Is Lactated Ringers a Controlled Substance? No

No. Lactated Ringers (sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride and calcium chloride) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride and calcium chloride is not on the DEA controlled substances list.

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Schedule check

Schedule sources for Lactated Ringers
Source	What it lists
FDA NDC directory	17 prescription listings from 8 labelers, none with a DEA schedule
DEA controlled substances list	sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride and calcium chloride is not on the list

Lactated Ringers NDC listings

NDC listings for Lactated Ringers
NDC	Product	Form	Strength	Labeler	DEA schedule
0264-7500	Lactated Ringers	injection, solution	.6 g/100mL; .31 g/100mL; .03 g/100mL; .02 g/100mL	B. Braun Medical Inc.	None
0264-7750	Lactated Ringers	injection, solution	.6 g/100mL; .31 g/100mL; .03 g/100mL; .02 g/100mL	B. Braun Medical Inc.	None
0264-7750	Lactated Ringers	injection, solution	.6 g/100mL; .31 g/100mL; .03 g/100mL; .02 g/100mL	B. Braun Medical Inc.	None
76420-274	Lactated Ringers	injection, solution	.6 g/100mL; .31 g/100mL; .03 g/100mL; .02 g/100mL	Asclemed USA, Inc.	None
51662-1516	LACTATED RINGERS	injection, solution	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL	HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst	None
0338-0117	Lactated Ringers	injection, solution	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL	Baxter Healthcare Company	None
0990-7953	Lactated Ringers	injection, solution	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL	ICU Medical Inc.	None
76420-129	Lactated Ringers	injection, solution	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL	Asclemed USA, Inc.	None
0264-2203	Lactated Ringers	irrigant	.6 g/100mL; .31 g/100mL; .03 g/100mL; .02 g/100mL	B. Braun Medical Inc.	None
0338-0137	Lactated Ringers	irrigant	6 g/1000mL; 3.1 g/1000mL; 300 mg/1000mL; 200 mg/1000mL	Baxter Healthcare Company	None
0338-0114	Lactated Ringers	irrigant	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL	Baxter Healthcare Corporation	None
0990-7828	Lactated Ringers	irrigant	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL	ICU Medical Inc.	None
17271-710	LACTATED RINGERS	injection, solution	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL	Becton Dickinson and Company	None
63323-164	LACTATED RINGERS	injection, solution	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	None
65219-475	LACTATED RINGERS	injection, solution	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	None
65219-477	LACTATED RINGERS	injection, solution	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	None
65219-479	LACTATED RINGERS	injection, solution	600 mg/100mL; 310 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL; 20 mg/100mL	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	None

Questions

Is Lactated Ringers a controlled substance?

No. Lactated Ringers (sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride and calcium chloride) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride and calcium chloride is not on the DEA controlled substances list.

Is Lactated Ringers a narcotic?

No. Lactated Ringers (sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride and calcium chloride) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Blood Coagulation Factor and Osmotic Laxative and Potassium Salt and Phosphate Binder.

Does this page cover state schedules?

No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.