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CROMOLYN SODIUM

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Overview

What is CROMOLYN SODIUM?

Each 5 mL ampule of Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) contains 100 mg cromolyn sodium, USP, in purified water. Cromolyn sodium is a hygroscopic, white powder having little odor. It may leave a slightly bitter aftertaste. Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is clear, colorless, and sterile. It is intended for oral use.

Chemically, cromolyn sodium is disodium 5,5’-[(2-hydroxy-trimethylene) dioxy]bis[4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-2-carboxylate]. The empirical formula is CHNaO; the molecular weight is 512.34. Its chemical structure is:

Pharmacologic Category: Mast cell stabilizer

Therapeutic Category: Antiallergic



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What are the available doses of CROMOLYN SODIUM?

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What should I talk to my health care provider before I take CROMOLYN SODIUM?

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How should I use CROMOLYN SODIUM?

Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) 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.

NOT FOR INHALATION OR INJECTION. SEE .

The usual starting dose is as follows:

Adults and Adolescents (13 Years and Older):

Children 2-12 Years:

Pediatric Patients Under 2 Years:

If satisfactory control of symptoms is not achieved within two to three weeks, the dosage may be increased but should not exceed 40 mg/kg/day. Patients should be advised that the effect of Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) therapy is dependent upon its administration at regular intervals, as directed.


What interacts with CROMOLYN SODIUM?

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What are the warnings of CROMOLYN SODIUM?

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What are the precautions of CROMOLYN SODIUM?

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What are the side effects of CROMOLYN SODIUM?

Most of the adverse events reported in mastocytosis patients have been transient and could represent symptoms of the disease. The most frequently reported adverse events in mastocytosis patients who have received Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) during clinical studies were headache and diarrhea, each of which occurred in 4 of the 87 patients. Pruritus, nausea, and myalgia were each reported in 3 patients and abdominal pain, rash, and irritability in 2 patients each. One report of malaise was also recorded.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ailex Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-888-514-4727 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Other Adverse Events:

Other less commonly reported events (the majority representing only a single report) include the following:

Skin:pruritus, rash, urticaria/angioedema, erythema/ burning, photosensitivity
Musculoskeletal:arthralgia, myalgia, stiffness/weakness of legs
Neurologic:headache, dizziness, hypoesthesia, paresthesia, migraine, convulsions, flushing
Psychiatric:psychosis, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, behavior change, insomnia, nervousness
Heart Rate:tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), palpitations
Respiratory:pharyngitis, dyspnea
Miscellaneous:fatigue, edema, unpleasant taste, chest pain, postprandial lightheadedness and lethargy, dysuria, urinary frequency, purpura, hepatic function test abnormal, polycythemia, neutropenia, pancytopenia, tinnitus, lupus erythematosus (LE) syndrome



What should I look out for while using CROMOLYN SODIUM?

Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is contraindicated in those patients who have shown hypersensitivity to cromolyn sodium.

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.


What might happen if I take too much CROMOLYN SODIUM?

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How should I store and handle CROMOLYN SODIUM?

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers as defined in the USP.Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers as defined in the USP. Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is an unpreserved, colorless solution supplied in a low density polyethylene plastic unit dose ampule with 8 ampules per foil pouch.Each 5 mL ampule contains 100 mg cromolyn sodium, USP, in purified water.NDC 70556-101-96     96 ampules x 5 mL                (12 pouches x 8 ampules)Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) should be stored between 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] and protected from light. Do not use if it contains a precipitate or becomes discolored. Keep out of the reach of children.Store ampules in foil pouch until ready for use. Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is an unpreserved, colorless solution supplied in a low density polyethylene plastic unit dose ampule with 8 ampules per foil pouch.Each 5 mL ampule contains 100 mg cromolyn sodium, USP, in purified water.NDC 70556-101-96     96 ampules x 5 mL                (12 pouches x 8 ampules)Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) should be stored between 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] and protected from light. Do not use if it contains a precipitate or becomes discolored. Keep out of the reach of children.Store ampules in foil pouch until ready for use. Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is an unpreserved, colorless solution supplied in a low density polyethylene plastic unit dose ampule with 8 ampules per foil pouch.Each 5 mL ampule contains 100 mg cromolyn sodium, USP, in purified water.NDC 70556-101-96     96 ampules x 5 mL                (12 pouches x 8 ampules)Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) should be stored between 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] and protected from light. Do not use if it contains a precipitate or becomes discolored. Keep out of the reach of children.Store ampules in foil pouch until ready for use. Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is an unpreserved, colorless solution supplied in a low density polyethylene plastic unit dose ampule with 8 ampules per foil pouch.Each 5 mL ampule contains 100 mg cromolyn sodium, USP, in purified water.NDC 70556-101-96     96 ampules x 5 mL                (12 pouches x 8 ampules)Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) should be stored between 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] and protected from light. Do not use if it contains a precipitate or becomes discolored. Keep out of the reach of children.Store ampules in foil pouch until ready for use. Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is an unpreserved, colorless solution supplied in a low density polyethylene plastic unit dose ampule with 8 ampules per foil pouch.Each 5 mL ampule contains 100 mg cromolyn sodium, USP, in purified water.NDC 70556-101-96     96 ampules x 5 mL                (12 pouches x 8 ampules)Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) should be stored between 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] and protected from light. Do not use if it contains a precipitate or becomes discolored. Keep out of the reach of children.Store ampules in foil pouch until ready for use.