LACTATED RINGERS AND DEXTROSE- sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium
chloride, calcium chloride, and dextrose monohydrate injection, solution
LACTATED RINGERS- sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium
chloride injection, solution
ICU Medical, Inc.
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Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP
Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP
Flexible Plastic Container
Rx only

DESCRIPTION
These products are sterile, nonpyrogenic solutions each containing isotonic concentrations of
electrolytes (with or without dextrose) in water for injection. The solutions containing dextrose
and electrolytes are hypertonic; those containing only electrolytes are isotonic. They are
administered by intravenous infusion for parenteral replacement of extracellular losses of fluid
and electrolytes, with or without minimal carbohydrate calories.
Each 100 mL of Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP contains sodium chloride 600 mg, sodium
lactate, anhydrous 310 mg, potassium chloride 30 mg and calcium chloride, dihydrate 20 mg.
May contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. A liter provides 9
calories (from lactate), sodium (Na+), 130 mEq, potassium (K+) 4 mEq, calcium (Ca++) 3 mEq,
chloride (Cl−) 109 mEq and lactate [CH3CH(OH) COO−] 28 mEq. The electrolyte content is
isotonic (273 mOsmol/liter, calc.) in relation to the extracellular fluid (approx. 280
mOsmol/liter). The pH of the solution is 6.6 (6.0 − 7.5).
Each 100 mL of Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP contains dextrose, hydrous
5 g plus the same ingredients and mEq values as Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP (contains only
hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment). A liter provides 179 calories (from dextrose and lactate)
and has a hypertonic osmolar concentration of 525 mOsmol (calc.). The pH is 4.9 (4.0 − 6.5).
The solutions contain no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer (except for pH
adjustment) and each is intended only for use as a single-dose injection. When smaller doses are
required the unused portion should be discarded.
The solutions are parenteral fluid, nutrient and/or electrolyte replenishers.
Dextrose, USP is chemically designated D-glucose, monohydrate (C6H12O6 • H2O), a hexose
sugar freely soluble in water.

Product Details:

Provide recommended electrolyte fluid therapy to your pet by using your veterinarian's prescribed Lactated Ringers. This recommended solution is used to maintain hydration or to rehydrate an animal in many situations. It's known to be effective in treatment of dehydration and electrolyte depletion in animals. This product is labeled for human use, and is currently the more expensive product. While more popular with most pet owners, this brand of Lactated Ringers is subject to backorders by the manufacturer.**IV Administration sets and IV needles sold separately. Active IngredientsPer 100mL: Sodium Chloride, 600 mg; Sodium Lactate, Anhydrous, 310 mg; Potassium Chloride, 30 mg; Calcium Chloride, Dihydrate 20 mg. May contain Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide for pH adjustment.

Directions for Use Can be given intravenously or subcutaneously. The amount to be dosed is based on the individual patient. Use with IV Administration Sets. Please follow your veterinarian's instructions exactly when administering this product. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian. Special Precautions Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Protect from freezing and excessive heat (any temperature above 40 degrees C / 104 degrees F). Store at controlled room temperature. (15 degrees to 30 degrees C / 59 degrees to 86 degrees F).Keep out of reach of children.