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Magnesium Sulfate in Water 40 mg/mL Injection, Solution — NDC 0409-6729-03 (Billing 00409-6729-03)

by Hospira, Inc. · 24 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 500 mL in 1 BAG

This is a package of Magnesium Sulfate in Water 40 mg/mL Injection, Solution from Hospira, Inc., marketed since Aug 2005 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 00409-6729-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0409-6729-03 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
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🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Oct 1, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0409-6729-03
Product NDC 0409-6729
11-digit billing NDC 00409672903
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
UNII SK47B8698T
Application # NDA020309
SPL Set ID 22ca78b4-f5a3-4144-cf89-5f633acf1e6d
Established class (EPC) Calculi Dissolution Agent; Osmotic Activity
Mechanism of action Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity
Physiologic effect Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption; Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2005-08-22
Route INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form INJECTION, SOLUTION
Substance MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
TE code (Orange Book) AP · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GCN Seq No 063502
GCN 99227
HICL code 039652
Ingredient (HICL) Magnesium Sulfate In Water
HIC1 code C
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Electrolyte Balance/Metabolism/Nutrition
HIC2 code C1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Affecting Electrolyte Balance
HIC3 code C1H
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Magnesium Salts Replacement
AHFS code 24:04.04.92
AHFS class Antiarrhythmics, Miscellaneous
FDB label name MAGNESIUM SULF 20 G/500 ML BAG
FDB brand name Magnesium Sulfate
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 063502
  • GCN: 99227
  • HICL (First Databank): 039652
  • AHFS class code: 24:04.04.92
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1658259
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0409-6729-03 — 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 → 00409-6729-03. 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 Osmotically acting laxatives class.

Drug family (ATC) Osmotically acting laxatives, Magnesium, Electrolyte solutions
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.

Clinical

Label name MAGNESIUM SULF 20 G/500 ML BAG Ingredient Magnesium Sulfate In Water
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It depends on the product. Injections treat low magnesium and prevent and control seizures in preeclampsia and eclampsia. Oral products such as Epsom Salts relieve occasional const...
  • Dissolve the dose in a full glass (8 ounces) of water and drink it, with extra liquid as directed. A bowel movement usually comes in ½ to 6 hours. Follow the age-based package dire...
  • Flushing, sweating, low blood pressure, drowsiness and weaker reflexes are the most common. Your care team watches for these and checks your magnesium levels.
  • What side effects should I expect with the injection?
📖 Read our full Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate guide →
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.

Pricing

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Price systemPer mLPer 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.
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J3475 $0.446 / J3475 unit —
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.

Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)0409-6729-03
11-digit billing NDC00409-6729-03
Format4-4-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the labeler segment)
HCPCS J-codeJ3475
DescriptorINJECTION, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PER 500 MG
Billing units / pkg0.08 units
How the units are derivedThis package is 500 ML; the HCPCS unit is 500 MG, so one package = 0.08 billing units.
Medicare Part B spend (2026 (Q1))$38,598 · 26,029 claims · $1.48 per claim (all NDCs under J3475)
Crosswalk sourcePDAC NDC-HCPCS crosswalk (DME MAC / DMEPOS)
Where does this data come from?
The HCPCS J-code crosswalk comes from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk and the DMEPDAC (DME MAC) NDC-HCPCS crosswalk — free public CMS data. Billing units are derived from the code’s descriptor and the package amount.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
00409-6729-03 You're viewing this 24 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 500 mL in 1 BAG 2005-08-22 — Active
00409-6729-09 0409-6729-09 12 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 1000 mL in 1 BAG 2005-09-28 — Active
00409-6729-23 0409-6729-23 24 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 100 mL in 1 BAG 2005-10-13 — Active
00409-6729-24 0409-6729-24 Main listing 24 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 50 mL in 1 BAG 2006-11-21 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 24 pouch in 1 case / 1 bag in 1 pouch / 500 ml in 1 bag.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Magnesium Sulfate in Water 40 mg/mL Injection, Solution?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Magnesium Sulfate in Water 40 mg/mL 83634-0500-81 Avenacy, 24 pouches — AP FDA listed —
Magnesium Sulfate in Water 40 mg/mL 70860-0501-81 Athenex 24 pouches — AP FDA listed —
Magnesium Sulfate in Water 40 mg/mLthis 00409-6729-03 Hospira, 24 pouches — AP FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. Some generic versions are approved by the FDA, but we could not confirm current pharmacy availability from our pricing/market data.
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

