Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Calcium Chloride 2H2O, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Water for Injection
Used For
Fluids & Electrolytes
How it works
Lactated Ringer’s is a sterile solution for fluid and electrolyte replenishment. It restores fluid and electrolyte balances, produces diuresis, and acts as alkalizing agent (reduces acidity).
Usage And Safety
Dosage
The dose is dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient.Rehydration Therapy: In severe cases of diarrhea and vomiting, Ringer’s Lactate (Ringolact) is indicated for the initial therapy and should be administered in a bolus dose of 20-30 ml/Kg.Burns: When treating burned patients, the Parkland burn formula can be used.
Side Effects
Fluid overload; Congestive heart failure.
Drug Interactions
Ask your pharmacist or physician for any drug interactions.
Indication
Hypovolemic states including dehydration and hemorrhage. Indicated as the initial therapy for rehydration in severe diarrhea and vomiting. Also recommended by the World Health Organization for rehydration in severe dehydration due to diarrhea in patients of all age groups ; Trauma ; Burns ; Also indicated for the prevention and replenishment of extracellular fluid before, during and after surgery ; Environmental emergencies such as severe perspiration leading to dehydration and heat illness.
When not to Use
Do not use when: Congestive heart failure; Renal failure.
Warnings
Warning 1
Care is required in patients with cardiac failure and severe liver damage and in cases where salt intake is restricted as the solution contains sodium chloride 6.0 grams/Liter and sodium lactate 3.1 grams/Liter.
Warning 2
Caution should be exercised in patients with hypertonic dehydration, alkalosis and those having disturbances of lactic acid metabolism.
Warning 3
Monitor E.C.G. continuously.
