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Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection

Brand names: Dextrose, Dextrose Monohydrate

Category: Endocrinology/Metabolism, Gastroenterology, Pediatric

Limited 1Available 2Not specified 1

FDA status: Current, To Be Discontinued · Last FDA update: Nov 7, 2025 · First posted: Jan 13, 2022 (in shortage 4 years 8 months) · 2 manufacturers, 4 listed presentations

As of Nov 7, 2025, the FDA lists Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection as being discontinued. Of 4 manufacturer presentations, 1 Limited, 2 Available, 1 Not specified.

Ask your pharmacist: which of the 2 manufacturers below can they order right now, and whether a different strength or form of Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection is available. For alternatives, talk to your prescriber — see what to do if your medication is in shortage.
Presentation & package NDCManufacturerAvailabilityFDA note
Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 0409-6648-02)
NDC 0409-6648-02
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company Limited Next Delivery: November 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026. Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 76329-3302-1)
NDC 76329-3302-1
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Available -
Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 0409-7517-16)
NDC 0409-7517-16
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company Available -
Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 50% Dextrose Injection 0.5 g/mL; ABBOJECT® Glass Syringe (NDC 0409-4902-34)
NDC 0409-4902-34
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company Not specified Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

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FDA data last synced Oct 1, 2026 (FDA record dated Sep 30, 2026).