🏛️
2005
On the market since
Aug 2005
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
21 years listed
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·
Generic approved (availability unconfirmed)
see note
🔒Generic approved by FDA, but pharmacy availability is not confirmed

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?
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.

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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII O40UQP6WCF
    A strong acid used in small amounts to adjust and maintain the pH balance of a medicine, helping ensure stability and proper dissolution of the active ingredients.
  • 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.

3 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

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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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerHospira, Inc.
Application holderHOSPIRA INC
FDA applicationNDA020309 (NDA)
Labeler code00409
First marketedAug 2005
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio317 products on file
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Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 58 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection is indicated for the prevention and control of seizures in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, respectively. When used judiciously it effectively prevents and controls the convulsions of eclampsia without producing deleterious depression of the central nervous system of the mother or infant. However, other effective drugs are available for this purpose.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection is intended for intravenous use only. For the management of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia, intravenous infusions of dilute solutions of magnesium (1% to 8%) are often given in combination with intramuscular injections of 50% Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP. Therefore, in the clinical conditions cited below, both forms of therapy are noted, as appropriate.

Continuous maternal administration of magnesium sulfate in pregnancy beyond 5-7 days can cause fetal abnormalities. In Eclampsia In severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia, the total initial dose is 10 to 14 g of magnesium sulfate. To initiate therapy, 4 g of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection may be administered intravenously.

The rate of I.V. infusion should generally not exceed 150 mg/minute, or 3.75 mL of a 4% concentration (or its equivalent) per minute, except in severe eclampsia with seizures. Simultaneously, 4 to 5 g (32.5 to 40.6 mEq) of magnesium sulfate may be administered intramuscularly into each buttock using undiluted 50% Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP. After the initial I.V. dose, some clinicians administer 1 to 2 g/hour by constant I.V. infusion.

Subsequent intramuscular doses of 4 to 5 g of magnesium sulfate may be injected into alternate buttocks every 4 hours, depending on the continuing presence of the patellar reflex, adequate respiratory function, and absence of signs of magnesium toxicity. Therapy should continue until paroxysms cease. A serum magnesium level of 6 mg/100 mL is considered optimal for control of seizures.

A total daily (24 hr) dose of 30 to 40 g magnesium sulfate should not be exceeded. In the presence of severe renal insufficiency, frequent serum magnesium concentrations must be obtained and the maximum dosage of magnesium sulfate is 20 g per 48 hours. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

Do not administer unless solution is clear. Discard unused portion.

⛔ Contraindications 19 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Intravenous magnesium should not be given to mothers with toxemia of pregnancy during the 2 hours preceding delivery.

⚠️ Warnings 120 words ▾

WARNINGS FETAL HARM: Continuous administration of magnesium sulfate beyond 5-7 days to pregnant women can lead to hypocalcemia and bone abnormalities in the developing fetus. These bone abnormalities include skeletal demineralization and osteopenia. In addition, cases of neonatal fracture have been reported.

The shortest duration of treatment that can lead to fetal harm is not known. Magnesium sulfate should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. If magnesium sulfate is given for treatment of preterm labor, the woman should be informed that the efficacy and safety of such use have not been established and that use of magnesium sulfate beyond 5-7 days may cause fetal abnormalities.

Parenteral use in the presence of renal insufficiency may lead to magnesium intoxication.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 53 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS The adverse effects of parenterally administered magnesium usually are the result of magnesium intoxication. These include flushing, sweating, hypotension, depressed reflexes, flaccid paralysis, hypothermia, circulatory collapse, cardiac and central nervous system depression proceeding to respiratory paralysis. Hypocalcemia with signs of tetany secondary to magnesium sulfate therapy for eclampsia has been reported.

