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Dextrose 25 g/50mL Injection, Solution — NDC 71872-7057-01 package photo

Dextrose 25 g/50mL Injection, Solution

by Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC · 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BAG (71872-7057-1) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
NDC 71872-7057-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 71872-7057-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
Rx only Brand 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 Dextrose Monohydrate (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0435-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0437-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0436-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 71872-7057-1
Product NDC 71872-7057
11-digit billing NDC 71872705701
RxCUI 1795514
UNII LX22YL083G
Application # NDA019445
SPL Set ID 677a81e5-26ba-2a69-e053-2991aa0a101a
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2005-03-31
Route INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form INJECTION, SOLUTION
Substance DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 71872-7057-1 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 71872-7057-01. 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 Other irrigating solutions class.

Drug family (ATC) Other irrigating solutions, Tests for diabetes, Carbohydrates
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

LabelerMedical Purchasing Solutions, LLC
Application holderHOSPIRA INC
FDA applicationNDA019445 (NDA)
Labeler code71872
First marketedMar 2005
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio249 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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Dextrose is essentially glucose — sugar — given directly into a vein. In an emergency, it's used to quickly raise dangerously low blood sugar, which can happen with too much insuli...
  • Specific formulations — Infant Dextrose (25%) and Dextrose (25% injection) — are FDA-approved to treat low blood sugar in newborns and infants up to 2 years old. That said, prematu...
  • Is dextrose safe for my baby or newborn?
  • The most common issues are high blood sugar, vein irritation or clotting at the IV site, low sodium in the blood, and infection. More serious — but less common — reactions include...
📖 Read our full Dextrose guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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 QTT17582CB
    A strong acid used to adjust and maintain the proper pH level in liquid medicines, ensuring stability and preventing breakdown of active ingredients.
  • 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 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.

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 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.
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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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Dextrose 25 g/50mL 00404-9847-50 Henry 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Dextrose 25 g/50mL 00409-6648-02 Hospira, 25 vials — — FDA listed —
Dextrose 25 g/50mL 51662-1215-01 HF 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Dextrose 25 g/50mLthis 71872-7057-01 Medical 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Dextrose 25 g/50mL 71872-7003-01 Medical 1 syringe — — FDA listed —
Dextrose 25 g/50mL 71872-7102-01 Medical 1 syringe — — FDA listed —
Dextrose Monohydrate 25 g/50mL 71872-7282-01 Medical 1 syringe — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose Monohydrate 25 g/50mL 51662-1453-01 HF 1 syringe — — Discontinued —
Dextrose Monohydrate 25 g/50mL 76329-3302-01 International 1 syringe — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose monohydrate 25 g/50mL 51662-1584-01 HF 1 syringe — AP FDA listed —
Dextrose 25 g/50mL 00404-9845-50 Henry 1 syringe — — FDA listed —
Dextrose 25 g/50mL 00409-7517-16 Hospira, 1 syringe — — FDA listed —
Dextrose 25 g/50mL 70518-4219-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 syringe — — FDA listed —
Dextrose 25 g/50mL 84549-0517-16 ProPharma 50 ml — — 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

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2005
On the market since
Mar 2005
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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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
71872-7057-01 You're viewing this 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BAG (71872-7057-1) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE 2018-03-05 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription 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

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 71872-7057-1, 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: 71872-7057-01, written without dashes as 71872705701. 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 71872-7057-01, the first segment (71872) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC; the middle segment (7057) 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 Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC 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.
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.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description
🎯 Indications and Usage 70 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE 50% Dextrose Injection is indicated in the treatment of insulin hypoglycemia (hyperinsulinemia or insulin shock) to restore blood glucose levels. The solution is also indicated, after dilution, for intravenous infusion as a source of carbohydrate calories in patients whose oral intake is restricted or inadequate to maintain nutritional requirements. Slow infusion of hypertonic solutions is essential to insure proper utilization of dextrose and avoid production of hyperglycemia.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For peripheral vein administration: Injection of the solution should be made slowly . The maximum rate at which dextrose can be infused without producing glycosuria is 0.5 g/kg of body weight/hour. About 95% of the dextrose is retained when infused at a rate of 0.8 g/kg/hr.

In insulin-induced hypoglycemia, intravenous injection of 10 to 25 grams of dextrose (20 to 50 mL of 50% dextrose) is usually adequate. Repeated doses and supportive treatment may be required in severe cases. A specimen for blood glucose determination should be taken before injecting the dextrose.

