Lactated Ringer's Injection
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- Lactated Ringer's Injection Indications
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Lactated Ringer's Injection
This treatment applies to the following species:Sterile-Nonpyrogenic Solution
Lactated Ringer's Injection Caution
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.Warning
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
Each 100 Ml Contains
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Sodium Chloride |
600 mg |
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Sodium Lactate |
310 mg |
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Potassium Chloride |
30 mg |
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Calcium Chloride Dihydrate |
20 mg |
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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: 273 mOsml per liter (calculated).
Lactated Ringer's 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. If entire contents are not used, discard unused portion.Warning
Do not administer to horses by intraperitoneal injection. Do not administer to animals with inadequate renal function. Not for use in lactic acidosis.Lactated Ringer's Injection Indications
For the correction of electrolyte depletion, metabolic acidosis and dehydration of cattle, calves, horses, sheep and swine.Lactated Ringer's 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 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° and 30°C (59°F-86°F)
Distributed by: MWI, Meridian, ID 83680
(888) 694-8381
Manufactured by: Bimeda-MTC Animal Health Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada N3C 2W4
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Net Contents: |
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1000 mL |
Iss.01.07 8XXXXXX V1 501033 |
Nac No.
13150140Distributed by MWI Veterinary Supply
651 S. STRATFORD DRIVE, SUITE 100, MERIDIAN, ID, 83642
| Customer Service: | 888-694-8381 | |
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