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Altachlore Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic 5 Percent 50 mg/g Ointment, 1 tube — NDC 59390-184-50 (Billing 59390-0184-50)

by Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 1 TUBE in 1 BOX / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of 1 tube of Altachlore Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic 5 Percent 50 mg/g Ointment from Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc., marketed since Mar 2004 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 59390-0184-50
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 59390-184-50 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 59390-184-50 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
59390 labeler · 184 product · 50 package
Package marketed since
Mar 30, 2004
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 5939018450 1
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026
⚠️
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 I · Aug 17, 2026 — Presence of particulate matter: Particulates identified as fiberglass (Baxter Healthcare Corporation) · FDA recall D-0849-2026
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-0427-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0424-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0432-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0426-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 59390-184-50
Product NDC 59390-184
11-digit billing NDC 59390018450
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 1298435
UNII 451W47IQ8X
Application # M018
SPL Set ID e13fd053-9420-490c-a43e-e14b0930cb4e
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 2004-03-30
Route OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form OINTMENT
Substance SODIUM CHLORIDE

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

GPI-14 86804030104205
GPI class Altachlore
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 ALTACHLORE 5% OINTMENT
FDB brand name Altachlore
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 007737
  • GCN: 31880
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 86804030104205
  • HICL (First Databank): 003389
  • AHFS class code: 52:92.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1298435
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 59390-184-50 — 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 → 59390-0184-50. 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.

Clinical

Label name ALTACHLORE 5% OINTMENT Ingredient Sodium Chloride
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It depends on the product. IV forms replace fluid and salt, while injection diluents dissolve other drugs. Other forms are used for rinsing, nasal congestion and nasal care, or to...
  • Follow the directions on your product. Many are used as often as needed by adults and children 4 and over. Do not share the bottle, because that can spread infection.
  • Some people get fever, irritation or infection at the IV site, or too much fluid in the body. Tell your nurse right away if the IV site hurts or looks red.
  • What side effects should I expect with IV sodium chloride?
📖 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.

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.
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
59390-0184-50 You're viewing this Main listing 1 TUBE in 1 BOX / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE 2004-03-30 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic 50 mg/g 00536-1253-91 Rugby 1 tube $2.990 — 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/g 24208-0385-01 Bausch 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Altachlore Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic 5 Percent 50 mg/gthis 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

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2004
On the market since
Mar 2004
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
22 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.

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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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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAltaire Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA applicationM018 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code59390
First marketedMar 2004
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio12 products on file

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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.

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 📄 Do Not Use 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Other Information 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 9 words ▾

Use • For the temporary relief of corneal edema.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 32 words ▾

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

⚠️ Warnings 126 words ▾

Warnings • For use in the eye s only. • Retain carton for full product drug facts. Do not use this product except under the advice and supervision of a doctor. When using this product • avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. • replace cap after each use. • this product may cause temporary burning and irritation on being instilled into the eye.

Stop use and ask a doctor if • you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye. • the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours. KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 7 words ▾

Active ingredient Sodium Chloride, 50 mg (5%)

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 12 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Lanolin Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Water for Injection and White Petrolatum.

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Hypertonicity Agent

📄 Do Not Use 14 words ▾

Do not use this product except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

📄 When Using This Product 37 words ▾

When using this product • avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. • replace cap after each use. • this product may cause temporary burning and irritation on being instilled into the eye.

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 33 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if • you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye. • the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 25 words ▾

KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Other Information 32 words ▾

Other information • Store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F). • Do not freeze. • Keep tightly closed. • See crimp of tube or box for lot number and expiration date.

📄 Questions or Comments 38 words ▾

Questions or comments ? •1- 800-258-2471 •9 AM-5 PM EST Monday – Friday TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SEALS ON SIDE FLAPS ARE NOT INTACT AND COMPLETELY LEGIBLE. Mfd. by: ™ALTAIRE Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, N.Y. 11931

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 95 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Compare to the active ingredient in MURO128®* ISolutions™ Activeyes® ALTACHLORE Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment 5% •FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF OF CORNEAL EDEMA Sterile NET WT 3.5g (1/8 OZ) *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bausch & Lomb, Inc., owner of the registered trademark MURO128® Compare to the active ingredient in MURO128®* ISolutions™ Activeyes® ALTACHLORE Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment 5% •FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF OF CORNEAL EDEMA Sterile NET WT 3.5g (1/8 OZ) *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bausch & Lomb, Inc., owner of the registered trademark MURO128®

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

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.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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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 — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
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 — 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 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 Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Altaire Pharmaceuticals 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 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.
← 59390-0183-13 · Altaire 59390-0192-05 · Altaire →
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.