ISOLYTE R IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs ISOLYTE R W/ DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	ISOLYTE R IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	ISOLYTE R W/ DEXTROSE 5% 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 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	B Braun	B Braun
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

isolyte r in dextrose 5% in plastic container isolyte r w/ dextrose 5% in plastic container

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

B Braun

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Isolyte R in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container or Isolyte R W/ Dextrose 5% 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 Isolyte R in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Isolyte R W/ Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?

Both Isolyte R in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Isolyte R W/ Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container share the active ingredient Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Acetate and Sodium Chloride.

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.