🤰 Pregnancy 7 words ▾

Pregnancy ( See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS )

🆘 Overdosage 123 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE Magnesium intoxication is manifested by a sharp drop in blood pressure and respiratory paralysis. Disappearance of the patellar reflex is a useful clinical sign to detect the onset of magnesium intoxication. In the event of overdosage, artificial ventilation must be provided until a calcium salt can be injected IV to antagonize the effects of magnesium.

For Treatment of Overdose Artificial respiration is often required. Intravenous calcium, 10 to 20 mL of a 5% solution (diluted if desirable) with isotonic sodium chloride for injection) is used to counteract effects of hypermagnesemia. Subcutaneous physostigmine, 0.5 to 1 mg may be helpful.

Hypermagnesemia in the newborn may require resuscitation and assisted ventilation via endotracheal intubation or intermittent positive pressure ventilation as well as IV calcium.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Magnesium (Mg ++ ) is an important cofactor for enzymatic reactions and plays an important role in neurochemical transmission and muscular excitability. Magnesium prevents or controls convulsions by blocking neuromuscular transmission and decreasing the amount of acetylcholine liberated at the end plate by the motor nerve impulse. Magnesium is said to have a depressant effect on the central nervous system, but it does not adversely affect the mother, fetus or neonate when used as directed in eclampsia or pre-eclampsia.

Normal serum magnesium levels range from 1.3 to 2.1 mEq/liter. As serum magnesium rises above 4 mEq/liter, the deep tendon reflexes are first decreased and then disappear as the serum level approaches 10 mEq/liter. At this level respiratory paralysis may occur.

Heart block also may occur at this or lower serum levels of magnesium. Magnesium acts peripherally to produce vasodilation. With low doses only flushing and sweating occur, but larger doses cause lowering of blood pressure.

The central and peripheral effects of magnesium poisoning are antagonized to some extent by intravenous administration of calcium. With intravenous administration the onset of anticonvulsant action is immediate and lasts about 30 minutes. Following intramuscular administration the onset of action occurs in about 1 hour and persists for 3 to 4 hours.

Effective anticonvulsant serum levels range from 2.5 to 7.5 mEq/liter. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Intravenously administered magnesium is immediately absorbed. Distribution: Approximately 1-2% of total body magnesium is located in the extracellular fluid space.

Magnesium is 30% bound to albumin. Metabolism: Magnesium is not metabolized. Excretion: Magnesium is excreted solely by the kidney at a rate proportional to the serum concentration and glomerular filtration.

Special Populations: Renal Insufficiency: Magnesium is excreted solely by the kidney. In patients with severe renal insufficiency, the dose should be lower and frequent serum magnesium levels must be obtained (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Hepatic Insufficiency: Magnesium is excreted solely by the kidney.

No dosing adjustments are necessary in hepatic insufficiency. Drug-Drug Interactions: Drug induced renal losses of magnesium occur with the following drugs or drug classes: Aminoglycosides Amphotericin B Cyclosporine Diuretics Digitalis Cisplatin Alcohol

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ~1 min read ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection is supplied in single-dose flexible plastic containers as follows: NDC Number (Unit of Sale) Concentration Total Magnesium Sulfate As the heptahydrate. Total Magnesium Ion Magnesium Sulfate Concentration Magnesium Ion Concentration Osmolarity (calc.) NDC 0409-6729-23 Case of 24 single-dose flexible plastic containers 4 g/100 mL (40 mg/mL) 4 g 32.5 mEq 4% (40 mg/mL) 32.5 mEq/100 mL 325 mOsmol/liter NDC 0409-4121-24 Case of 24 single-dose flexible plastic containers 4 g/100 mL (40 mg/mL) 4 g 32.5 mEq 4% (40 mg/mL) 32.5 mEq/100 mL 325 mOsmol/liter NDC 0409-2050-20 Case of 20 single-dose flexible plastic containers 20 g/500 mL (40 mg/mL) 20 g 162.3 mEq 4% (40 mg/mL) 32.5 mEq/100 mL 325 mOsmol/liter NDC 0409-3164-12 Case of 12 single-dose flexible plastic containers 40 g/1000 mL (40 mg/mL) 40 g 325 mEq 4% (40 mg/mL) 32.5 mEq/100 mL 325 mOsmol/liter NDC 0409-6729-24 Case of 24 single-dose flexible plastic containers 2 g/50 mL Partial fill container 50 mL volume in 100 mL container.

