MICRO-K LS vs SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 30, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MICRO-K LS 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	MICRO-K LS	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /mL	$0.05 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE	SODIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Kv Pharm	Baxter Hlthcare
Dosage forms	—	Injectable, Solution
Drug class	Osmotic Laxative	Osmotic Laxative
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Hypokalemia	Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock

micro-k ls sodium chloride 0.45% in plastic container

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Kv Pharm

Baxter Hlthcare

Dosage forms

—

Injectable, Solution

Drug class

Osmotic Laxative

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hypokalemia

Dehydration, Hyponatremia, Hemorrhagic Shock

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Micro-K Ls or Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.05 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 Micro-K Ls and Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container?

Micro-K Ls 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.