Ringer's Irrigation
» Ringer's Irrigation is Ringer's Injection that has been suitably packaged, and it contains no antimicrobial agents.
Packaging and storage— Preserve in single-dose glass or plastic containers. Glass containers are preferably of Type I or Type II glass. The container may be designed to empty rapidly and may contain a volume of more than 1 L.
Labeling— The designation “not for injection” appears prominently on the label.
USP Reference standards 11
USP Endotoxin RS
Bacterial endotoxins 85 It contains not more than 0.5 USP Endotoxin Unit per mL.
Sterility 71: meets the requirements.
Other requirements— It responds to the Identification tests, and meets the requirements for pH, Heavy metals, Assay for calcium, Assay for potassium, Assay for sodium, and Assay for chloride under Ringer's Injection.
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