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Sodium Lactate
INFORMATION ABOUT SODIUM LACTATE
Sodium Lactate Uses
Sodium Lactate is used in short term fluid replacement after trauma and dehydration.
How Sodium Lactate works
Sodium Lactate works by replenishing salt and electrolyte levels in the body.
Common side effects of Sodium Lactate
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
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Subita Alagh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
13 Jun 2023 | 11:25 AM (UTC)
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Medicine brands for Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lactate
₹53 to ₹53
Albert David Ltd
1 variant(s)
Molar Lactate 1/6
₹42 to ₹42
Albert David Ltd
1 variant(s)
Expert advice for Sodium Lactate
  • Do not use sodium lactate for the treatment of lactic acidosis (characterized by low pH in body tissues and blood) or severe metabolic acidosis (condition when the body produces excessive quantities of acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body) or for treatment of severe potassium deficiency.
  • Seek immediate medical attention in case of fluid overloading resulting in electrolyte imbalances, overhydration, congested states, pulmonary edema or acid-base imbalance.
  • Exercise caution in patients with alkalosis or at risk for alkalosis (an excessively alkaline condition of the body fluids or tissues, which may cause weakness or cramp), patients with severe kidney impairment, hypervolemia (fluid overload), overhydration, or conditions that may cause sodium retention, fluid overload, or edema.
  • Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • Do not take if patient is allergic to sodium lactate or any of its ingredients.
  • Do not take if patients with hypervolemia, severe kidney insufficiency, uncompensated heart failure, hyperkalemia (high serum potassium concentration), hypercalcaemia ((high serum calcium concentration), metabolic alkalosis, ascitic cirrhosis (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity).
  • Do not take patients with conditions associated with increased lactate levels (hyperlactatemia) including lactic acidosis, or impaired lactate utilization, such as severe liver insufficiency and patients taking concomitant digitalis therapy.
Frequently asked questions for Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lactate is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.