BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs LACRISERT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER and LACRISERT 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	LACRISERT
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SODIUM CHLORIDE	HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE
Manufacturer	Fresenius Kabi USA	Bausch and Lomb
Dosage forms	Injectable	Insert
Drug class	Osmotic Laxative	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock	Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndromes

bacteriostatic sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container lacrisert

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

—

Type

Active ingredient

SODIUM CHLORIDE

HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi USA

Bausch and Lomb

Dosage forms

Injectable

Insert

Drug class

Osmotic Laxative

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock

Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndromes

Frequently asked questions

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

Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container contains Sodium Chloride, while Lacrisert contains Hydroxypropyl Cellulose — 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.