^*Compatibility in various concentrations may vary; consult pharmacist.

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

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