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Lactated Ringer's Solution
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Lactated Ringer's Solution
This treatment applies to the following species:Lactated Ringer's Solution Caution
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.Each 100 Ml Of Sterile Aqueous Solution 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 • 2H2O |
20 mg |
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Water for Injection |
q.s. |
Milliequivalents Per Liter
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Sodium |
130 mEq/L |
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Potassium |
4.0 mEq/L |
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Calcium |
2.7 mEq/L |
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Total Osmolar Concentration |
276 mOsm/L |
Lactated Ringer's Solution Indications
For rehydration and the replacement of electrolytes in cattle, horses, sheep and swine.
Lactated Ringer's Solution Dosage And Administration
May be administered intravenously or intraperitoneally in cattle, sheep and swine. Administer to horses by intravenous injection only.
Warm solution to body temperature and administer 1 to 2 mL/lb of body weight, or as determined by condition of animal, at a rate of 10 to 30 mL per minute under strict asepsis. May be repeated as necessary.
Therapy requiring several vials of this product should be accompanied by laboratory analysis of serum electrolytes.
Warning
This product contains no preservatives. Use entire contents when first opened. Discard any unused solution. |
WarningNot for use in the treatment of lactic acidosis. Do not administer intraperitoneally to horses. |
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Store At A Temperature Between 2°-30° C (36°-86° F).
Not For Human Use
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Manufactured by: American Veterinary Products, Ft. Collins, Co 80524
Nj1-0812
Rev. 0793
Mfd. in U.S.A.
Manufactured For Rxveterinary Products, Porterville, Calif. 53257 U.s.a.
Net Contents: 1000 Ml
Nac No.
109103204869 EAST RAINES ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38175
| Telephone: | 901-366-4442 |
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