About lactated ringer
Intravenous balanced crystalloid solution
Used for
- Replaces fluid and electrolytes during dehydration or blood loss
- Used during surgery and other situations requiring intravenous fluid
Usual adult dose
Individualized by clinical condition, fluid losses, and monitoring; administered intravenously.
Usual dose in children
Individualized by weight, clinical condition, and monitoring; administered intravenously.
Common side effects
- Fluid overload and swelling
- Electrolyte or acid-base disturbances
- Injection-site irritation
Important warnings
- Use cautiously with heart or kidney impairment, or risk of fluid overload.
- Monitor fluid balance and blood electrolytes during substantial or prolonged administration.
- Contains potassium; use caution with elevated potassium or impaired potassium excretion.
- Not suitable for every medication mixture; check compatibility before combining.
Pregnancy
May be used when clinically indicated; dose and monitoring depend on the patient's condition.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible; it is a fluid and electrolyte solution, not a medicine expected to affect milk.
Interactions
- May increase potassium concerns with potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs.
- May affect lithium levels through changes in fluid and sodium balance.
- Calcium may be incompatible with some medicines or blood products in the same line.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.