(40 mg/mL) 2 g 16.25 mEq 4% (40 mg/mL) 16.25 mEq/50 mL 325 mOsmol/liter NDC 0409-5239-24 Case of 24 single-dose flexible plastic containers 2 g/50 mL (40 mg/mL) 2 g 16.25 mEq 4% (40 mg/mL) 16.25 mEq/50 mL 325 mOsmol/liter WARNING: DO NOT USE FLEXIBLE CONTAINER IN SERIES CONNECTIONS. Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from freezing.

📋 Description 185 words ▾

DESCRIPTION Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate in water for injection. May contain sulfuric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. The pH is 4.5 (3.5 to 6.5).

It is available in 4% concentration. See HOW SUPPLIED section for the content and characteristics of available dosage forms and sizes. Magnesium Sulfate, USP heptahydrate is chemically designated MgSO 4 • 7H 2 O, colorless crystals or white powder freely soluble in water.

Water for Injection, USP is chemically designated H 2 O. Water can permeate from inside the flexible plastic container into the overwrap but not in amounts sufficient 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.

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.

⚠️ Precautions ~2 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS Because magnesium is removed from the body solely by the kidneys, the drug should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. Urine output should be maintained at a level of 100 mL every 4 hours. Monitoring serum magnesium levels and the patient’s clinical status is essential to avoid the consequences of overdosage in toxemia.

Clinical indications of a safe dosage regimen include the presence of the patellar reflex (knee jerk) and absence of respiratory depression (approximately 16 breaths or more/minute). Serum magnesium levels usually sufficient to control convulsions range from 3 to 6 mg/100 mL (2.5 to 5 mEq/liter). The strength of the deep tendon reflexes begins to diminish when serum magnesium levels exceed 4 mEq/liter.

Reflexes may be absent at 10 mEq magnesium/liter, where respiratory paralysis is a potential hazard. An injectable calcium salt should be immediately available to counteract the potential hazards of magnesium intoxication in eclampsia. Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection should be administered slowly to avoid producing hypermagnesemia.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Studies with Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential, mutagenic potential or effects on fertility. Pregnancy ( See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ) Teratogenic Effects Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, can cause fetal abnormalities when administered beyond 5-7 days to pregnant women. There are retrospective epidemiological studies and case reports documenting fetal abnormalities such as hypocalcemia, skeletal demineralization’s, osteopenia and other l skeletal abnormalities with continuous maternal administration of magnesium sulfate for more than 5-7 days.

1-12 Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. If this drug is used during pregnancy the woman should be apprised of the potential harm to the fetus. Nonteratogenic Effects When administered by continuous IV infusion (especially for more than 24 hours preceding delivery) to control convulsions in a toxemic woman, the newborn may show signs of magnesium toxicity, including neuromuscular or respiratory depression.

(See OVERDOSAGE . ) Labor and Delivery Continuous administration of magnesium sulfate is an unapproved treatment for preterm labor. The safety and efficacy of such use have not been established. The administration of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection outside of its approved indication in pregnant women should be by trained obstetrical personnel in a hospital setting with appropriate obstetrical care facilities.

Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection is administered to a nursing mother.

🍼 Nursing Mothers 39 words ▾

Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection is administered to a nursing mother.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 27 words ▾

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Studies with Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential, mutagenic potential or effects on fertility.

