Can i buy lactated ringers

The extra calcium could bind with the preservatives added to blood by blood banks for storage. This potentially increases the risk of blood clots. According to B. Some of the reasons why a person may get this IV solution include:.

It can therefore be used to wash out a wound. It can also be used during surgery to irrigate the bladder or a surgical site. This helps to wash away bacteria or make a surgical site easier to see. When the solution goes into the vein, it goes inside cells as well as outside. Ideally, the solution helps to maintain or achieve fluid balance in your body. These conditions include:. This includes sodium and potassium. Some lactated ringers solutions include dextrose, a type of glucose.

Allergic reactions may occur in people who have corn allergies. A doctor will consider factors such as your age, how much you weigh, your overall health, and how hydrated you already are. Intravenous IV rehydration is a procedure used to treat moderate to severe cases of dehydration.

Learn what this procedure involves. Researchers say the traditional saline solution can cause kidney problems, so they recommend using a balanced crystalloid solution. Saline solution, which is a simple mixture of salt and water, has many handy uses, from clearing nasal passages, cleaning wounds, and rinsing contact…. Log in. Too many ads? Click here to join for free! JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.

Thread starter yokitty Start Date Sep 14, Joined May 4, Messages 32 Purraise Hi, all you lovely cat people. My boy kitty just got diagnosed with kidney disease about a month ago, during which time I've been reading like a madwoman and educating myself on my options for him. I finally overcame my needle-phobia and have begun giving him regular subcutaneous fluids at home, and now I'm looking for a cheap supplier of lactated Ringer's solution in the USA.

Is there a reputable, reliable source you guys use? I'm desperate here. Thanks guys. Hi yokitty! Joined Aug 17, Messages Purraise If you have facebook, join this group Log into Facebook Facebook. JamesCalifornia Mr. I am astonished, stunned, by the price that RL has in US I've been giving sub-Q's to my cat every other day for nearly 11 years, I would have sold one of my kidneys for such prices! I used to buy 4 ml bottles each month for about euro, also 60ml syringes and needles for 25 euro.

It was a monthly expense of less than 40 euro. And all without prescription. I could have spent a little less by purchasing online, but I liked the idea to share my experiences and thoughts with the doctors at the local pharmacy who were very attached to the story of my cat.

Is there a reason why the same thing is so expensive in your country? Last edited: Sep 16, Though I think they have to order it each time.

They don't just have cases of it on hand. We just get our lactated ringers from the vet. It's more money, but I don't have a car so I can't really run around the city trying to find cases if they even exist. The cab to get home would cost more than I'd save. Don't forget to sign up and print the discount card Fill card signup form and get Prescription Discount Card for free.

I've always just gotten mine at the vet's office. It's not expensive and they always seem to have it on hand. Well, I tried presenting that coupon at Walmart. The lady there refused to honor it, since it was for a pet. Then I went to another pharmacy on the list, who told me it was out of stock. It's much much better than twelve bucks a bag, but I think I'll keep trying a different Walmarts. I'm pretty sure that first lady was blowing smoke. Thank you all for bearing with me through a supremely frustrating experience.

Blakeney Green said:. Unfortunately the brand my vet sells doesn't have the markings for measurement, and I'm not good at eyeballing it.

Oh, that stinks! I wouldn't be able to eyeball it either. The ones I get from my vet are marked. You must log in or register to reply here. Latest Posts A. Caring for Strays and Ferals. How can I teach a cat to pick up food with her teeth? Latest: Anchoress 30 minutes ago.