Is Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection in shortage?
Yes. Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (limited availability), last updated Sep 22, 2026.
Why it’s in shortage
- Other
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 0409-7517-16)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 76329-3302-1)
Maker contact: 800-423-4136
- Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 0409-6648-02)
Next Delivery: November 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026. Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 50% Dextrose Injection 0.5 g/mL; ABBOJECT® Glass Syringe (NDC 0409-4902-34)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
FDA recalls of Dextrose Monohydrate
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection:
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 5% Dextrose Injection, USP 5 g per 100 mL (50 mg per mL) 100 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 5% Dextrose Injection, USP 12.5 g per 250 mL (50 mg per mL) 250 mL in a 250 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 5% Dextrose Injection, USP 2.5 g per 50 mL (50 mg per mL) 50 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
- Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. recalls DELFLEX PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTION With LOW MAGNESIUM / LOW CALCIUM 4.25% DEXTROSE and attached stay "safe Exchange
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls Dianeal Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 2.5% Dextrose, For Intraperitoneal Administration
- Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. recalls DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution in Biofine container 1.5% Dextrose, packaged in 6000mL bags, Rx only, Fresenius
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls DIANEAL Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution 1.5% Dextrose, packaged in a) 2000 mL AMBU-FLEX II
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls Dianeal PD-2 Peritonial Dialysis Solution with 1.5% Dextrose, 5000 mL AMBU-FLEX ll Container with yellow pull ring, Rx
- B. Braun Medical Inc recalls Heparin Sodium, 25,000 USP units per 250mL, (100 USP units per mL) in 5% Dextrose injection, 250 ml Excel Container, B.
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls Dianeal Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritonial Dialysis Solution with 1.5% Dextrose, packaged in a) 5000 mL per Ambu-Flex
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls Dianeal PD-2 Peritonial Dialysis Solution with 1.5% Dextrose, 3000 mL per Ambu-Flex II Container bag, Rx Only, Baxter
- B. Braun Medical Inc recalls Heparin Sodium, 25,000USP units per 250 mL, (100 USP units per mL) in 5% Dextrose Injection, 250 mL Excel Container,
Other forms on FDA’s list
- Calcium Chloride; Dextrose; Magnesium Chloride; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Lactate Intraperitoneal Injection, Solution
- Dextrose Monohydrate 10% Injection
- Dextrose Monohydrate 5% Injection
- Dextrose Monohydrate 70% Injection
- Dextrose Monohydrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride Solution
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection
- Peritoneal Dialysis Solution
Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection shortage questions
Is Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection in shortage?
Yes. Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (limited availability), last updated Sep 22, 2026.
Why is there a Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection shortage?
FDA records the reason as: Other.
What should I do if I can’t get Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection?
Don’t stop or ration it on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another strength, package size or maker is in stock, and ask your prescriber about an alternative if none is.
Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database via openFDA. FDA notes that openFDA data is unvalidated and should not be used to make decisions about medical care; ask your pharmacist or prescriber before changing any medication. FDA Drug Shortages Database.