Cromolyn (Oral)
Brand Names : Gastrocrom, Nalcrom, sodium cromoglycate
Category- Antiallergic, systemic
- Mast cell stabilizer
DescriptionCromolyn (KROE-moe-lin) is used to treat the symptoms of mastocytosis. Mastocytosis
is a rare condition caused by too many mast cells in the body. These mast
cells release substances that cause the symptoms of the disease, such as abdominal
pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, flushing or itching of skin, or
hives.
Cromolyn works by acting on the mast cells in the body to prevent them
from releasing substances that cause the symptoms of mastocytosis.
Cromolyn is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Oral
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Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
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Ampuls (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
Another commonly used name is sodium cromoglycate
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