Medilact D 500ml

Medilact D 500ml is a medicine made by Otsuka Pakistan Ltd that contains Ringer's Lactate, a balanced intravenous fluid (compound sodium lactate). It is used for dehydration, fluid replacement, fluid or blood loss during surgery, burns and severe diarrhoea. Pack size: medilact d 500ml.

Uses of Medilact D 500ml

Medilact D 500ml, also called Hartmann’s solution or compound sodium lactate, is a drip fluid used to replace water and salts lost from the body. It is used for dehydration from severe diarrhoea or vomiting, for fluid loss during and after surgery, after injuries or burns, and to support blood pressure while other treatment is arranged. It is given in hospital or clinic settings.

How Medilact D 500ml works

Ringer’s lactate contains sodium, potassium, calcium and chloride in amounts close to those in blood plasma, so it restores fluid volume without greatly upsetting the body’s salt balance. Its lactate is converted by the liver into bicarbonate, which helps correct mild acidity in the blood.

Possible side effects

Most patients receive Medilact D 500ml without difficulty. Effects that may occur include:

• Pain or redness at the drip site
• Irritation along the vein
• Swelling of the hands or ankles
• Mild changes in blood salt levels

Tell staff immediately about breathlessness, a cough with frothy sputum, marked swelling, chest tightness, or signs of an allergic reaction such as rash or swelling of the face.

Precautions and warnings

• It is given in hospital or a clinic by trained staff, who will monitor your fluid balance and blood tests.
• Tell the team if you have heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease or high potassium levels.
• Because it contains calcium, it is not given through the same line as certain medicines such as ceftriaxone, or with blood transfusions.
• Tell the team about any allergies and all other medicines you take.
• Let them know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Medilact D 500ml online in Pakistan

Order Medilact D 500ml from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Ringer's Lactate by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.