In such emergencies, dextrose should be administered promptly without awaiting pretreatment test results. For central venous administration: For total parenteral nutrition 50% Dextrose Injection, USP is administered by slow intravenous infusion (a) after admixture with amino acid solutions via an indwelling catheter with the tip positioned in a large central vein, preferably the superior vena cava, or (b) after dilution with sterile water for injection. Dosage should be adjusted to meet individual patient requirements.

Clinical evaluation and periodic laboratory determinations are necessary to monitor changes in fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations and acid-base balance during prolonged parenteral therapy or whenever the condition of the patient warrants such evaluation. The maximum rate of dextrose administration which does not result in glycosuria is the same as cited above. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

See CONTRAINDICATIONS .

⛔ Contraindications 56 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS A concentrated dextrose solution should not be used when intracranial or intraspinal hemorrhage is present, nor in the presence of delirium tremens if the patient is already dehydrated. Dextrose injection without electrolytes should not be administered simultaneously with blood through the same infusion set because of the possibility that pseudoagglutination of red cells may occur.

⚠️ Warnings 146 words ▾

WARNINGS 50% Dextrose Injection is hypertonic and may cause phlebitis and thrombosis at the site of injection. Significant hyperglycemia and possible hyperosmolar syndrome may result from too rapid administration. The physician should be aware of the symptoms of hyperosmolar syndrome, such as mental confusion and loss of consciousness, especially in patients with chronic uremia and those with known carbohydrate intolerance.

The intravenous administration of this solution can cause fluid and/or solute overloading resulting in dilution of serum electrolyte concentrations, overhydration, congested states or pulmonary edema. Additives may be incompatible. Consult with pharmacist if available.

When introducing additives, use aseptic technique, mix thoroughly and do not store. For peripheral vein administration: The solution should be given slowly, preferably through a small bore needle into a large vein, to minimize venous irritation. For central venous administration: Concentrated dextrose should be administered via central vein only after suitable dilution.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 83 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS Hyperosmolar syndrome, resulting from excessively rapid administration of concentrated dextrose may cause mental confusion and/or loss of consciousness. Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include 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.

🆘 Overdosage 24 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE In the event of overhydration or solute overload during therapy, re-evaluate the patient and institute appropriate corrective measures. See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS .

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 123 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY When administered intravenously this solution restores blood glucose levels in hypoglycemia and provides a source of carbohydrate calories. Carbohydrate in the form of dextrose may aid in minimizing liver glycogen depletion and exerts a protein-sparing action. Dextrose injection undergoes oxidation to carbon dioxide and water.

Water is an essential constituent of all body tissues and accounts for approximately 70% of total body weight. Average normal adult requirement ranges from two to three liters (1.0 to 1.5 liters each for insensible water loss by perspiration and urine production). Water balance is maintained by various regulatory mechanisms.

Water distribution depends primarily on the concentration of electrolytes in the body compartments and sodium (Na + ) plays a major role in maintaining physiologic equilibrium.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 136 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED 50% Dextrose Injection, USP is supplied in single-dose containers as follows: NDC No. Container Size 0409-4902-34 Lifeshield™ Abboject ® Unit of Use Syringe with male luer lock adapter and protected needle 25 g in 50 mL 0409-6648-02 Fliptop Vial 25 g in 50 mL 0409-7517-15 Ansyr™ Plastic Syringe 25 g in 50 mL 0409-7517-16 Ansyr™ II Plastic Syringe with syringe and barrel detached 25 g in 50 mL Exposure of pharmaceutical products to heat should be minimized. Avoid excessive heat.

Protect from freezing. Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] LAB-1027-1.0 May, 2017 Printed in USA Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA Abboject ® is a trademark of the Abbott group of companies. LIFESHIELD® is the trademark of ICU Medical, Inc. and is used under license.

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📋 Description 213 words ▾

DESCRIPTION 50% Dextrose Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, hypertonic solution of dextrose in water for injection for intravenous injection as a fluid and nutrient replenisher. Each mL of fluid contains 0.5 g dextrose, hydrous which delivers 3.4 kcal/gram. The solution has an osmolarity of 2.53 mOsmol/mL (calc.), a pH of 3.2 to 6.5 and may contain sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment.

The solution contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer (except for pH adjustment) and is intended only for use as a single-dose injection. When smaller doses are required, the unused portion should be discarded with the entire unit. Dextrose, USP is chemically designated C 6 H 12 O 6 • H 2 O (D-glucose monohydrate), a hexose sugar freely soluble in water.

Dextrose, hydrous has the following structural formula: Water for Injection, USP is chemically designated H 2 O. The syringe is molded from a specially formulated polypropylene. Water permeates from inside the container at an extremely slow rate which will have an insignificant effect on solution concentration over the expected shelf life.

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 syringe material. Chemical Structure

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