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AmTech Lactated Ringers Injection

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Amtech Lactated Ringers Injection

This treatment applies to the following species:
Manufacturer: IVX Animal Health

Sterile Nonpyrogenic Solution

AmTech Lactated Ringers Injection Caution

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

For Animal Use Only

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

Each 100 mL 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 Osmolar Concentration: 269 mOsm per liter (calculated).

AmTech Lactated Ringers Injection 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.

AmTech Lactated Ringers Injection Indications

For the correction of electrolyte depletion, metabolic acidosis and dehydration of cattle, calves, horses, sheep and swine.

AmTech Lactated Ringers Injection Dosage And Administration

May be injected intravenously, subcutaneously or intraperitoneally (except in horses) using strict aseptic technique.

Cattle And horses

2 to 5 mL per pound of body weight depending on size and condition of animal, repeated 1 to 3 times daily or as needed.

Swine And sheep

2 to 5 mL per pound of body weight depending on size and condition of animal, 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 and help prevent inflammation and/or sloughing.

Store Between 15°c And 30°c (59°f And 86°f)

AmTech® is a registered trademark of IVX Animal Health, Inc.

Manufactured by IVX Animal Health, Inc., St. Joseph, MO 64503

Net Contents:

NDC

 

1000 mL

59130-610-04

600012-04 Rev0606

Nac No.

10740683
IVX ANIMAL HEALTH, INC. (PSI)
formerly known as Phoenix Scientific, Inc.

3915 S. 48TH ST. TERRACE, P.O. BOX 8039 (64508), ST. JOSEPH, MO, 64503
Telephone:   800-759-3664
Fax:   816-676-6878
Website:   www.psiqv.com
Website:   www.ivxanimalhealth.com
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the AmTech Lactated Ringers Injection information published above. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the AmTech Lactated Ringers Injection product label or package insert.



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