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Indications

Hartmann's Solution is used to treat hypovolemia (low blood volume) caused by surgery, haemorrhage and trauma. It can also correct fluid loss that may lead to typical hypovolemic shock, such as excessive sweating, severe diarrhoea or vomiting, excess loss of fluid by nephritic kidneys, and inadequate intake of fluid and electrolytes. Severe plasma loss caused by intestinal obstruction, burns or other denuding conditions of the skin may also be treated with Hartmann's Solution. Mainly, it works as a fluid and electrolyte replenisher. It may be used as an alternative to Sodium Bicarbonate in the treatment of metabolic acidosis associated with dehydration, and to alkalinize urine.

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Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Hartmann's Solution falls under Pregnancy Category C. No animal reproduction studies have been done with Lactated Ringer's Irrigation. It's also not known whether the solution can harm the fetus when given to a pregnant woman, or whether it can affect the ability to reproduce. So it should be given to a pregnant woman only if it is clearly needed.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: The volume and rate of Hartmann's solution depend on what the patient needs and on the physician's judgement. They usually vary with the patient's age, weight and clinical condition. The recommended flow rate is up to 100 drops/minute/70 kg body weight. For burn patients, the dose of Hartmann's solution follows the Parkland formula: 4 ml/kg body weight % of Body surface area (BSA) burn. For example, a person weighing 60 kg with a 30% BSA burn would need 4 x 60 x 30 ml = 7200 ml of Hartmann's solution in 24 hours. Half of this is given within 8 hr, and the remainder over 16 hr.