Therapeutic Segment:  Electrolytes

Generic Name:  Ringer’s Injection U.S.P.

Clinical Indication:

LAKSOL-R (Sodium chloride, Potassium chloride and Calcium chloride Injection) provides electrolytes and is a source of water for hydration. It is capable of inducing diuresis.

• Ringer’s Injection is indicated to:

– Replace extracellular fluid losses,

– Restore the sodium, potassium, calcium and chloride balances, for treatment of isotonic dehydration.

• The administration is performed by intravenous route.
• The solution for infusion should be visually inspected prior to use.
• The solution is contraindicated in patients presenting:

            – Extracellular hyperhydration or hypervolemia

            – Hypertonic dehydration

            – Hyperkalemia

             – Hypernatremia

             – Hypercalcaemia

             – Hyperchloraemia

             – Severe renal insufficiency (with oliguria/anuria).

             – Uncompensated cardiac failure

             – Severe hypertension

             – General oedema and ascitic cirrhosis

             – Concomitant digitalis therapy

Available as:

IV Drips

• 1000ml
• 500ml