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Ringer Lactate Infusion


Product introduction

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 of Ringer Lactate Infusion

  • Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Ringer Lactate Infusion

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.

Side effects of Ringer Lactate Infusion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ringer Lactate

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Ringer Lactate Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Ringer Lactate Infusion 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ringer Lactate Infusion.
Pregnancy
CONSULT 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 feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ringer Lactate Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Ringer Lactate Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
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.
Liver
SAFE 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.

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Quick tips

  • Ringer Lactate Infusion is used to provide your body with extra water and electrolytes (salt). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.
  • It should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs), or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
  • Your blood pressure will be monitored regularly while taking Ringer Lactate Infusion.

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Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED

Patient concerns

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C/o ringer in left hand over the pam (ring gard ,clobet gm sab use kar chuke h candid lotion bhi)
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
kindly post pictures of the problemstop all those Medicinesplease start ebernet cream-twice daily for 2months continuously in the morning and evening and terbicip cream-twice daily for 2months continuously in the afternoon and at bedtime
I am facing problem of ringer(daad) in my Jung's from last 15 days and I have used candid powder, supras oilment but not feeling good.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Onabet cream twice a day meanwhile visit skin specialist for proper examination and treatment
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FAQs

Q. 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.

Q. What is the use of Ringer Lactate Infusion?

Ringer Lactate Infusion is a source of electrolytes and water. It is used to treat dehydration.

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References

  1. DailyMed. sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Ringer Lactate Infusion. Thetford, Norfolk: Baxter Healthcare Ltd.; 2001 [revised Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Parenteral Drugs India Ltd
Address: Shree Ganesh Chambers, Navlakha Crossing, A.B. Road, Indore 452001 Mandhya Pradesh (INDIA)
Country of origin: India

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