Monograph Details
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Allergic Disorders
> Allergies
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GASTROCROM |
| Manufacturer |
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Azur Pharma, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Mast cell stabilizer. |
| Generic Name |
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Cromolyn sodium 100 mg/5 mL; oral concentrate; preservative-free. |
| Indications |
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Mastocytosis. |
| Children |
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Mix contents of amp in water and drink. <2 years: usually not recommended; see literature. 2–12 years: 100 mg 4 times daily, at regular intervals, ½ hour before meals and at bedtime; may increase if insufficient response within 2–3 weeks. Max 40 mg/kg per day; maintain at lowest effective dose. |
| Adults |
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Mix contents of amp in water and drink. ≥13 years: 200 mg 4 times daily, at regular intervals, ½ hour before meals and at bedtime; may increase if insufficient response within 2–3 weeks. Max 40 mg/kg per day; maintain at lowest effective dose. |
| Precautions |
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Renal or hepatic dysfunction, reduce dose. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Headache, GI upset, pruritus, myalgia, rash, irritability, malaise. |
| How Supplied |
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Amps (5 mL)—96 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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