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Lactated Ringers Drug Center

Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP is indicated as a source of water and electrolytes or as an alkalinizing agent. It is an electrolyte replenisher. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include allergic reactions, such as localized or generalized hives and itching, swelling of the eyes, face, or throat, coughing, sneezing, or difficulty breathing. Other reactions may include fever, infection at injection site or redness/red streaking and swelling from the site of infection.

The dose of Lactated Ringer's is as directed by a physician. Dosage is dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient as well as laboratory determinations. Lactated Ringer's may interact with corticosteroids or corticotropin. Other drugs may affect Lactated Ringer's. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP should be given to a pregnant woman only if prescribed. It is not known whether this drug is passed in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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