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Lactated Ringer's Injection SC

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Lactated Ringer's Injection SC

This treatment applies to the following species:
Company: Covetrus North America

Sterile nonpyrogenic solution

For animal use only

Keep out of reach of children

Lactated Ringer's Injection SC Caution

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

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 osomolar concentration: 269 mOsm per liter (calculated).

Lactated Ringer's Injection SC Indications

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

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.

Lactated Ringer's Injection SC 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.

Store between 15°C and 30°C (59°F-86°F).

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Distributed by: Covetrus North America, 400 Metro Place North, Dublin, OH 43017

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Assembled in USA

Volume:

NDC #

Reorder #

 

33.814 fl oz (1000 mL)

11695-6410-1

069176

18-803

RMS 92-525

AH-069176-01

REV: 0719

CPN: 2050070.0

COVETRUS NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Covetrus North America

400 METRO PLACE NORTH, DUBLIN, OH, 43017
Toll-Free:   1-855-724-3461
Website:   www.covetrus.com
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