Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% for Injection — 10mL multi-dose vial. Isotonic normal saline with benzyl alcohol preservative for medication dilution, drug reconstitution, and catheter flushing.
Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% for Injection is sterile normal saline — the same isotonic salt concentration as blood — with 0.9% benzyl alcohol added as a preservative. The preservative is what separates it from a standard saline IV bag: the benzyl alcohol inhibits bacterial growth after the vial is punctured, allowing multiple sterile draws from the same vial. It is the right diluent when a medication requires an isotonic saline vehicle and multi-dose use is needed. Available in a 10mL multi-dose vial.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Sodium Chloride 0.9% (9 mg/mL) |
| Preservative | Benzyl Alcohol 0.9% |
| Volume | 10 mL multi-dose vial |
| Osmolarity | ~308 mOsm/L (isotonic) |
| Routes | Medication dilution; drug reconstitution; IV catheter flushing |
| Storage | Room temperature; protect from freezing |
| Prescription status | Rx only |
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All three of Legere’s small-volume sterile diluents serve different purposes. Choosing the right one comes down to two questions: does the drug need saline or water, and does the vial need to be used more than once?
| Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% 10mL (This product) | Bacteriostatic Water for Injection 30mL | Sterile Water for Injection 10mL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium chloride | Yes — 0.9% (isotonic) | No | No |
| Preservative | Benzyl alcohol 0.9% | Benzyl alcohol 0.9% | None |
| Multi-dose | Yes | Yes | No — single use only |
| Osmolarity | Isotonic | Hypotonic | Hypotonic |
| Best for | Medications requiring isotonic saline vehicle; catheter flushing | Peptide reconstitution; non-saline multi-dose diluent | Single-session use; benzyl alcohol-free requirement |
When a drug’s reconstitution instructions specify normal saline — not sterile water — and the vial will be used across multiple draws, Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride is the correct choice.
IV therapy and wellness clinics: Catheter maintenance and line flushing between medications. Reconstitution and dilution of IV push medications where isotonic saline is the specified vehicle. A standard supply item in any practice with IV access in place.
Men’s health and TRT practices: Some injectable medications used in hormone protocols require isotonic saline for reconstitution — not water. Practices managing injectables that specify saline dilution need Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride rather than Bacteriostatic Water to reconstitute correctly.
Urgent care and clinical practices: Small-volume medication dilution for IM and IV push preparations. Catheter and line maintenance in office-based IV settings where a preserved saline vial is more practical than drawing from a large IV bag.
Peptide and longevity practices: Where a specific peptide or injectable medication’s reconstitution instructions call for normal saline rather than water. Not all peptides are saline-compatible — always confirm the drug’s labeled diluent before use.
Bacteriostatic Water for Injection (30mL) — The non-ionic complement. Together, the two cover both saline-requiring and water-requiring reconstitution scenarios. Practices that carry both can match the correct diluent to any medication’s instructions without compromise.
0.9% Sodium Chloride IV Bag (1000mL) — The large-volume isotonic saline for IV infusion and hydration. The 10mL Bac NaCl vial and the 1000mL IV bag address different volume needs within the same practice.
Sermorelin / Peptide Injectables — For practices reconstituting peptides, having both bacteriostatic normal saline and bacteriostatic water on hand allows correct diluent selection per each peptide’s specific reconstitution instructions.
Sterile Water for Injection 10mL — The preservative-free single-dose option for medications where benzyl alcohol is contraindicated or where the entire reconstituted vial will be used in one session.
Neonates — contraindicated: Benzyl alcohol is toxic to neonates and premature infants. Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride must not be used in this population under any circumstances. Use preservative-free Sterile Water for Injection instead.
Confirm diluent compatibility before use: Not all medications are compatible with saline. Some are sensitive to sodium ions, precipitate in saline, or have package inserts that specifically require sterile water. Using the wrong diluent can affect drug stability, potency, or safety. Always check the drug’s reconstitution instructions.
Multi-dose vial aseptic technique: Benzyl alcohol inhibits microbial growth between draws but does not sterilize a contaminated vial. Proper aseptic technique on every draw is still required. Discard per the manufacturer’s recommended beyond-use date after first puncture — typically 28 days when stored at room temperature and handled correctly.
Not for large-volume IV infusion: The 10mL multi-dose vial is a drug preparation tool, not an infusion fluid. Use 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV bags for hydration and large-volume IV delivery.
Cumulative benzyl alcohol exposure: In settings involving frequent repeat dosing, total benzyl alcohol exposure should be considered. This is rarely clinically significant at typical small-volume reconstitution doses but is worth tracking in high-frequency injection protocols.
For use by or on the order of a licensed healthcare provider.
How do I order, and what quantities are available?
Contact our team directly to place an order or request a quote. We supply a range of quantities depending on the product — reach out for current availability, lead times, and volume pricing. A valid medical license is required to purchase prescription and injectable products.
What is the difference between Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride and Bacteriostatic Water?
Both are multi-dose vials with benzyl alcohol preservative. The difference is the vehicle. Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride is isotonic normal saline — appropriate for medications that require an isotonic saline diluent. Bacteriostatic Water is non-ionic and hypotonic — appropriate for medications that require water-based, non-saline reconstitution, such as most peptides. The drug’s reconstitution instructions determine which to use.
Why use a preserved saline vial instead of drawing from a regular saline IV bag?
Standard saline IV bags contain no preservative. Once punctured, they are single-use — any remaining fluid must be discarded. The Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride vial can be safely punctured multiple times because the benzyl alcohol prevents microbial growth between uses. For small-volume medication dilution across multiple preparations, the preserved vial is the practical and safe choice.
Can Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride be used to flush an IV catheter?
Yes. In outpatient and office-based IV settings, preserved normal saline is used to flush peripheral IV catheters and maintain line patency between medications. Practices should follow their own protocols for flush volumes and frequency.
Is a prescription required?
Yes. Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% for Injection is Rx only, available exclusively to licensed healthcare providers and medical practices.
For use by or on the order of a licensed healthcare provider.
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