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Pharmaranks rates Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container 3.0/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container is a combination medicine containing Calcium Chloride, Dextrose, Potassium Chloride, and Sodium Chloride.

Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride · by Hospira

60/100Limited · 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 22, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride
Form
Injectable
Strength
Calcium Chloride 33MG/100ML; Dextrose 5GM/100ML; Potassium Chloride 30MG/100ML; Sodium Chloride 860MG/100ML
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Hospira
What the pharmacy pays
~$0.04 per ml — not your price
FDA application
NDA018254
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Dosage forms

Injectable

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

Ways to save

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Frequently asked questions

How is Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container rated?
pharmaranks gives Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container a composite score of 3.0 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 Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container 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 $0.04 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 Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container. 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 Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container?
Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container is marketed by Hospira. You can see Hospira's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container a brand-name or generic drug?
Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride.
Is Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container available over the counter?
No. Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container 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 Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container come in?
Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container FDA-registered?
Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018254. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container been recalled by the FDA?
Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container 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 Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Dextrose 5% and Ringer's in Plastic Container a recall-safety score of 60/100, 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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