Gastrocrom (CROMOLYN SODIUM)
Gastrocrom (CROMOLYN SODIUM) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Gastrocrom; Generic name: CROMOLYN SODIUM; Manufacturer: Viatris Specialty LLC.
| Brand name | Gastrocrom |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CROMOLYN SODIUM |
| Manufacturer | Viatris Specialty LLC |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE GASTROCROM is indicated in the management of patients with mastocytosis. Use of this product has been associated with improvement in diarrhea, flushing, headaches, vomiting, urticaria, abdominal pain, nausea, and itching in some patients. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION NOT FOR INHALATION OR INJECTION. SEE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. The usual starting dose is as follows: Adults and Adolescents (13 Years and Older) Two ampules four times daily, taken one-half hour before meals and at bedtime. Children 2-12 Years One ampule four times daily, taken one-half hour before meals and at bedtime. Pediatric Patients Under 2 Years Not recommended. If satisfactory control of symptoms is not achieved within two to three weeks, the dosage may be increased |
| Warnings | WARNINGS The recommended dosage should be decreased in patients with decreased renal or hepatic function. Severe anaphylactic reactions may occur rarely in association with cromolyn sodium administration. |
| Active ingredient(s) | CROMOLYN SODIUM |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=00623958-a8fe-47d1-a0d2-0aa4e2f7966e |