Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol

Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation is used to prevent bronchial asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

• cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol is available under various brand names: 

Common side effects of Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol include:

• sneezing,
• stuffy nose,
• cough, and
• mild wheezing

Serious side effects of Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol include:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• worsening asthma symptoms,
• coughing,
• wheezing,
• choking, and
• other breathing problems after using the medicine

Rare side effects of Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Nebulization solution

• 10 mg/ml (2 ml/vial)

Asthma

Adult dosage

• 20 mg inhaled via nebulization four times daily; may decrease to two times daily /three times daily once stabilized

Pediatric dosage

• Children below 2 years: safety and efficacy not established
• Children above 2 years: 20 mg inhaled via nebulization four times daily; may decrease to two times daily /three times daily once stabilized
• Bronchospasm prophylaxis (exercise-induced or allergen)

Adult dosage

• Administer 20 mg as a single dose 10-15 min prior to exercise or allergen exposure but no longer than 1 hour

Pediatric dosage

• Below 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
• Children 2 years: Administer 20 mg as a single dose 10-15 min prior to exercise or allergen exposure but no longer than 1 hour

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Allergy to cromolyn sodium

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Aerosol?”

Cautions

• Cromolyn sodium is not a rescue medicine. It will not work fast enough to treat an asthma attack. Use only a fast-acting inhalation medicine for an asthma attack. Tell your doctor if it seems like your asthma medications don't work as well.
• Do not mix cromolyn Sodium Inhalation with other medicines in your nebulizer.
• Avoid spraying the inhaler into your face or getting the medication in your eyes.
• Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

Lactation

• It is not known whether cromolyn Sodium Inhalation passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.