How much does Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride cost?

Pricing for Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride varies by insurance plan, dose, and pharmacy. Our database does not show a fixed cost because prices change faster than we can verify. For current pharmacy prices, check your insurance's formulary tier (in the prior-authorization section), use the GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs deep links on this page, or ask your pharmacist to run a test claim. If a copay card is listed, it usually drops the out-of-pocket significantly for commercial insurance.

Does Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride need prior authorization?

Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride appears on 2 payer formularies in our database. PA requirements vary by payer — see the prior-authorization table on this page for specifics. In general, specialty and brand-name drugs are more likely to require PA than generic equivalents.

Is there a copay card or patient assistance program for Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride?

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What is Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride used to treat?

Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride (generic: SODIUM CHLORIDE) is indicated for Other Specified Health Status, Aftercare, Medical Aftercare. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

Does Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride have a generic version?

The generic name for Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride is SODIUM CHLORIDE. Whether a generic is currently available depends on patent status — check the FDA Orange Book or ask your pharmacist. Generics are often substantially cheaper than brand-name drugs.

Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride

Generic: SODIUM CHLORIDE

Verified·Apr 23, 2026

Manufacturer: Hospira
NDC: 0409-1966
RxCUI: 313002
Route: INTRAMUSCULAR
ICD-10 indication: Z51.8

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About Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride

What is this medication?

Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride is a sterile solution of salt and water used primarily as a diluent or solvent for other medications that need to be injected into the body. It contains a specific concentration of sodium chloride along with a preservative, typically benzyl alcohol, which functions to inhibit the growth of bacteria. This preservative allows the solution to be kept in multidose vials, meaning healthcare providers can draw from the same container multiple times to prepare different doses of medicine for intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous administration.

The presence of the bacteriostatic agent is what distinguishes this solution from standard sterile saline, which is intended for single use only. While it is highly effective for preparing various injectable drugs, it carries important safety warnings regarding its use in certain populations. It must never be used in newborn infants because the benzyl alcohol preservative can cause serious or fatal toxicity in neonates. Furthermore, it is not suitable for use in epidural or spinal anesthesia, as those procedures require preservative-free solutions to avoid potential nerve damage or other complications.

Copay & patient assistance

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Apr 3, 2026

Boxed warning

WARNING: NOT FOR USE IN NEONATES.

Indications and usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered.

Dosage and administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The volume of the preparation to be used for diluting or dissolving any drug for injection, is dependent on the vehicle concentration, dose and route of administration as recommended by the manufacturer. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. See PRECAUTIONS .

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Due to the potential toxicity of benzyl alcohol in neonates, solutions containing benzyl alcohol must not be used in this patient population. Parenteral preparations with benzyl alcohol should not be used for fluid or sodium chloride replacement. Parenteral preparations containing benzyl alcohol should not be used in epidural or spinal anesthetic procedures.

Warnings

WARNINGS Benzyl alcohol, a preservative in Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection, USP has been associated with toxicity in neonates. Data are unavailable on the toxicity of other preservatives in this age group. Preservative-free Sodium Chloride Injection should be used for flushing intravascular catheters. Where a sodium chloride solution is required for preparing or diluting medications for use in neonates, only preservative-free Sodium Chloride Injection should be used.

Drug interactions

Drug Interactions Some drugs for injection may be incompatible in a given vehicle, or when combined in the same vehicle or in a vehicle containing benzyl alcohol. Consult with pharmacist, if available. Use aseptic technique for single or multiple entry and withdrawal from all containers. When diluting or dissolving drugs, mix thoroughly and use promptly. Do not store reconstituted solutions of drugs for injection unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer of the solute. Do not use unless the solution is clear and seal intact.

Adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS Reactions which may occur because of this solution, added drugs or the technique of reconstitution or administration include febrile response, local tenderness, abscess, tissue necrosis or infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection and extravasation. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate countermeasures, and if possible, retrieve and save the remainder of the unused vehicle for examination. Although adverse reactions to intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of 0.9% benzyl alcohol are not known to occur in man, experimental studies of small volume parenteral preparations containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol in several species of animals have indicated that an estimated intravenous dose up to 30 mL may be safely given to an adult without toxic effects. Administration of an estimated 9 mL to a 6 kg neonate or infant is potentially capable of producing blood pressure changes.

Use in pregnancy

Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. It is also not known whether Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection containing additives can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection containing additives should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.

Conditions we've indexed resources for

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Prior authorization & coverage

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How this page is sourced

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