LACTATED RINGERS AND DEXTROSE

This brand name is authorized in United States. It is also authorized in Hong Kong SAR China.

Active ingredients

The drug LACTATED RINGERS AND DEXTROSE contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):

`1`	Sodium chloride UNII `451W47IQ8X` - SODIUM CHLORIDE
	Sodium chloride is the principle salt involved in maintaining the osmotic tension of blood and tissues. Changes in osmotic tension influence the movement of fluids and diffusion of salts in cellular tissue.
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`2`	Lactic acid UNII `TU7HW0W0QT` - SODIUM LACTATE
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`3`	Potassium chloride UNII `660YQ98I10` - POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
	Potassium plays a vital physiological role in maintenance of normal electrical excitability of nerve and muscle. It is also important in the genesis and correction of imbalances of acid-base metabolism.
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`4`	Calcium chloride UNII `M4I0D6VV5M` - CALCIUM CHLORIDE
	Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and is an essential body electrolyte. Homeostasis is mainly regulated by the parathyroid hormone, by calcitonin, and by the activated form of vitamin D. Calcium is a structural component of bones and teeth. It is also required for blood clotting, neurotransmitter release, muscle contraction and normal heartbeat.
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`5`	Glucose UNII `LX22YL083G` - DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE
	Glucose is frequently used in both adults and children to restore blood glucose concentrations in the treatment of hypoglycaemia resulting from insulin excess or from other causes. The metabolism of glucose is an energy source for the body.
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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country	Identification scheme	Identifier(s)
HK	Department of Health Drug Office	21525
US	FDA, National Drug Code	0338-0125, 0409-7929, 0990-7929, 51662-1229, 51662-1521

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