📚 References ~2 min read ▾

REFERENCES 1. Yokoyama K, Takahashi N, Yada Y. Prolonged maternal magnesium administration and bone metabolism in neonates.

Early Human Dev . 2010; 86(3):187-91. Epub 2010 Mar 12.

2. Wedig KE, Kogan J, Schorry EK et al. Skeletal demineralization and fractures caused by fetal magnesium toxicity.

J Perinatol . 2006; 26(6):371-4. 3.

Nassar AH, Sakhel K, Maarouf H, et al. Adverse maternal and neonatal outcome of prolonged course of magnesium sulfate tocolysis. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scan .

2006;85(9):1099-103. 4. Malaeb SN, Rassi A, Haddad MC.

Bone mineralization in newborns whose mothers received magnesium sulphate for tocolysis of premature labor. Pediatr Radiol . 2004;34(5):384-6.

Epub 2004 Feb 18. 5. Matsuda Y, Maeda Y, Ito M, et al.

Effect of magnesium sulfate treatment on neonatal bone abnormalities. Gynecol Obstet Invest . 1997; 44(2):82-8.

6. Schanler RJ, Smith LG, Burns PA. Effects of long-term maternal intravenous magnesium sulfate therapy on neonatal calcium metabolism and bone mineral content.

Gynecol Obstet Invest. 1997; 43(4):236-41. 7.

Santi MD, Henry GW, Douglas GL. Magnesium sulfate treatment of preterm labor as a cause of abnormal neonatal bone mineralization. J Pediatr Orthop .

1994; 14(2):249-53. 8. Holocomb WL, Shackelford GD, Petrie RH.

Magnesium tocolysis and neonatal bone abnormalities: a controlled study. Obstet Gynecol . 1991; 78(4):611-4.

9. Cumming WA, Thomas VJ. Hypermagnesemia: a cause of abnormal metaphyses in the neonate.

Am J Roentgenol . 1989; 152(5):1071-2. 10.

Lamm CL, Norton KL, Murphy RJ. Congenital rickets associated with magnesium sulfate infusion for tocolysis. J Pediatr .

1988; 113(6):1078-82. 11. McGuinness GA, Weinstein MM, Cruikshank DP, et al.

Effects of magnesium sulfate treatment on perinatal calcium metabolism. II. Neonatal responses.

Obstet Gynecol . 1980;56(5):595-600. 12.

Riaz M, Porat R, Brodsky NL, et al. The effect of maternal magnesium sulfate treatment on newborns: a prospective controlled study. J Perinatol.

1998; 18(6 pt 1):449-54. This product’s labeling may have been updated. For the most recent prescribing information, please visit www.pfizer.com .

Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA LAB-1087-4.0 Revised: 06/2026 Logo

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ~3 min read ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 4 g/100 mL Bag Label 100 mL NDC 0409-6729-41 MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN WATER FOR INJECTION 4g TOTAL 4 g/100 mL (40 mg/mL) EACH 100 mL CONTAINS MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE 4 g (EQUIVALENT TO 32.5 mEq MAGNESIUM) IN WATER FOR INJECTION. MAY CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID AND/OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE FOR pH ADJUSTMENT. pH 4.5 (3.5 to 6.5) 325 mOsmol/LITER (CALC.) SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINER. DISCARD UNUSED PORTION.

FOR INTRAVENOUS USE. RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: SEE PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. STERILE, NONPYROGENIC.

USE ONLY IF SOLUTION IS CLEAR AND CONTAINER IS UNDAMAGED. MUST NOT BE USED IN SERIES CONNECTIONS. Rx ONLY 3 V CONTAINS DEHP Hospira DIST.

BY HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA 14568000 IM-4464 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 4 g/100 mL Bag Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 4 g/100 mL Bag Pouch Label 100 mL TO OPEN – TEAR AT NOTCH NDC 0409-6729-41 MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN WATER FOR INJECTION 4g TOTAL 4 g/100 mL (40 mg/mL) Each 100 mL contains magnesium sulfate heptahydrate 4 g (equivalent to 32.5 mEq magnesium) in water for injection. May contain sulfuric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. 325 mOsmol/Liter (CALC.) pH 4.5 (3.5 to 6.5) DO NOT ADD SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICATION.

