FDA label
What is Lactated Ringers used for?
Lactated Ringers contains sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride and calcium chloride. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “These solutions are indicated for parenteral replacement of extracellular losses of fluid and electrolytes, with or without minimal carbohydrate calories, as required by the clinical condition of the patient.”
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Lactated Ringers, injection, solution
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by ICU Medical Inc. (NDA017641). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
These solutions are indicated for parenteral replacement of extracellular losses of fluid and electrolytes, with or without minimal carbohydrate calories, as required by the clinical condition of the patient.
Source: DailyMed label, set id d310d170-5eeb-471b-af1a-0e845001d21d, version 17, effective November 2, 2025. NDC 0990-7953, one of 12 listings for this product.
Lactated Ringers, irrigant
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by B. Braun Medical Inc. (NDA018681). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Lactated Ringer's Irrigation is indicated for all general irrigation, washing and rinsing purposes which permit use of a sterile, nonpyrogenic electrolyte solution.
Source: DailyMed label, set id a9910e09-5aea-4ee1-a35e-ae4abf8b80b4, version 7, effective September 7, 2023. NDC 0264-2203, one of 4 listings for this product.
Questions
What is Lactated Ringers used for?
The FDA label says: “These solutions are indicated for parenteral replacement of extracellular losses of fluid and electrolytes, with or without minimal carbohydrate calories, as required by the clinical condition of the patient.”
What drug class is Lactated Ringers?
FDA lists sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride and calcium chloride in the Blood Coagulation Factor and Osmotic Laxative and Potassium Salt and Phosphate Binder established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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