Cromolyn Sodium
FDA Approved: * April 26, 1994Pharm Company: * DEY
Category: Asthma
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Cromolyn Sodium Overview
Cromoglicic acid (INN) — also referred to as cromolyn (USAN), cromoglycate (former BAN), or cromoglicate — is traditionally described as a mast cell stabilizer, and is commonly marketed as the sodium salt sodium cromoglicate or cromolyn sodium. This drug prevents the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine from mast cells. Cromoglicic acid has been the non-corticosteroid treatment of choice in the treatment of asthma, for which it has largely been replaced by leukotri...
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Recent Cromolyn Sodium Forums:
Cromolyn Sodium
Cromolyn Sodium IS IT SHORT OR DISCONTINUED ## Hi Bill, According to my research: "The maker of Intal, King Pharmaceuticals, has discontinued manufacturing the inhaled form, "Cromolyn Sodium inhalation aerosol", due to issues involving CFC-free propellant. As stocks are depleted, this inhaler preparation will no longer be available to patients. In the EU it is manufactured without CFCs by Sanofi-Aventis, although it must be imported from Canada for USA residents." Cromoglicic acid (Cromolyn) is however available in multiple forms (other than the inhaled form), so I would consider asking your local pharmacy about the availability of those other options if you can't find this one anywhere. I hope this information helps!
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Cromolyn Sodium IS IT SHORT OR DISCONTINUED ## Hi Bill, According to my research: "The maker of Intal, King Pharmaceuticals, has discontinued manufacturing the inhaled form, "Cromolyn Sodium inhalation aerosol", due to issues involving CFC-free propellant. As stocks are depleted, this inhaler preparation will no longer be available to patients. In the EU it is manufactured without CFCs by Sanofi-Aventis, although it must be imported from Canada for USA residents." Cromoglicic acid (Cromolyn) is however available in multiple forms (other than the inhaled form), so I would consider asking your local pharmacy about the availability of those other options if you can't find this one anywhere. I hope this information helps!
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Cromolyn Sodium
- Aerosol, Metered: 0.8mg/actuation, 0.8mg/inh
- Capsule: 100mg, 20mg
- Concentrate: 100mg/5ml
- Inhalant: 20mg/2ml
- Liquid: 100mg/5ml
- Solution: 10mg/ml, 20mg/2ml, 4%, 40mg/ml, 5.2mg/actuation
- Solution, Concentrate: 100mg/5ml
- Solution/drops: 4%
- Spray, Metered: 5.2mg/actuation, 5.2mg/spray
NDC Database Records for Cromolyn Sodium: (28 results)
Showing the first 20, Sorted by National Drug Code- 0093-1389 Cromolyn Sodium 40 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
- 0172-6406 Cromolyn Sodium 20 mg/2ml Intrabronchial Solution by Ivax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 0904-5532 Cromolyn Sodium 5.2 mg/ml Nasal Spray, Metered by Major Pharmaceuticals
- 16571-600 Cromolyn Sodium 100 mg/5ml Oral Solution, Concentrate by Pack Pharmaceuticals, LLC
- 17478-291 Cromolyn Sodium 40 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by Akorn, Inc.
- 24208-961 Cromolyn Sodium 40 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
- 37205-223 Cromolyn Sodium 5.2 mg/ml Nasal Spray, Metered by Cardinal Health
- 42571-132 Cromolyn Sodium 100 mg/5ml Oral Solution, Concentrate by Micro Labs Limited
- 50090-1202 Cromolyn Sodium 40 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by A-s Medication Solutions
- 50090-3042 Cromolyn Sodium 40 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by A-s Medication Solutions
- 50090-3125 Cromolyn Sodium 40 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by A-s Medication Solutions
- 51525-0470 Cromolyn Sodium 20 mg/ml Oral Solution by Wallace Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 51525-470 Cromolyn Sodium 20 mg/ml Oral Concentrate by Wallace Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 53002-0140 Cromolyn Sodium 40 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by Rpk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 54868-3555 Cromolyn Sodium 20 mg/2ml Intrabronchial Solution by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- 57782-397 Cromolyn Sodium 5.2 mg/ml Nasal Spray, Metered by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
- 59779-075 Cromolyn Sodium 5.2 mg/ml Nasal Spray, Metered by Cvs Pharmacy
- 61314-237 Cromolyn Sodium 40 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by Falcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
- 63187-473 Cromolyn Sodium 40 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by Proficient Rx Lp
- 63629-2485 Cromolyn Sodium 100 mg/5ml Oral Solution, Concentrate by Bryant Ranch Prepack
- 8 more results ...
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