{"product_id":"comp-sodium-lactate-ep-500ml-sg","title":"Compound Sodium Lactate EP Infusion Solution 500ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-left: 4px solid #0057a8; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"ai-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compound Sodium Lactate EP Infusion Solution is a sterile, pyrogen-free balanced crystalloid solution manufactured by B. Braun to European Pharmacopoeia (EP) standards. The solution contains sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride dihydrate in concentrations that approximate extracellular fluid electrolyte composition. It is indicated for intravenous fluid replacement therapy in isotonic dehydration, perioperative fluid management, and as a balanced crystalloid alternative for volume resuscitation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompound Sodium Lactate EP Infusion Solution (also known as Ringer's Lactate or Hartmann's Solution equivalent) is a balanced isotonic crystalloid manufactured by B. Braun to European Pharmacopoeia monograph standards. The formulation provides a physiologically balanced electrolyte profile with sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and lactate ions at concentrations designed to minimise the risk of iatrogenic electrolyte disturbances during large-volume intravenous fluid administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solution is supplied in 500 mL Ecoflac Plus polyethylene bottles, a closed infusion system designed to reduce the risk of airborne contamination during fluid administration. The Ecoflac Plus container collapses progressively as fluid is delivered, eliminating the need for an air inlet and reducing microbial contamination risk compared to traditional glass bottle systems. The lactate component undergoes hepatic gluconeogenesis and oxidation to yield bicarbonate, providing a mild alkalinising effect that assists in correcting metabolic acidosis commonly encountered in surgical, trauma, and critically ill patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany) \/ B. Braun Medical Industries (Penang, Malaysia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompound Sodium Lactate EP Infusion Solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePharmacopoeia Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuropean Pharmacopoeia (EP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Chloride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0 g\/L (Na⁺ 131 mmol\/L, Cl⁻ 111 mmol\/L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Lactate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.17 g\/L (lactate 29 mmol\/L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium Chloride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 g\/L (K⁺ 5 mmol\/L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium Chloride Dihydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.27 g\/L (Ca²⁺ 2 mmol\/L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheoretical Osmolarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 278 mOsmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 – 7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, colourless, sterile solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterile, pyrogen-free; terminally sterilised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcoflac Plus 500 mL polyethylene bottle (closed system, no air inlet required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 bottles per carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years from date of manufacture (unopened, stored below 25°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatex Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHSA Singapore registered; CE marked; manufactured under ISO 13485 quality management and cGMP; compliant with European Pharmacopoeia monograph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClinical Indications and Key Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntravenous fluid replacement for isotonic dehydration resulting from surgical fluid losses, gastrointestinal losses, or insensible fluid deficit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerioperative fluid management during general and regional anaesthesia for maintenance and intraoperative volume replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial fluid resuscitation in trauma, haemorrhage, and burn injury per established volume replacement protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrection of mild to moderate metabolic acidosis through hepatic lactate-to-bicarbonate conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaediatric and neonatal intravenous fluid therapy where balanced crystalloid composition is preferred over normal saline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle for dilution of compatible intravenous medications requiring an electrolyte-balanced infusion diluent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between Compound Sodium Lactate EP and BP formulations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Both EP (European Pharmacopoeia) and BP (British Pharmacopoeia) formulations of Compound Sodium Lactate contain identical active electrolyte components at the same concentrations. The EP and BP monographs share the same specifications for sodium lactate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride dihydrate. The distinction is primarily in the pharmacopoeia standard under which the product is manufactured and tested, with the EP standard being the harmonised European reference and the BP incorporating additional UK-specific quality requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is a balanced crystalloid preferred over normal saline for large-volume fluid replacement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) contains 154 mmol\/L of both sodium and chloride, which is supraphysiological for chloride (plasma reference: 96–106 mmol\/L). Large-volume normal saline infusion can induce hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis and renal afferent arteriolar vasoconstriction. Balanced crystalloids like Compound Sodium Lactate provide a chloride concentration (111 mmol\/L) closer to physiological levels. Evidence from the SMART trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine (2018) showed reduced major adverse kidney events with balanced crystalloids compared with normal saline in critically ill patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What medications are incompatible with Compound Sodium Lactate Solution?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Ceftriaxone must not be administered simultaneously with calcium-containing solutions including Compound Sodium Lactate due to the risk of ceftriaxone-calcium particulate precipitation. Blood products anticoagulated with citrate should not be infused through the same line, as calcium ions may chelate with citrate and promote clot formation. Phosphate-containing additives may precipitate with calcium. Always verify drug compatibility using current pharmaceutical references or consult a clinical pharmacist before admixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should Compound Sodium Lactate be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Store below 25°C. Do not freeze. The Ecoflac Plus polyethylene container has a shelf life of 3 years from the date of manufacture when stored unopened under recommended conditions. Once opened or connected to an administration set, the solution should be used immediately and any unused portion discarded. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, contains particulate matter, or if the container seal is compromised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Compound Sodium Lactate EP available for purchase in Singapore?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. B. Braun Compound Sodium Lactate EP 500 mL is available in Singapore through EMIS (Essential Medical International Supplies Pte Ltd). The product is HSA-registered and supplied in cartons of 10 Ecoflac Plus bottles. Orders can be placed through emis.asia for healthcare facility procurement, clinic supply, and home infusion therapy requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are the benefits of Compound Sodium Lactate EP Infusion Solution 500ml?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Compound Sodium Lactate EP Infusion Solution 500ml by Bbraun supports general health and wellbeing as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. As with all supplements, individual results may vary. 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