BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs CEPHULAC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER and CEPHULAC are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	CEPHULAC
Rating	68/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	~$0.73 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SODIUM CHLORIDE	LACTULOSE
Manufacturer	Fresenius Kabi USA	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Injectable	Solution
Drug class	Osmotic Laxative	Osmotic Laxative
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock	Constipation, Hepatic Encephalopathy

bacteriostatic sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container cephulac

Rating

68/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

~$0.73 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SODIUM CHLORIDE

LACTULOSE

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi USA

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Injectable

Solution

Drug class

Osmotic Laxative

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock

Constipation, Hepatic Encephalopathy

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container or Cephulac?

By our independent rating, Cephulac scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container and Cephulac?

Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container contains Sodium Chloride, while Cephulac contains Lactulose — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.