Solution compatibility chart*

This chart is not all inclusive. It is based on manufacturer’s recommendations and Trissel’s.

KEY

C = Compatible*

W = Compatible in water not NS

D2¹/₂W = 2¹/₂% Dextrose in water

D5W = 5% Dextrose in water

D10W = 10% Dextrose in water

D5/¹/₄NS = 5% Dextrose in ¹/₄ normal saline

D5/¹/₂NS = 5% Dextrose in ¹/₂ normal saline

D5NS = 5% Dextrose in normal saline

NS = Normal saline

¹/₂NS = ¹/₂ Normal saline

R = Ringer’s solution

LR = Lactated Ringer’s solution

D5R = 5% Dextrose in Ringer’s solution

D5LR = 5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer’s solution

Dextran 6%/D5W/NS = Dextran 6% in D5W or normal saline

Fruc 10%/W/NS = Fructose 10% in water or normal saline

Invert sug 10%/W/NS = Invert sugar 10% in water or normal saline

Na Lactate ¹/₆ M = Sodium lactate ¹/₆ M

¹ = Stable for 1 hour

² = Stable for 2 hours

⁴ = Stable for 4 hours

⁶ = Stable for 6 hours

¹⁰ = Stable for 10 hours

^P = Preferred diluent