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Half Strength Darrow’s

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-1187 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Half Strength Darrow’s
NAFDAC number
04-1187
Active ingredient
Sodium Lactate; Sodium Chloride; Potassium Chloride
Strength
1.475 g; 1 g; 0.65 g
Form
Intravenous infusion
Pack size
1 x 500 mL
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Dana Pharmaceuticals Limited
Approved
2 Dec 2021
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
1 Dec 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Half Strength Darrow’s is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-1187). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Half Strength Darrow’s is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for sodium lactate, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection is indicated for use as a source of water, electrolytes, and calories or as an alkalinizing agent in adults and pediatric patients. Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection is indicated for use as a source of water, electrolytes, and calories or as an alkalinizing agent in adults and pediatric patients. ( 1 )

Possible side effects

The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Serious Risk with Concomitant Use with Ceftriaxone [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Air Embolism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Potassium Imbalances [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Hyponatremia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Neonatal Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Hyperglycemia and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] • Fluid Overload [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] • Acid …

Do not use if

Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection is contraindicated in: • Neonates (28 days of age or younger) who are receiving concomitant treatment with ceftriaxone, even if separate infusion lines are used, due to the risk of fatal ceftriaxone-calcium salt precipitation in the neonate’s bloodstream [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Specific Populations (8.4) ] . …

Warnings

• Serious Risks with Inappropriate Use with Ceftriaxone : Deaths have occurred in neonates (28 days of age or younger) who received concomitant intravenous calcium-containing solutions with ceftriaxone. In patients older than 28 days, ceftriaxone and Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection may be administered sequentially if the infusion lines are thoroughly flushed between infusions. ( 4 , 5 . 1 , 8.4 ) • Air Embolism : Use a non-vented infusion set or close the vent on a vented set and use a dedicated line without any connections. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection as a source of water and electrolytes has been used for decades during labor and delivery. Appropriate administration of Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection is not expected to cause major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with this drug. …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Half Strength Darrow’s

What is in Half Strength Darrow’s?

Half Strength Darrow’s contains Sodium Lactate; Sodium Chloride; Potassium Chloride (1.475 g; 1 g; 0.65 g), as intravenous infusion, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Half Strength Darrow’s registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Half Strength Darrow’s is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-1187, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has Half Strength Darrow’s been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Half Strength Darrow’s in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Half Strength Darrow’s is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-1187, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Half Strength Darrow’s used for?

Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection is indicated for use as a source of water, electrolytes, and calories or as an alkalinizing agent in adults and pediatric patients. Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection is indicated for use as a source of water, electrolytes, and calories or as an alkalinizing agent in adults and pediatric patients. (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for sodium lactate. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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