WHENEVER POSSIBLE USE CENTRAL ROUTE. Single-dose container. For intravenous use.

Recommended dosage: See prescribing information. Sterile, nonpyrogenic. Use only if solution is clear.

After removing the overwrap, check for minute leaks by squeezing container firmly. If leaks are found, discard unit as sterility may be impaired. Must not be used in series connections.

The overwrap is a moisture barrier. Do not remove unit from overwrap until ready for use. Use unit promptly when pouch is opened.

Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. See prescribing information.

Not Made With Natural Rubber Latex Rx only 7 OTHER F WR-0580 Hospira Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA 14573900 MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN WATER FOR INJECTION 4g TOTAL 4 g/100 mL (40 mg/mL) B WR-0580 14573900 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 4 g/100 mL Bag Pouch Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 2g/50 mL Bag Label 50 mL NDC 0409-6729-11 MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN WATER FOR INJECTION 2 g TOTAL 2 g/50 mL (40 mg/mL) EACH 50 mL CONTAINS MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE 2 g (EQUIVALENT TO 16.25 mEq MAGNESIUM) IN WATER FOR INJECTION. MAY CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID AND/OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE FOR pH ADJUSTMENT. pH 4.5 (3.5 to 6.5) 325 mOsmol/LITER (CALC.) SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINER. DISCARD UNUSED PORTION.

FOR INTRAVENOUS USE. RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: SEE PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. STERILE, NONPYROGENIC.

USE ONLY IF SOLUTION IS CLEAR AND CONTAINER IS UNDAMAGED. MUST NOT BE USED IN SERIES CONNECTIONS. Rx ONLY 3 V CONTAINS DEHP Hospira DIST.

BY HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA 14567900 IM-4463 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 2g/50 mL Bag Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 g/50 mL Bag Pouch Label 50 mL TO OPEN – TEAR AT NOTCH NDC 0409-6729-11 MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN WATER FOR INJECTION 2 g TOTAL 2 g/50 mL (40 mg/mL) Each 50 mL contains magnesium sulfate heptahydrate 2 g (equivalent to 16.25 mEq magnesium) in water for injection. May contain sulfuric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. 325 mOsmol/Liter (CALC.) pH 4.5 (3.5 to 6.5) DO NOT ADD SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICATION.

WHENEVER POSSIBLE USE CENTRAL ROUTE. Single-dose container. For intravenous use.

Recommended dosage: See prescribing information. Sterile, nonpyrogenic. Use only if solution is clear.

After removing the overwrap, check for minute leaks by squeezing container firmly. If leaks are found, discard unit as sterility may be impaired. Must not be used in series connections.

The overwrap is a moisture barrier. Do not remove unit from overwrap until ready for use. Use unit promptly when pouch is opened.

Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from freezing. See prescribing information. Not Made With Natural Rubber Latex Rx only 7 OTHER F WR-0579… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
24 pouches00409-6729-24 6,714 Rx · $353,085
24 pouches00409-6729-23 407 Rx · $20,916
12 pouches00409-6729-09 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 7,136 Rx · 389,340 units · $374,698 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Magnesium Sulfate (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 6 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Magnesium Sulfate. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$6K
Claims incl. refills
173
Beneficiaries
64
Spend / beneficiary
$94.49
Spend / claim
$34.95
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

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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
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Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk ✓ Available
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
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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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 Hospira, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 3 other package presentations of this same product, including 12 pouches (00409-6729-09), 24 pouches (00409-6729-23), 24 pouches (00409-6729-24). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Hospira, 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.
Does this product have a billing J-code?
Yes — this NDC cross-references HCPCS code J3475 for medical-claim billing (typically used when a product is administered in a clinical setting rather than dispensed at a retail pharmacy). See the Billing section on this page.
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.
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.