Generic name: cromolyn sodium (oral) [ KRO-moe-lin-SOE-dee-um ]
Brand name: Gastrocrom
Dosage form: oral solution (20 mg/mL)
Drug class:Mast cell stabilizers
What is cromolyn sodium?
Cromolyn sodium works by preventing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Cromolyn sodium is used to treat the symptoms of a condition called mastocytosis, which can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, stomach pain, itchy skin, and flushing (warmth or redness under the skin).
Cromolyn sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use cromolyn sodium if you are allergic to it.
To make sure cromolyn sodium is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease; or
It is not known whether cromolyn sodium will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether cromolyn sodium passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Cromolyn sodium is not approved for use by...
