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Ringers Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, and Calcium Chloride .86 g/100mL; .03 g/100mL; .033 g/100mL Irrigant — NDC 00264-2202-00 package photo

Ringers Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, and Calcium Chloride .86 g/100mL; .03 g/100mL; .033 g/100mL Irrigant

by B. Braun Medical Inc. · 16 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-2202-00) / 1000 mL in 1 CONTAINER
NDC 00264-2202-00
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0264-2202-00 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 17, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0264-2202-00
Product NDC 0264-2202
11-digit billing NDC 00264220200
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 847621
UNII 451W47IQ8X, 660YQ98I10, M4I0D6VV5M
Application # NDA018156
SPL Set ID b53c598c-dc7d-4a15-9319-8edf265e7b42
Established class (EPC) Blood Coagulation Factor; Cations; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [
Physiologic effect Increased Coagulation Factor Activity; Increased Large Intestinal Motility
Chemical class Calcium; Divalent
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1979-08-06
Route IRRIGATION
Dosage form IRRIGANT
Substance SODIUM CHLORIDE; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; CALCIUM CHLORIDE
GPI-14 99750020002000
GPI class Ringers Irrigation
GCN Seq No 001428
GCN 04221
HICL code 000614
Ingredient (HICL) Ringer's Solution
HIC1 code W
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Anti-Infecting Agents
HIC2 code W8
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antiseptics
HIC3 code W8F
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Irrigants
AHFS code 40:36.00.00
AHFS class Irrigating Solutions
FDB label name RINGERS IRRIGATION SOLUTION
FDB brand name Ringers Irrigation
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AT · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0264-2202-00 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00264-2202-00. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Calcium class.

Drug family (ATC) Calcium, Electrolyte solutions, Acidifiers
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerB. Braun Medical Inc.
Application holderB BRAUN MEDICAL INC
FDA applicationNDA018156 (NDA)
Labeler code00264
First marketedAug 1979
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio94 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name RINGERS IRRIGATION SOLUTION Ingredient Ringer's Solution
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • These electrolyte solutions are replacing fluids and minerals your body has lost or needs right now. Think of them as replenishing the building blocks your cells need to function —...
  • Why am I being given this IV fluid — what is it actually doing for me?
  • Yes — let your nurse know right away if you feel short of breath, notice swelling, develop hives or throat tightness, feel your heart beating irregularly, or feel confused or unusu...
  • Is there anything I should watch for while getting this IV?
📖 Read our full Calcium Chloride / Potassium Chloride / Sodium Chloride guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Ringers .86 g/100mL; .03 g/100mL; .033 g/100mLthis 00264-2202-00 B. 1000 ml — AT FDA listed —
Ringers 860 mg/100mL; 33 mg/100mL; 30 mg/100mL 00338-0104-04 Baxter 12 bottles — AT FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

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1979
On the market since
Aug 1979
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
47 years listed
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·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
00264-2202-00 You're viewing this 16 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-2202-00) / 1000 mL in 1 CONTAINER 1979-08-06 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 0264-2202-00, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 00264-2202-00, written without dashes as 00264220200. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 00264-2202-00, the first segment (00264) is the labeler code FDA assigned to B. Braun Medical Inc.; the middle segment (2202) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (00) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by B. Braun Medical Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
B. Braun Medical Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description
🎯 Indications and Usage 25 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ringer’s Irrigation USP is indicated for all general irrigation, washing and rinsing purposes which permit use of a sterile, nonpyrogenic electrolyte solution.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 62 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The dose is dependent upon the capacity or surface area of the structure to be irrigated and the nature of the procedure. When used as a vehicle for other drugs, the manufacturer’s recommendations should be followed. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permits. See PRECAUTIONS .

⛔ Contraindications 20 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS NOT FOR INJECTION BY USUAL PARENTERAL ROUTES. An electrolyte solution should not be used for irrigation during electrosurgical procedures.

⚠️ Warnings 129 words ▾

WARNINGS FOR IRRIGATION ONLY. NOT FOR INJECTION. Irrigating fluids have been demonstrated to enter the systemic circulation in relatively large volumes; thus this irrigation must be regarded as a systemic drug.

Absorption of large amounts can cause fluid and/or solute overloading resulting in dilution of serum electrolyte concentrations, overhydration, congested states or pulmonary edema. The risk of dilutional states is inversely proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of administered parenteral solutions. The risk of solute overload causing congested states with peripheral and pulmonary edema is directly proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of such solutions.

Do not warm above 150°F (66°C). After opening container, its contents should be used promptly to minimize the possibility of bacterial growth or pyrogen formation. Discard unused portion of irrigating solution since it contains no preservatives.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 94 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS Possible adverse effects arising from the irrigation of body cavities, tissues, or indwelling catheters and tubes are usually avoidable when proper procedures are followed. Displaced catheters or drainage tubes can lead to irrigation or infiltration of unintended structures or cavities. Excessive volume or pressure during irrigation of closed cavities may cause undue distention or disruption of tissues.

Accidental contamination from careless technique may transmit infection. Should any adverse reaction occur, discontinue the irrigant, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.

🔄 Drug Interactions 23 words ▾

Drug Interactions Additives may be incompatible. Consult with pharmacist, if available. When introducing additives, use aseptic technique, mix thoroughly and do not store.

