Label: LACTATED RINGERS injection, solution

  • Category: PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: unapproved drug other

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  • Composition

    Each 100 mL of sterile aqueous solution 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). 

  • INDICATIONS

    For use in cattle, calves, horses, sheep and swine for the correction of electrolyte depletion, metabolic acidosis and dehydration.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:

    May be injected intravenously, subcutaneously or intraperitoneally (except in horses) using strict aseptic technique.

    Cattle, Horses, Swine & Sheep: Administer 2 to 5 mL per pound of body weight depending on size and condition of animal, may be 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 to help prevent inflammation and/or sloughing. 

  • CAUTION:

    Solution should be warmed to body temperature prior to administration and
    administrated 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. 

  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

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

  • WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    TAKE TIME OBSERVE LABEL DIRECTIONS

    KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

  • VETERINARY INDICATIONS

    STERILE SOLUTION

    FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY.

  • CAUTION:

    Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

  • INFORMATION FOR OWNERS/CAREGIVERS

    Manufactured by:

    Nova-Tech, Inc.
    Grand Island, NE 68801 USA

    18-803

    RMS 92-2147

    NDC: 86156-803-60

    #27371

    Net Contents:

    1000 mL (33.81 fl oz.)

    Lot No.

    Exp. Date:

    Assembled in USA

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    1000 ml product label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LACTATED RINGERS 
    lactated ringers injection, solution
    Product Information
    Product TypePRESCRIPTION ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:86156-803
    Route of AdministrationINTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAPERITONEAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X) (CHLORIDE ION - UNII:Q32ZN48698) SODIUM CHLORIDE600 mg  in 100 mL
    SODIUM LACTATE (UNII: TU7HW0W0QT) (LACTIC ACID - UNII:33X04XA5AT) SODIUM LACTATE310 mg  in 100 mL
    POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 660YQ98I10) (POTASSIUM CATION - UNII:295O53K152) POTASSIUM CATION30 mg  in 100 mL
    CALCIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: M4I0D6VV5M) (CALCIUM CATION - UNII:2M83C4R6ZB) CALCIUM CHLORIDE20 mg  in 100 mL
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:86156-803-601000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    unapproved drug other01/13/2023
    Labeler - MasterVet (117591269)