NS Jan Aushadhi Equivalent
Official government generic substitute, verified active pharmaceutical composition, price comparison, and store locator for NS.
NS
Manufacturer: Alkem Labs Ltd
Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9%W/V
PMBI Drug Code: #732 • WHO-GMP Certified
Monthly Family Savings Calculator
Calculate how much your household saves every month and year by switching from NS to the government Jan Aushadhi equivalent.
📊 Commercial Brand Price Benchmark
Real-world private pharmacy retail prices compared against the official Jan Aushadhi generic rate (₹14.06).
| Market Brand | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Market Price | Jan Aushadhi | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD | 100 units | ₹17.20 | ₹14.06 | 18% (₹3.14) |
| NS | OPSISCARE LIFESCIENCSE PVT LTD | 100 units | ₹16.83 | ₹14.06 | 16% (₹2.77) |
🩺 Therapeutic Indication
Therapeutic nutritional supplementation for nutritional deficiencies, bone health, metabolic support, and wellness.
Clinical Delivery Form
🔬 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The active molecules responsible for the medicinal therapeutic action:
Where to buy the generic alternative for NS?
Jan Aushadhi generic medicines are stocked at over 21,000 government-monitored Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all 36 States and Union Territories. Use our locator to find your nearest Kendra.
📍 Open Kendra Store FinderFrequently Asked Questions about NS Substitution
What is the Jan Aushadhi generic equivalent of NS?+
The official Jan Aushadhi generic substitute is Sodium Chloride Injection IP 0.9%W/V (Drug Code: #732). It contains the identical active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (sodium_chloride) at the exact same therapeutic strength and dosage form.
How much money does a family save each month by switching from NS to Jan Aushadhi?+
Commercial NS (marketed by Alkem Labs Ltd) sells for approximately ₹17.02 per pack, whereas the official government Jan Aushadhi generic price is ₹14.06, saving 17% (₹2.96 per pack). For a typical household requiring 1 pack per month, this saves ₹2.96 every month, or approximately ₹36 every single year.
Is the Jan Aushadhi equivalent as effective and safe as NS?+
Yes. Jan Aushadhi medicines are procured by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) strictly from WHO-GMP compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers and batch-tested in NABL-accredited laboratories to verify chemical purity, potency, and pharmacopoeial standards. Always consult your doctor before changing prescribed brands.
Where can I purchase the Jan Aushadhi generic substitute?+
It is available at all 21,000+ Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across India. You can look up your nearest Kendra by PIN code or district using our free Kendra Finder.