Generic name: cromolyn sodium
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class:Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.
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Cromolyn Ophthalmic Solution Description
Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP 4% is a clear, colorless, sterile solution for topical ophthalmic use.
Cromolyn sodium is represented by the following structural formula:
C23H14Na2O11 Mol. Wt. 512.34
Chemical Name: Disodium 5,5'- [(2-hydroxytrimethylene)dioxy]bis[4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-2-carboxylate]
Pharmacologic Category: Mast cell stabilizer.
Each mL contains: Active: Cromolyn Sodium 40 mg (4%); Inactives: Edetate Disodium 0.1% and Purified Water, USP. Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide may be added to adjust pH (4.0 - 7.0). Preservative: Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01%.