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Product introduction

RL Infusion is a combination medicine used in short term fluid replacement after trauma. It replenishes the salt and electrolyte levels in the body.

RL 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 RL Infusion

  • Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of RL 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. RL 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 RL 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 RL

  • No common side effects seen

How to use RL Infusion

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

How RL Infusion works

RL 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 RL Infusion.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
RL 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 RL Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as RL Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
RL Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of RL Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
RL Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of RL Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • RL 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 RL Infusion.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED

Patient concerns

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Can anyone please tell me what is the prescription at second position My wife is 6months pregnant and the liquid around the child is at 6.5 index so the dr. Prescribed these blood infusion on alternate days
Dr. Dharna Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This looks like I.v fluids with some amino acid fluid. The name is not clear.get I.v hermin with 1 point RL infusion in alternate daysRepeat USG every week to see improvement in fluid levelsTake high protein diet,lots of oral fluids
Suffering from dysentry from 3 day ,taking TAb Millixim Oz (bid).O2 infusion (Bid),ecobion cap(bid),RL,amitax 500 Bid,but recovery very slow ,seeking advice
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Get CBC KFT LFT stool routine and culture down
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FAQs

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of RL 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 RL Infusion?

RL 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

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Name: Shree KrishnaKeshav Laboratories Ltd
Address: "Devashish" 3rd Floor, Nr. Hotel Klassic Gold, Off C.G. Road, Ahmedabad - 380 006.,
Country of origin: India

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