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Ringer Lactate Solution (Ringer-Laktat-Lösung) is a sterile intravenous electrolyte solution formulated to replace fluids and essential electrolytes when medically indicated.

Also known as Lactated Ringer’s Solution, it typically contains sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium lactate in water for injection. Its electrolyte composition is designed to approximate key components of extracellular body fluid.

The solution is used in clinical settings for fluid and electrolyte replacement, including situations involving extracellular fluid loss. Sodium lactate is metabolized primarily to bicarbonate and can contribute to correction of mild metabolic acidosis when clinically appropriate.

This presentation contains 250-500 mL (0.25-0.5L) in a plastic IV container.

Key Uses & Indications

• Intravenous fluid replacement
• Replacement of extracellular fluid losses
• Helps restore fluid and electrolyte balance
• Provides sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride & lactate
• Used when isotonic crystalloid fluid replacement is medically indicated
• May support correction of mild metabolic acidosis when appropriate
• Used in hospitals, clinics and other professional healthcare settings
• 250 mL sterile IV solution

Typical Electrolyte Composition

The precise formulation can vary slightly by manufacturer. A standard Lactated Ringer’s formulation generally provides approximately:

How It Works

Ringer Lactate is an isotonic crystalloid solution.

It supplies water together with physiologically important electrolytes, helping replenish extracellular fluid volume when administered intravenously.

The lactate component serves as a metabolizable anion and is converted primarily through hepatic metabolism, contributing to the solution's alkalinizing effect.

Administration

For intravenous infusion only.

Ringer Lactate should be administered by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

The infusion rate, total volume, and duration of treatment must be individualized according to factors such as:

• Patient age and weight
• Clinical condition
• Degree of fluid loss
• Electrolyte status
• Acid-base balance
• Renal and cardiovascular function
• Concurrent medications and IV therapies

Product Details

Product: Ringer Lactate Solution
Also Known As: Lactated Ringer’s / Ringer-Laktat-Lösung
Product Type: Sterile IV Electrolyte Solution
Dosage Form: Solution for Infusion
Route: Intravenous
Container: Plastic IV Container
Primary Use: Fluid & Electrolyte Replacement
Sterile: Yes

Important Safety Information

• For intravenous administration only.
• Intended for administration under appropriate healthcare-professional supervision.
• Do not use if the container is damaged, leaking, or the solution is cloudy, discolored, or contains visible particles.
• Fluid and electrolyte status should be monitored when clinically appropriate.
• Use requires particular caution in patients with heart failure, significant renal impairment, edema, electrolyte abnormalities, or conditions associated with sodium/fluid retention.
• Because Ringer Lactate contains potassium, additional caution is required in patients at risk of hyperkalemia.
• Because it contains calcium, compatibility with other IV medications and solutions must be checked before co-administration.
• Calcium-containing solutions require special attention when used with citrate-anticoagulated blood products and certain medications, including ceftriaxone in specific patient populations.
• The solution should not be used simply as drinking fluid or for unsupervised injection.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store according to the temperature and storage conditions printed on the specific manufacturer's package.

Do not use after the expiration date. Inspect the container and solution before administration.