Sterile Water 100 mL/100mL Injection, Solution, 3000 mL — NDC 0338-0013-08 (Billing 00338-0013-08)
This is a package of 3,000 mL of Sterile Water 100 mL/100mL Injection, Solution from Baxter Healthcare Company, marketed since Jun 1982 and currently FDA-listed.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 0338-0013-08 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
- Code segments
- 0338 labeler · 0013 product · 08 package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2027
- Billing quantity
- 3,000 mL per package
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 0338001308 1
- Medicaid fills, this package
- 9,930 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Other active recalls for Water (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
Past resolved recalls for this product (1)
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 001166
- GCN: 02729
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 98401010002000
- HICL (First Databank): 000517
- AHFS class code: 96:00.00.00
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
- It can seem a little odd at first. In these products, sterile water plays the essential role of carrying or dissolving the actual active medication — like insulin — so it can be sa...
- Why is 'water' listed as the active ingredient on my medicine?
- No — these are very different products that should never be used interchangeably. Sterile Water for Injection is used only as a diluent for other drugs given by needle, and it must...
- Is Sterile Water for Injection the same as the eye wash or the irrigation product?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
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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 system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.1799 | $539.70 / 3000 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
| Medicare Part B allowsASP · A4217 | No ASP payment limit on file for A4217 this quarter. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Billing & reimbursement
Where does this data come from?
- CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk · refreshed Sep 22, 2026
- DMEPDAC NDC-HCPCS crosswalk
- openFDA NSDE billing units · refreshed Sep 7, 2026
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00338-0013-06 0338-0013-06 Main listing | 2000 mL in 1 BAG | 1982-06-30 | — | Active |
| 00338-0013-08 You're viewing this | 3000 mL in 1 BAG | 1982-06-30 | — | Active |
| 00338-0013-29 0338-0013-29 | 5000 mL in 1 BAG | 1982-06-30 | — | Active |
| 00338-0013-04 0338-0013-04 | 1000 mL in 1 BAG | 1982-06-30 | — | Active |
You're viewing one of 4 pack sizes for this product.
This pack accounts for about 15% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; the largest share goes to the 2000 ml pack. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
How does this package differ from NDC 00338-0013-04?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Sterile Water 100 mL/100mL Injection, Solution?
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Water 100 mL/100mLthis 00338-0013-08 | Baxter | 3000 ml | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
The FDA lists approved generic versions of this medicine, but that does not always mean a pharmacy can get one today. Patent rules, launch agreements, supply and pricing can affect when generics actually arrive.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
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.
🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Water inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.
Where does this data come from?
IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
Inactive ingredient FAQ
Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
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Manufacturer & labeler
More NDCs from Baxter Healthcare Company labeler code 00338
- Sterile Water 100 mL/100mL Irrigant NDC 0338-0003-44
- Sterile Water 100 mL/100mL Irrigant NDC 0338-0004-02
- epinephrine 16 ug/mL Injection, Solution NDC 0338-0006-20
- Fosaprepitant 150 mg/5mL Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution NDC 0338-0008-01
- DEXTROSE 50 g/1000mL Injection, Solution NDC 0338-0017-01
- DEXTROSE 100 g/1000mL Injection, Solution NDC 0338-0023-02
- epinephrine 64 ug/mL Injection, Solution NDC 0338-0024-20
- NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE 4 mg/250mL Injection, Solution NDC 0338-0040-20
- NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE 8 mg/250mL Injection, Solution NDC 0338-0042-20
- Sodium Chloride 4.5 g/1000mL Injection, Solution NDC 0338-0043-03
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sterile Water for Injection, USP is indicated in the aseptic preparation of parenteral admixtures.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Following suitable admixture of prescribed drugs, the dosage is usually dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient as well as laboratory determinations. See directions accompanying drugs. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.
Use of a final filter is recommended during administration of all parenteral solutions where possible. Sterile Water for Injection, USP in the Pharmacy Bulk Package is intended for use in the preparation of sterile, intravenous admixtures. Additives may be incompatible with the fluid withdrawn from this container.
Complete information is not available. Those additives known to be incompatible should not be used. Consult with pharmacist, if available.
When compounding admixtures, use aseptic technique. Mix thoroughly. Do not store any unused portion of Sterile Water for Injection, USP.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE OF VIAFLEX PLASTIC PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE CONTAINER To Open Tear overwrap down side at slit and remove solution container. Visually inspect the container. If the outlet port protector is damaged, detached, or not present, discard container as solution path sterility may be impaired.
Some opacity of the plastic due to moisture absorption during the sterilization process may be observed. This is normal and does not affect the solution quality or safety. The opacity will diminish gradually.
Check for minute leaks by squeezing inner bag firmly, if leaks are found, discard solution as sterility may be impaired. For compounding only, not for direct infusion. Preparation for Admixing 1.
The Pharmacy Bulk Package is to be used only in a suitable work area such as a laminar flow hood (or an equivalent clean air compounding area). 2. Suspend container from eyelet support.
3. Remove plastic protector from outlet port at bottom of container. 4.
Attach solution transfer set. Refer to complete directions accompanying set. Note: The closure shall be penetrated only one time with a suitable sterile transfer device or dispensing set which allows measured dispensing of the contents.
5. VIAFLEX containers should not be written on directly since ink migration has not been investigated. Affix accompanying label for date and time of entry.
6. Once container closure has been penetrated, withdrawal of contents should be completed without delay. After initial entry, maintain contents at room temperature (25°C/77°F) and dispense within 4 hours.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Sterile Water for Injection, USP is a hemolytic agent due to its hypotonicity. Therefore, it is contraindicated for intravenous administration without admixing.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS This solution is for compounding only, not for direct infusion. Hemolysis may occur following infusion of Sterile Water for Injection, USP. Hemoglobin induced renal failure has been reported following hemolysis.
