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Pharmaranks rates Baros 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Baros is a combination medicine containing Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid.

Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid · by Mallinckrodt

70/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

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

Active ingredient
Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid
Form
Powder, effervescent
Strength
Sodium Bicarbonate 460MG/GM; Tartaric Acid 420MG/GM
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Mallinckrodt
What the pharmacy pays
~$0.17 per ml — not your price
FDA application
NDA018509
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Dosage forms

Powder, effervescent

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

Ask for the generic

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Request a 90-day supply

Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.

Use copay cards

Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.

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Frequently asked questions

How is Baros rated?
pharmaranks gives Baros a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
How much does Baros cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.17 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
Is there a coupon or discount for Baros?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Baros. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Baros?
Baros is marketed by Mallinckrodt. You can see Mallinckrodt's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Baros a brand-name or generic drug?
Baros is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid.
Is Baros available over the counter?
No. Baros is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Baros come in?
Baros is currently marketed as powder, effervescent, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Baros FDA-registered?
Baros is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018509. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Baros been recalled by the FDA?
Baros has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Baros safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Baros a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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