LACTATED RINGERS injection, solution

Lactated Ringers by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Lactated Ringers by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by VetTek. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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PRECAUTIONS

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

STERILE SOLUTION

For Animal Use Only

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

INDICATIONS:

For the correction of electrolyte depletion, metabolic acidosis and dehydration of cattle, calves, horses, sheep and swine.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

May be injected intravenously, subcutaneously or intraperitoneally (except in horses) using strict aseptic technique.

Cattle and Horses: 2 to 5 mL per pound of body weight depending on size and condition of animal, repeated 1 to 3 times daily or as needed.

Swine and Sheep: 2 to 5 mL per pound of body weight depending on size and condition of animal, repeated 1 to 3 times daily or as needed.

If administered subcutaneously divide the dosage into several sites of injection and massage points of injection to aid in absorption and help prevent inflammation and/or sloughing.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Store between 15 degrees C and 30 degrees C (59 degrees F - 86 degrees F)

INFORMATION FOR OWNERS/CAREGIVERS

Manufactured By
Nova-Tech Inc.
Grand Island, NE 68801

18-803-60    RMS 92-317     Rev. 03-11

Manufactured For
VETTEK
P.O. Box 279
Blue Springs, MO 64014

NET CONTENTS: 1000 mL

Lot No.          Exp. Date

DOSAGE FORMS & STRENGTHS

Each 100 mL contains:
Sodium Chloride..................600 mg
Sodium Lactate...................310 mg
Potassium Chloride...............30 mg
Calcium Chloride Dihydrate....20 mg
Water for Injection...................q.s.
The Calcium, Potassium and Sodium contents are approximately 2.7, 4.0, and 130 mEq/liter, respectively.
Total Osmolar Concentration: 269 mOsm per liter (calculated).

CAUTION:

Solution should be warmed to body temperature prior to administration and administered at a slow rate. This is a single dose unit. It contains no preservatives. Use entire contents when first opened.

WARNING:

Do not administer to horses by intraperitoneal injection. Do not administer to animals with inadequate renal function. Not for use in lactic acidosis.

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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

LACTATED RINGERS 
lactated ringers injection, solution

Product Information
Product Type	PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 60270-858
Route of Administration	INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAPERITONEAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X) (CHLORIDE ION - UNII:Q32ZN48698)	SODIUM CHLORIDE	600 mg  in 100 mL
SODIUM LACTATE (UNII: TU7HW0W0QT) (LACTIC ACID - UNII:33X04XA5AT)	SODIUM LACTATE	310 mg  in 100 mL
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 660YQ98I10) (POTASSIUM CATION - UNII:295O53K152)	POTASSIUM CATION	30 mg  in 100 mL
CALCIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: M4I0D6VV5M) (CALCIUM CATION - UNII:2M83C4R6ZB)	CALCIUM CHLORIDE	20 mg  in 100 mL

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 60270-858-20	1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
unapproved drug other		01/31/2012

Labeler - VetTek (056387798)

Registrant - VetTek (056387798)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Nova-Tech, Inc.		196078976	manufacture