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Lactated Ringers Injection

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Lactated Ringers Injection

This treatment applies to the following species:
Company: Vedco

ULTIGIENE™ TERMINALLY STERILIZED

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Lactated Ringers Injection 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, Sodium, Chloride and Lactate contents are approximately 2.7, 4.0, 130, 109, and 28 mEq/L, respectively. Total Osmolar Concentration: 273 mOsm per liter (calculated)

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.

Lactated Ringers Injection 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 if injection to aid in absorption and help prevent inflammation and / or sloughing.

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

Terminally Sterilized

Distributed By VEDCO, INC, St. Joseph, MO 64507

Made in El Salvador

NET CONTENTS:

NDC

 

1000 mL (33.8 fl. oz)

50989-883-17

VINV-LACT-ROUN

CPN: 1094119.1

VEDCO, INC.
5503 CORPORATE DR., ST. JOSEPH, MO, 64507
Telephone:   816-238-8840
Toll-Free:   888-708-3326 (888-70VEDCO)
Fax:   816-238-1837
Website:   www.vedco.com
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