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Ringer's Lactate (RL) Intravenous Infusion Solution - 500ml Bottle
Severe hemorrhage, extensive burns, and acute trauma rapidly deplete the body's extracellular fluid volume and vital electrolytes, leading to dangerous hypovolemic shock and metabolic acidosis. Ringer's Lactate (RL) is a premium hospital fluid resuscitation therapy. By closely mirroring the exact electrolyte composition of human blood plasma, it safely expands intravascular volume to stabilize blood pressure, while its lactate component is metabolized by the liver into bicarbonate, actively correcting life-threatening blood acidity.
How to Use / Operate
For clinical administration by healthcare providers only. Connect to a sterile IV infusion set and administer intravenously. The flow rate and total volume infused are determined strictly by the patient's age, weight, and critical clinical condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ringer's Lactate Infusion used for?
It is a standard hospital IV fluid used to treat severe dehydration, stabilize patients in trauma or burn shock, and replace fluids during major surgery.
Why is it preferred over Normal Saline for trauma?
Unlike Normal Saline, RL contains potassium and calcium, and its lactate acts as an alkalizing agent, making it safer for preventing metabolic acidosis during massive fluid resuscitation.
Important Clinical Considerations
Contraindicated in patients with severe liver disease (who cannot metabolize lactate) and in lactic acidosis. Because it contains calcium, do NOT administer simultaneously with Ceftriaxone or Citrated Blood products in the same IV line, as this will cause fatal precipitation or clotting.
| Key Detail |
Value / Specification |
| Active Components |
Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Chloride, Lactate (Isotonic) |
| Therapeutic Class |
Intravenous Fluid, Electrolyte & Alkalizing Replenisher |
| Packaging |
500 ml Sterile Infusion Bottle |
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