WARNING: This product contains aluminum that may be toxic. Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration if kidney function is impaired. Premature neonates are particularly at risk because their kidneys are immature, and they require large amounts of calcium and phosphate solutions, which contain aluminum.
Research indicates that patients with impaired kidney function, including premature neonates, who receive parenteral levels of aluminum at greater than 4 to 5 µg/kg/day accumulate aluminum at levels associated with central nervous system and bone toxicity. Tissue loading may occur at even lower rates of administration.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS The administration of a suitable admixture of prescribed drugs may be associated with adverse reactions because of the solution or the technique of administration including febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation and hypervolemia. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric patients. However, in neonates or very small infants the volume of fluid may affect fluid and electrolyte balance.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Sterile Water for Injection, USP is used for fluid replacement only after suitable admixing to approximate isotonicity.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Sterile Water for Injection, USP is supplied in a VIAFLEX plastic Pharmacy Bulk Package container as follows: 2000 mL 2B0306 NDC 0338-0013-06 3000 mL 2B0307 NDC 0338-0013-08 5000 mL 2B0309 NDC 0338-0013-29 Exposure of pharmaceutical products to heat should be minimized. Avoid excessive heat. It is recommended the product be stored at room temperature (25°C/77°F).
Baxter Healthcare Corporation Deerfield, IL 60015 USA Printed in USA Baxter, Viaflex, and PL 146 are trademarks of Baxter International Inc. 07 19 73 676 Rev. September 2014 Distributed in Canada by Baxter Corporation Mississauga, ON L5N 0C2
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Sterile Water for Injection, USP is sterile, nonpyrogenic, distilled water in a Pharmacy Bulk Package. A Pharmacy Bulk Package is a container of a sterile preparation for parenteral use that contains many single doses. The contents are intended for use in a pharmacy admixture program and are restricted to the preparation of admixtures for intravenous infusion.
No antimicrobial or other substance has been added. pH 5.5 (5.0 to 7.0). Osmolarity O mOsmol/L (calc.). The VIAFLEX plastic container is fabricated from a specially formulated polyvinyl chloride (PL 146 Plastic).
Exposure to temperatures above 25°C/77°F during transport and storage will lead to minor losses in moisture content. Higher temperatures lead to greater losses. It is unlikely that these minor losses will lead to clinically significant changes within the expiration period.
The amount of water that can permeate from inside the container into the overwrap is insufficient to affect the solution significantly. Solutions in contact with the plastic container may leach out certain chemical components from the plastic in very small amounts; however, biological testing was supportive of the safety of the plastic container materials.
⚠️ Precautions ▾
PRECAUTIONS Do not use unless solution is clear and seal is intact. Drug product contains no more than 25 µg/L of aluminum. Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric patients. However, in neonates or very small infants the volume of fluid may affect fluid and electrolyte balance.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PACKAGE LABEL - PRINCIPLE DISPLAY PANEL Container Label Container Label LOT EXP 2B0306 2000 mL NDC 0338-0013-06 DIN 02014882 Sterile Water For Injection USP Pharmacy Bulk Package Not For Direct Infusion Rx Only NO ANTIMICROBIAL OR OTHER SUBSTANCE HAS BEEN ADDED pH 5.5 (5.0 TO 7.0) OSMOLARITY 0 mOsmol/L (CALC) STERILE NONPYROGENIC CONTAINS NO MORE THAN 25 μg/L OF ALUMINUM ADDITIVES MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE FLUID WITHDRAWN FROM THIS CONTAINER CONSULT WITH PHARMACIST IF AVAILABLE WHEN COMPOUNDING ADMIXTURES USE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE MIX THOROUGHLY DO NOT STORE DOSAGE ADMIX FOR INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION AS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN SEE ACCOMPANYING DIRECTIONS FOR USE ONCE CONTAINER CLOSURE HAS BEEN PENETRATED WITHDRAWAL OF CONTENTS SHOULD BE COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY AFFIX ACCOMPANYING LABEL FOR DATE AND TIME OF ENTRY DISPENSE CONTENTS WITHIN 4 HOURS AFTER INITIAL ENTRY CAUTIONS SQUEEZE AND INSPECT INNER BAG WHICH MAINTAINS PRODUCT STERILITY DISCARD IF LEAKS ARE FOUND DO NOT USE UNLESS SOLUTION IS CLEAR AND SEAL IS INTACT STORE UNIT IN MOISTURE BARRIER OVERWRAP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (25°C/77°F) UNTIL READY TO USE AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT SEE INSERT VIAFLEX CONTAINER PL 146 PLASTIC Baxter logo BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION DEERFIELD IL 60015 USA MADE IN USA DISTRIBUTED IN CANADA BY BAXTER CORPORATION MISSISSAUGA ON L5N 0C2 BAXTER PL 146 AND VIAFLEX ARE TRADEMARKS OF BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 07-25-69-275/ 07-25-34-056 Carton Label Carton Label 2B0306 6 - 2000 ML VIAFLEX CONTAINER STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION, USP FOR DRUG DILUENT USE ONLY EXP XXXXX SECONDARY BAR CODE (17) YYMM00 (10) XXXXX LOT XXXXX PRIMARY BAR CODE (01) 50303380013062 Sterile Water for Injection Representative Container Label Sterile Water for Injection Representative Carton Label
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| 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) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is 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 | ✓ Available |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | ✓ Available |