Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)Electrolyte Balance/Metabolism/Nutrition
HIC2 codeC1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)Drugs Affecting Electrolyte Balance
HIC3 codeC1B
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)Sodium/Saline Preparations
AHFS code92:92.00.00
AHFS classOther Miscellaneous Therapeutic Agents
FDB label nameSODIUM CHLORIDE 1 GM TABLET
FDB brand nameSodium Chloride
Legend statusO — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 57237-361-01 — 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 → 57237-0361-01. 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.
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 SODIUM CHLORIDE 1 GM TABLETIngredient 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?
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.
💬 Questions about Sodium Chloride?
Ask a licensed pharmacist directly — free, answered by our team.
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
🧪 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.
From the label’s inactive-ingredient sectionNone
This is label-wide narrative text, not a normalized exact-product ingredient list. A label can cover multiple strengths or packages.
Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.
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 system
Per ea
Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly
$0.069
$6.91 / 100 tablets
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.
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
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.
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
🏛️
2025
On the market since
Nov 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year listed
🔒
·
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.
📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Sodium Chloride — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 9 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
$2.42M
Claims incl. refills
105K
Beneficiaries
50.3K
Spend / beneficiary
$48.15
Spend / claim
$23.08
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 NDC
Description
Marketing start
Status
57237-0361-01 You're viewing this
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (57237-361-01)
2025-11-06
Active
📄 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.
Uses: for the preparation of normal isotonic solution of sodium chloride as an electrolyte replenisher for the prevention of heat cramps due to excessive perspiration any alternative use as directed by a physician
⏱️Dosage and Administration50 words▾
Directions to make isotonic solution of sodium chloride, dissolve one tablet in 120 mL (four ounces) of distilled water and use as directed by a physician if used as an electrolyte replenisher for the prevention of heat cramps due to excessive perspiration take one tablet orally as directed by physician
⚠️Warnings73 words▾
Warnings Do not use without consulting a physician Ask a physician before use if you have a sodium restricted diet due to multiple organ diseases Stop use and ask a physician if symptoms of heat cramps continue for more than 24 hours If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
🧪Active Ingredient27 words▾
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING Drug Facts Active Ingredient (in each tablet) Sodium Chloride, USP 1.0 gram
🧪Inactive Ingredients3 words▾
Other Ingredients None
🎯Purpose3 words▾
Purpose Electrolyte Replenisher
No label section mentions that — try another word, or open the full label on DailyMed below.
Glossary — plain-language definitions of medical terms used in this label:
Active ingredient: The part of a medicine that produces its intended effect on the body.
Drug Facts: The standardized information panel on over-the-counter medicines that lists ingredients, uses, warnings, and directions.
electrolyte: A mineral in the blood and body fluids, such as sodium, potassium, or calcium, that carries a small electric charge and helps the body work.
Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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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.