K-TAB vs SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. K-TAB and SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER 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	K-TAB	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE	SODIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Baxter Hlthcare
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Injectable, Solution
Drug class	Osmotic Laxative	Osmotic Laxative
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Hypokalemia	Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock

k-tab sodium chloride 0.45% in plastic container

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Baxter Hlthcare

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Injectable, Solution

Drug class

Osmotic Laxative

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hypokalemia

Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, K-Tab or Sodium Chloride 0.45% 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 K-Tab and Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container?

K-Tab contains Potassium Chloride, while Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container contains Sodium Chloride — 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.