Label: LACTATED RINGERS injection, solution

  • Category: PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL DRUG LABEL

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Updated July 8, 2014

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  • 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 dosage into several sites of injection and massage points of injection to aid in absorption and help prevent inflammation and/or sloughing.

  • INFORMATION FOR OWNERS/CAREGIVERS

    Distributed by: MWI
    Boise, ID 83705
    (88) 694-8381
    www.vetone.net

    Manufactured by: Nova-Tech, Inc.
    Grand Island, NE 68801

    Rev. 04/12

    V1 501033

    Net Contents: 1000 mL

    RMS 92-1007

    18-803-60

    LOT NO.:         EXP. DATE:

  • VETERINARY INDICATIONS

    Sterile - Nonpyrogenic Solution

    For animal use only.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • CAUTION:

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

  • COMPOSITION:

    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 mOsml per liter (calculated).

  • 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. If entire contents are not used, discard unused portion.

  • 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:

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

  • PRECAUTIONS

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LACTATED RINGERS 
    lactated ringers injection, solution
    Product Information
    Product TypePRESCRIPTION ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:13985-803
    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:13985-803-601000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    unapproved drug other05/30/2012
    Labeler - MWI (VetOne) (019926120)
    Registrant - MWI (VetOne) (019926120)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Nova-Tech, Inc.196078976manufacture