Ringer Lactate Infusion
Sodium Chloride (0.600gm) + Sodium Lactate (0.320gm) + Potassium Chloride (0.040gm) + Calcium Chloride (0.027gm)
by Nirlife Healthcare
bottle of 500 ml Infusion
About this medicine
Ringer Lactate Infusion is a combination medicine used in short term fluid replacement after trauma. It replenishes the salt and electrolyte levels in the body. Ringer Lactate Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have diabetes or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works. You may be asked for regular monitoring of changes in fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations, and acid-base balance during the treatment.
Uses
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Benefits
In short term fluid replacement after trauma
Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery. Ringer Lactate Infusion helps restore this fluid and electrolyte imbalance and aids in improving the overall health of the patient. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
How it works
Ringer Lactate Infusion is a combination of four medicines: Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride and Calcium Chloride, which replenishes the salt and electrolyte levels in the body.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Common side effects
- No common side effects seen
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ringer Lactate Infusion.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Ringer Lactate Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Ringer Lactate Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingNOT RELEVANT
- Not relevant, as Ringer Lactate Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Ringer Lactate Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ringer Lactate Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Ringer Lactate Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ringer Lactate Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Blood related
Frequently asked questions
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ringer Lactate Infusion?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
What is the use of Ringer Lactate Infusion?
Ringer Lactate Infusion is a source of electrolytes and water. It is used to treat dehydration.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Nirlife Healthcare
- Salt composition
- Sodium Chloride (0.600gm) + Sodium Lactate (0.320gm) + Potassium Chloride (0.040gm) + Calcium Chloride (0.027gm)
- Pack
- bottle of 500 ml Infusion
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
RL Infusion
Sodium Chloride (0.600gm) + Sodium Lactate (0.320gm) + Potassium Chloride (0.040gm) + Calcium Chloride (0.027gm)
bottle of 500 ml Infusion
Save ₹10.58
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.