Lactated Ringers Injection
This page contains information on Lactated Ringers Injection for veterinary use.The information provided typically includes the following:
- Lactated Ringers Injection Indications
- Warnings and cautions for Lactated Ringers Injection
- Direction and dosage information for Lactated Ringers Injection
Lactated Ringers Injection
This treatment applies to the following species:
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
5503 CORPORATE DR., ST. JOSEPH, MO, 64507
Telephone: | 816-238-8840 | |
Toll-Free: | 888-708-3326 (888-70VEDCO) | |
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