Research Notes on Cromolyn
Cromolyn is used to control allergy symptoms such as: sneezing, nasal discharge, nasal congestion, and eye irritation. Cromolyn is available both over the counter and in prescription strength. Both oral inhalent and nasal inhalent versions are available.
Fast Facts:
- Sold under the brand name Intal
- It can be purchased over-the-counter under the name Nasalcrom
- Cromolyn is not approved for use in children younger than 6 years of age.
- Cromolyn should be used with caution in patients with: history of liver disease, kidney disease, or nasal polyps
- Allergic reactions may include a severe rash internally and externally
- Cromolyn is unlikely to harm an unborn baby
5 Great Resources on Cromolyn
- Cromolyn: Cromolyn Official Site
- Wikipedia: Cromoglicate (Cromolyn)
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Cromolyn (Oral Route)
- Riley Hospital for Children: Cromolyn Sodium
- Thomson CenterWatch (via MediLexicon): Gastrocrom Oral Concentrate (Cromolyn Sodium)
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5 Latest Headlines on Cromolyn
What is Cromolyn?
- Cerner Multum (via Yahoo Health): What Is Cromolyn Sodium Nasal?
- eMedTV: What Is Cromolyn?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Cromolyn Sodium
What Are The Uses for Cromolyn?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Cromolyn Oral Capsules
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
- RxList: Nasalcrom (Cromolyn) Uses
- eMedTV: What Is Cromolyn Inhalation Used For?
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Cromolyn?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
- RxList: Nasalcrom (Cromolyn) Side Effects
- eMedTV: Side Effects Of Cromolyn Inhalation
What are the Alternatives to Cromolyn?
- OrganizedWisdom: Aerobid
- Rhinocort Aqa: Offical Site
- Flonase: Official Site
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Cromolyn
- DailyStrength: Support Groups Discussing Cromolyn
- Yahoo Answers: NasalCrom Nasal Allergy Symptom Controller, Nasal Spray?
Clinical Trials for Cromolyn
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Cromolyn Clinical Trial
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials On Cromolyn
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Cromolyn
- PubMed Central: Cromolyn Articles
- Google Scholar: Cromolyn Recent Articles
- JAMA: Articles On Cromolyn
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- Last update: Oct. 1, 2008
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