DIALYTE LM/ DEXTROSE 2.5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs DIALYTE W/ DEXTROSE 4.25% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	DIALYTE LM/ DEXTROSE 2.5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	DIALYTE W/ DEXTROSE 4.25% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM LACTATE AND SODIUM ACETATE	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM LACTATE AND SODIUM ACETATE
Manufacturer	B Braun	B Braun
Dosage forms	Solution	Solution
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

dialyte lm/ dextrose 2.5% in plastic container dialyte w/ dextrose 4.25% in plastic container

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM LACTATE AND SODIUM ACETATE

Manufacturer

B Braun

Dosage forms

Solution

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Dialyte Lm/ Dextrose 2.5% in Plastic Container or Dialyte W/ Dextrose 4.25% in Plastic Container?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Dialyte Lm/ Dextrose 2.5% in Plastic Container and Dialyte W/ Dextrose 4.25% in Plastic Container?

Both Dialyte Lm/ Dextrose 2.5% in Plastic Container and Dialyte W/ Dextrose 4.25% in Plastic Container share the active ingredient Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Magnesium Chloride and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Lactate and Sodium Acetate.

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.