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Muro 128 sodium chloride 50 mg/g Ointment, 1 tube — NDC 24208-0385-01 package photo

Muro 128 sodium chloride 50 mg/g Ointment, 1 tube

by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (24208-385-01) / 1 g in 1 TUBE
NDC 24208-0385-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 24208-385-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains1 tube Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also comes in: 3.5 g 24208-0385-55 2 tubes 24208-0385-56
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Sodium Chloride (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Apr 2, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Huons Co., Ltd.) · FDA recall D-0531-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0433-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0427-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0425-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0429-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0431-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 24208-385-01
Product NDC 24208-385
11-digit billing NDC 24208038501
RxCUI 1298435, 1299626
UNII 451W47IQ8X
UPC 0324208385562
Application # M018
SPL Set ID 93fafa27-5031-4d95-b4b8-5574b7204ae2
Established class (EPC) Osmotic Laxative
Mechanism of action Osmotic Activity
Physiologic effect Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2011-01-01
Route OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form OINTMENT
Substance SODIUM CHLORIDE
GPI-14 86804030104205
GPI class Muro 128
GCN Seq No 007737
GCN 31880
HICL code 003389
Ingredient (HICL) Sodium Chloride
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Ophthalmic Preparations
HIC3 code Q6A
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Ophthalmic Preparations, Miscellaneous
AHFS code 52:92.00.00
AHFS class Eent Drugs, Miscellaneous
FDB label name MURO-128 5% EYE OINTMENT
FDB brand name Muro-128
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 24208-385-01 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 24208-0385-01. 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 Sodium class.

Drug family (ATC) Sodium, Salt solutions, 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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBausch & Lomb Incorporated
FDA applicationM018 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code24208
First marketedJan 2011
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio92 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 MURO-128 5% EYE OINTMENT Ingredient Sodium Chloride
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Yes, exactly. Saline is just sodium chloride dissolved in water — it's essentially a sterile salt-water solution. Depending on the concentration and form, it can be used as an IV f...
  • I've heard of saline solution — is that the same thing as sodium chloride?
  • In some situations — like after surgery, during serious illness, or when someone can't take anything by mouth — the body needs fluids and electrolytes delivered directly into the b...
  • Why would someone need sodium chloride through an IV? Can't you just drink water?
📖 Read our full Sodium Chloride 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.

🧪 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 7EV65EAW6H
    Lanolin is a waxy substance derived from sheep's wool. It's used in medicines as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to soften formulations and improve spreadability in topical products like creams and ointments.
  • UNII T5L8T28FGP
    Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
  • UNII 4T6H12BN9U
    Petrolatum is a purified mineral oil-based jelly derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as an emollient, lubricant, and moisture barrier to soften skin, reduce friction, and help prevent water loss from formulations.
  • 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.

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

The official label also stateslanolin, mineral oil, purified water, white petrolatum

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

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 gPer 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.
Try another pack size: 3.5 g 2 tubes
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
Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic 50 mg/g 00536-1253-91 Rugby 1 tube $3.062 — Availability likely —
Walgreens Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic 5 Percent Hypertonicity Eye 50 mg/g 00363-7500-50 Walgreen 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic 5 Percent Hypertonicity Eye 50 mg/g 11716-0750-00 Hanlim 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Muro 128 50 mg/gthis 24208-0385-01 Bausch 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Altachlore Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic 5 Percent 50 mg/g 59390-0184-50 Altaire 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity 50 mg/g 69842-0285-35 CVS 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity 50 mg/mL 73581-0708-35 YYBA 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Sodium Chloride 50 mg/g 73581-0707-01 YYBA 1 tube — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
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

🏛️
2011
On the market since
Jan 2011
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
15 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.

💊 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.
1 tube24208-0385-55 4,975 Rx · $116,325
2 tubes24208-0385-56 698 Rx · $18,780
1 tube this page24208-0385-01 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 5,673 Rx · 24,023 units · $135,106 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 Sodium Chloride (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 2 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 Sodium Chloride. 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
$16.2K
Claims incl. refills
266
Beneficiaries
53
Spend / beneficiary
$304.99
Spend / claim
$60.77
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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
24208-0385-01 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (24208-385-01) / 1 g in 1 TUBE — — 2011-01-01 Active
24208-0385-55 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (24208-385-55) / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE $4.79 / g $16.77 2011-01-01 Active
24208-0385-56 2 TUBE in 1 CARTON (24208-385-56) / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE — — 2011-01-01 Active

This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — a different pack size carries most fills. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 24208-0385-01?
NDC 24208-0385-01 contains 1 tube — 1 tube in 1 carton / 1 g in 1 tube.
What is the difference between NDC 24208-0385-01 and NDC 24208-0385-55?
Both are Muro 128 sodium chloride 50 mg/g Ointment — the drug itself is identical. NDC 24208-0385-01 is the 1 tube package, while NDC 24208-0385-55 is the 1 tube package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Muro 128 sodium chloride 50 mg/g Ointment?
Bill NDC 24208-0385-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 24208038501. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) 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 — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
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

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
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 24208-385-01, 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: 24208-0385-01, written without dashes as 24208038501. 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 24208-0385-01, the first segment (24208) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; the middle segment (0385) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) 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 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. 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 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 1 tube (24208-0385-55), 2 tubes (24208-0385-56). 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?
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated 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 an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
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.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 6 words ▾

Uses temporary relief of corneal edema

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 35 words ▾

Directions pull down the lower lid of the affected eye apply a small amount (1/4 inch) of ointment to the inside of eyelid apply every 3 or 4 hours or as directed by a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 74 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use except under the advice and supervision of a doctor. When using this product it may cause temporary burning and irritation replace cap after use to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Sodium chloride 5%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 9 words ▾

Inactive ingredients lanolin, mineral oil, purified water, white petrolatum

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Hypertonicity agent

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 24208-0377-01 · Bausch 24208-0398-30 · Bausch →
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.