Drug shortage

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Irrigation · Baxter Healthcare

FDA drug shortage · Current · updated Apr 7, 2025

Key facts

Generic name Sodium Chloride 0.9% Irrigation
Proprietary name Sodium Chloride 0.9% In Plastic Container
Company Baxter Healthcare
Presentation Sodium Chloride 0.9% In Plastic Container, Irrigation, 900 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-0048-04)
Dosage form Irrigation
Strength 900 mg/100 mL
Status Current
Reason for shortage Demand increase for the drug
Therapeutic category Gastroenterology Other Pediatric
Package NDCs 0338-0048-04
First posted Apr 28, 2023
Last updated Apr 7, 2025

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  • 10–99 FDA shortage records for this drug

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