Ringer's Solution (Ringer-Locke’s solution) is a drug as a solution for injections, containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and glucose as active substances and water for injection.
The drug is sterile, colorless, the transparent liquid without visible particles and pre-packed in glass vials by 200 ml.
The drug should be stored in a dry place, protected from sunlight within the temperature range 0 to +25°C. Shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture under specified storage conditions.
Ringer-Locke’s solution is isotonic in the blood plasma of animals, it regulates water and salt and acid-base balance in the animal's body.
Exerts a bactericidal action on gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria. It has a good effect against a size of pathogenic bacteria associated with ornamental fish diseases. In other words, diseases including Aeromonas and pseudomonas genera and mycobacterial group (gill diseases, Rhodococcus). It is useful in the control of “Hole-in-the-Head” and “Angel Problems” in Cichlid and Discus.
Treatment of cattle, sheep, pigs, fur-bearing animals, dogs, cats and birds suffering from trichomoniasis, dysentery, diarrhea, colitis, stomatitis, as well as diseases of the respiratory system, genitourinary system, gastrointestinal tract and skin caused by microorganisms sensitive to metronidazole.
Pharmacological properties: Birch tar has a strong antiseptic, local irritant, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, antiparasitic and disinfectant action, improves blood circulation, stimulates the regeneration of the epidermis of damaged tissues, enhances keratinization, dries wounds and accelerates them. In small concentrations (3-5%) activates the growth of granulation, in large (above 10%) - sharply weakens.
Application: Externally for the treatment of skin diseases in animals: eczema, dermatomycoses (trichophytia, microspores), scabies, furunculosis, pyoderma, bedsores, burns, ulcers, frostbite, wound infections, limb wounds, cracks in horses' hooves, hooves in cattle and others. Internally, it is prescribed as an anti-fermentation and disinfectant for horses, small cattle, pigs, dogs and chickens. For disinfection of premises, livestock yards, animal care items.