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Ringer Lactate /Compound Sodium lactate intravenous infusion U.S.P. / Hartmann’s Solution/
Therapeutic Class
- Isotonic crystalloid solution.
- A Carbohydrate source solution.
Osmolarity: 524 mOsm/l
Electrolytes:
| Dextrose | 190 Kcal/L |
| Na+ | 130 mEq/l |
| K+ | 4 mEq/l |
| Ca++ | 2.7 mEq/l |
| CL– | 108.7 mEq/l |
| Lactate | 28 mEq/l |
Quantitative Composition
Each 100 ml. contains:
| Sodium Chloride | 0.6 gm |
| Sodium Lactate | 0.31 gm |
| Potassium Chloride | 0.03 gm |
| Calcium Chloride-2 H2O | 0.02 gm |
| Dextrose Monohydrate | 5.0 g |
| Water for Injection qs to (USP specs) |
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.
- As prescribed by the physician.
Indications
- Rehydration therapy in states such as those induced by severe diarrhea and vomiting.
- Environmental emergencies such as severe perspiration leading to dehydration and heat illness.
- Prevention and replenishment of extracellular fluid before, during and after surgery.
- First-line fluid resuscitation for burn and trauma patients.
- Used to treat acute blood loss or hypovolemia due to third-space fluid shift; GI loss and fistula drainage; electrolyte loss; and metabolic acidosis.
Contraindication
- Contraindicated in patients who cannot metabolize lactate, (i.e. liver disease) or experiencing lactic acidosis.
- Do not administer if pH > 7.5. (Normal liver will convert LR to bicarbonate, worsening alkalosis).
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 lactate-D 500 ml in both Simple-cap and Euro-cap