Ringers Solution
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Ringer’s Solution for Injection BPC59, as Steriflex® No. 9 or freeflex®
Ringer’s Solution, as Polyfusor® C
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
• If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
in this leaflet:
1. What Ringer's solution is and what it is used for
2. Before you are given Ringer's solution
3. How you are given Ringer's solution
4. Possible side effects
5. How Ringer's solution is stored
6. Further information
1. WHAT RINGER'S SOLUTION IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Ringer's solution is a clear solution of sodium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride in water.
Ringer's solution infusions are given by Intravenous Infusion (into a vein) to patients suffering from water loss and lack of sodium or low potassium levels.
Ringer's Solution as Polyfusor® C is a clear liquid in a sealed semi rigid cylindrical neutral polyethylene container which contains 500ml. Ringer's Solution for Injection BPC59, as Steriflex® No. 9 orfreeflex® is a clear liquid in a flexible 500 or 1000ml sealed plastic bag.
In this leaflet these products are referred to as Ringer's solution.
2. BEFORE YOU ARE GIVEN RINGER'S SOLUTION
You should not receive Ringer's solution if you have:
• very high sodium or potassium levels.
• kidney or heart disorders.
Your doctor will check these.
Your doctor or nurse will ensure the solution is clear and free from particles before use.
Taking other medicines
Please, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, even those not prescribed.
The following drugs should not be mixed with Ringer's solution:
• amikacin, benzylpenicillin, tetracyclines (antibiotics)
• amphotericin B (anti fungal)
• dobutamine, amiodarone (heart medication)
• amsacrine (cancer medication)
• chlopheniramine maleate (antihistamine and antidepressant)
• sodium nitroprusside (high blood pressure medication)
• phosphates
pregnancy and breast-feeding
The use of Ringer's solution is not thought to be a risk in pregnancy or breast-feeding
Driving and using machines
Ringer's solution has no effect on driving or using machines.
3. HOW YOU ARE GIVEN RINGER S SOLUTION
Ringer's solution will be given to you in hospital.
You will receive your medicine by infusion (IV drip). The amount and rate at which the infusion is given depends on your requirements. Your doctor will decide on the correct dose for you to receive. If you have any further questions on the use of this product ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines Ringer's solution can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects have been reported if the solution is given too quickly:
• Heart attack
• Blood circulation problems
Thrombosis (the formation of a clot) may occur in the vein where the infusion is given.
if you have a side effect that is not mentioned in this leaflet or if any side effect gets serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist
5. HOW RINGER S SOLUTION IS STORED
Your doctor and hospital pharmacist are responsible for the correct storage, use and disposal of Ringer's solution.
Ringer's solution should be stored between 2°C and 25°C.
The solutions must not be used after the expiry date shown on the label. Any solution remaining after treatment should be thrown away.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Ringer's solution contains:
Ringer's solution contains 0.86% sodium chloride, 0.03% potassium chloride and 0.032% calcium chloride dihydrate in water. The solution also contains small amounts of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.
What Ringer's solution looks like and contents of the pack.
Ringer's Solution as Polyfusor® C is a clear liquid in a sealed semi rigid cylindrical neutral polyethylene container. It contains 500ml.
Ringer's Solution for Injection BPC59, as Steriflex® No. 9 or freeflex® is a clear liquid in a flexible sealed plastic container known as a Steriflex® bag or a freeflex® bag.
The solutions are available in 500ml and 1000ml bags.
All pack sizes may not be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Fresenius Kabi Limited Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way,
Manor Park, Runcorn,
Cheshire, WA7 1 NT. UK.
Manufacturer:
Terumo BCT Limited,
Old Belfast Road, Millbrook,
Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 2SH. UK
For any information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Fresenius Kabi Limited Cestrian Court Eastgate Way Manor Park Runcorn Cheshire WA71NT UK
+44 (0)1928 555 555
This leaflet was last revised in February 2013.
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