Ringer lactate solution is generally safe and well-tolerated but may cause Ringer-SSP swelling and edema (fluid buildup in tissue) if overused. Injection site pain is Drug Name the most common side effect. Very rarely a person will have an allergic reaction Compound sodium lactate infusion (Ringer lactate solution for injection) BP to the solution. Composition Fertility, pregnancy and lactation 1000ml of the solution contains 3.2g sodium lactate, 6.0g sodium chloride, 0.4g Ringer lactate solution can be used safely during pregnancy and lactation as potassium chloride and 0.27g calcium chloride dihydrate. long as the electrolyte and fluid balance is controlled. When a medicinal product Description is added, the nature of the drug and its use during pregnancy and lactation have Clear, sterile, nonpyrogenic solution. It contains no bacteriostatic or to be considered separately. antimicrobial agents or added buffers. The drug may elevate edema and blood pressure of pregnant women with Indications toxemia of pregnancy. Ringer lactate solution is indicated for diarrhea, dehydration, water and Overdosage electrolytes imbalance, alkalinizing agent, diabetic coma, cholera. Ringer lactate Excessive administration of Ringer lactate solution can cause: hyperkalemia and solution is used because the by-products of lactate metabolism in the liver hypernatremia, especially in patients with severe renal impairment, fluid counteract acidosis, which is a chemical imbalance that occurs with acute fluid overload (which can lead to pulmonary and/or peripheral edema), metabolic loss or renal failure. alkalosis with or without hypokalemia, loss of bicarbonate with an acidifying Dosage &Administration effect & hypercalcemia. The IV dose of Ringer-lactate solution is usually calculated by estimated fluid Storage & use loss and presumed fluid deficit. Adult and older child 100ml/kg of body weight Store below 30℃. Protect from light within 4hours, immediately until radial pulse is easily felt. Infant 30ml/kg of Keep medicines out of reach of children. body weight within 1hour followed by 40ml/kg of body weight within the next Do not use if you notice that the solution is not clear or contains particles or if the 2hours; followed by oral ORS 40ml/kg of body weight within the next 3hours. container has been damaged Package Contraindications 12 bags/carton Ringer lactate solution is contraindicated in patients presenting: Extracellular Manufacturer hyperhydration or hypervolemia, Hypertonic dehydration, Hyperkalemia, Manufactured by:SANSHENG PHARMACEUTICAL PLC Hypernatremia, Hypercalcaemia, Hyperchloraemia, Severe renal insufficiency Address: Dukem, Eastern Industry Park, Oromia, Ethiopia. (with oliguria/anuria), Uncompensated cardiac failure, Severe hypertension, Tel:(+251)966783507 (+251)966783508 General oedema and ascitic cirrhosis SSP