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Normal Saline

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-0897 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 6 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Normal Saline
NAFDAC number
04-0897
Active ingredient
Sodium Chloride
Strength
0.9% w/v
Form
Intravenous infusion
Pack size
1 x 500 mL; 1 x 1000 mL (in PVC pouches)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Dana Pharmaceuticals Limited
Approved
28 Oct 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
27 Oct 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Normal Saline is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-0897). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Normal Saline is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for sodium chloride, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

For handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin

Purpose

Antibacterial

Possible side effects

irritation and redness develop condition persists for more than 72 hours

Warnings

For external use only: hands only

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Normal Saline

Add the expiry date printed on your pack for a full Trust Score — or look up uses, side effects and cheaper generics.

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About Normal Saline

What is in Normal Saline?

Normal Saline contains Sodium Chloride (0.9% w/v), as intravenous infusion, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Normal Saline registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Normal Saline is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-0897, and its registration is active as of 6 November 2026.

Has Normal Saline been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Normal Saline in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Normal Saline is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-0897, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Normal Saline used for?

For handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for sodium chloride. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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