Therapeutic Segment:  Electrolytes

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

Clinical Indication:

LAKSOL-RL (Lactated Ringer’s Injection) provides electrolytes and is a source of water for hydration. It is capable of inducing diuresis.

Lactated Ringer’s Injection is indicated to:

• This solution is indicated for use in adults and pediatric patients as a source of electrolytes and water for hydration.
• This solution is contraindicated where the administration of sodium, potassium, calcium, lactate, or chloride could be clinically detrimental.
• Lactate administration is contraindicated in severe metabolic acidosis or alkalosis, and in severe liver disease or anoxic states which affect lactate
• Solutions containing lactate are not for use in the treatment of lactic acidosis. Solutions containing lactate should be used with great care in patients with metabolic or respiratory alkalosis, and in those conditions in which there is an increased level or an impaired utilization of lactate, such as severe hepatic insufficiency.
• Solutions containing sodium ions should be used with great care, if at all, in patients with congestive heart failure, severe renal insufficiency, and in clinical states in which there is sodium retention with edema.
• This solution should be used with care in patients with hypervolemia, renal insufficiency, urinary tract obstruction, or impending or frank cardiac decompensation.

Available as:

IV Drips

• 1000ml
• 500ml