solution.

Osmolarity:  278 mOsm/l

 

Electrolytes:

Na+ 130 mmol/l
K+ 5 mmol/l
Ca++ 2 mmol/l
CL 111 mmol/l
HCO-3  29 mmol/l

 

Quantitative Composition

Each 100 ml. contains:

Sodium Chloride B.P  0.6 gm
Sodium Lactate B.P 0.32 gm
Potassium Chloride B.P 0.04 gm
Calcium Chloride-2 H2O B.P 0.027 gm
Water for Injections to

(U.S.P specifications)

100 ml

 

Pharmaceutical form

  • Single dose container for intravenous administration.
  • Clear colorless Solution.
  • Sterile.
  • Non-pyrogenic.

 

Dosage and Administration;

  • The dose is administered in accordance with the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient.
  • OR as prescribed by the physician.

 

Indications

  • Rehydration therapy in states such as those induced by severe diarrhea and vomiting.
  • Trauma and burns.
  • Fluid resuscitation in hemorrhage.
  • Environmental emergencies such as severe perspiration leading to dehydration and heat illness.
  • Prevention and replenishment of extracellular fluid before, during and after surgery.

 

Contraindications

  • Congestive heart failure.
  • Renal failure.

 

Pharmaceutical Precautions

  • Not to be used if container is leaking or the solution is cloudy.
  • Protect from sunlight.
  • Do not store above 30 C.

Packaging form:   I.V Infusion bottle.

  • Available as Flow-RL 500 ml in both Simple cap and Eurocap