Lactated Ringer Bag

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Description

Lactated Ringer Bags are available in 500ml and 1000ml, 1 liter bag. For animal use only.

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 Osmolar Concentration: 269 mOsm per liter (calculated).

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.