🤰 Pregnancy 52 words ▾

Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Ringer’s Irrigation USP. It is also not known whether Ringer’s Irrigation USP can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Ringer’s Irrigation USP should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 12 words ▾

Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

🧓 Geriatric Use 124 words ▾

Geriatric Use Clinical studies of Ringer’s Irrigation have not been performed to determine whether patients over 65 years respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.

🆘 Overdosage 26 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE In the event of overhydration or solute overload, re-evaluate the patient and institute appropriate corrective measures. See WARNINGS , PRECAUTIONS , and ADVERSE REACTIONS .

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Ringer’s Irrigation USP exerts a mechanical cleansing action for sterile irrigation of body cavities, tissues or wounds, indwelling urethral catheters and surgical drainage tubes, and for washing, rinsing or soaking surgical dressings, instruments and laboratory specimens. It also serves as a vehicle for drugs used for irrigation or other pharmaceutical preparations. Ringer’s Irrigation USP provides an isotonic irrigation with the same ionic constituents as Ringer’s Injection USP, a modification of Ringer’s solution (also called Ringer’s mixture) originally used only as a topical physiologic salt solution.

Ringer’s Irrigation USP is considered generally compatible with living tissues and organs. Calcium Chloride in water dissociates to provide calcium (Ca ++ ) and chloride (Cl − ) ions. They are normal constituents of the body fluids and are dependent on various physiologic mechanisms for maintenance of balance between intake and output.

Approximately 80% of body calcium is excreted in the feces as insoluble salts; urinary excretion accounts for the remaining 20%. Potassium chloride in water dissociates to provide potassium (K + ) and chloride (Cl − ) ions. Potassium is the chief cation of body cells (160 mEq/liter of intracellular water).

It is found in low concentration in plasma and extracellular fluids (3.5 to 5.0 mEq/liter in a healthy adult). Potassium plays an important role in electrolyte balance. Normally about 80 to 90% of the potassium intake is excreted in the urine; the remainder in the stools and to a small extent, in the perspiration.

The kidney does not conserve potassium well so that during fasting or in patients on a potassium free diet, potassium loss from the body continues resulting in potassium depletion. Sodium chloride in water dissociates to provide sodium (Na + ) and chloride (Cl − ) ions. Sodium (Na + ) is the principal cation of the extracellular fluid and plays a large part in the therapy of fluid and electrolyte disturbances.

Chloride (Cl − ) has an integral role in buffering action when oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs in the red blood cells. The distribution and excretion of sodium (Na + ) and chloride (Cl − ) are largely under the control of the kidney which maintains a balance between intake and output. Water is an essential constituent of all body tissues and accounts for approximately 70% of total body weight.

Average normal adult daily requirement ranges from two to three liters (1.0 to 1.5 liters each for insensible water loss by perspiration and urine production). Water balance is maintained by various regulatory mechanisms. Water distribution depends primarily on the concentration of electrolytes in the body compartments and sodium (Na + ) plays a major role in maintaining physiologic equilibrium.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 90 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Ringer’s Irrigation USP is supplied sterile and nonpyrogenic in PIC™ (Plastic Irrigation Containers). The 1000 mL containers are packaged 16 per case. NDC Cat.

No. Size Ringer’s Irrigation USP 0264-2202-00 R5310-01 1000 mL Exposure of pharmaceutical products to heat should be minimized. Avoid excessive heat.

Protect from freezing. Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] However, brief exposure up to 40°C does not adversely affect the product. Do not warm above 150°F (66°C).

📦 Storage and Handling 55 words ▾

Exposure of pharmaceutical products to heat should be minimized. Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] However, brief exposure up to 40°C does not adversely affect the product. Do not warm above 150°F (66°C).

📋 Description ~1 min read ▾

DESCRIPTION Ringer’s Irrigation USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, solution of electrolytes in water for injection intended only for sterile irrigation, washing and rinsing purposes. Each 100 mL contains: Sodium Chloride USP 0.86 g; Potassium Chloride USP 0.03 g Calcium Chloride Dihydrate USP 0.033 g; Water for Injection USP qs pH: 5.8 (5.0-7.5). The solution is isotonic (310 mOsmol/liter, calc.) and has the following electrolyte content (mEq/liter): Na + 147; K + 4 Ca ++ 4.5; Cl − 156 The solution contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is intended only for use as a single-dose or short procedure irrigation.

When smaller volumes are required the unused portion should be discarded. Ringer’s Irrigation USP may be classified as a sterile irrigant, wash, rinse and pharmaceutical vehicle. The formulas of the active ingredients are: Ingredients Molecular Formula Molecular Weight Sodium Chloride USP NaCl

58.44 Potassium Chloride USP KCl

74.55Calcium Chloride Dihydrate USP CaCl 2 •2H 2 O 147.01 The plastic container is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene formulated and developed for parenteral drugs. The copolymer contains no plasticizers and exhibits virtually no leachability. The plastic container is also virtually impermeable to vapor transmission and therefore, requires no overwrap to maintain the proper drug concentration.

The safety of the plastic container has been confirmed by biological evaluation procedures. The material passes Class Vl testing as specified in the U.S. Pharmacopeia for Biological Tests — Plastic Containers.

These tests have shown that the container is nontoxic and biologically inert. Not made with natural rubber latex, PVC or DEHP.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 00264-2201-00 · B. 00264-2203-00 · B. →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.