Drug Detail:Cromolyn sodium (ophthalmic) (Cromolyn sodium (ophthalmic) [ kroe-moe-lin-off-thal-mik ])
Drug Class: Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Conjunctivitis
Instill 1 or 2 drops into both eyes 4 to 6 times a day
Comments:
- Symptom improvement is generally observed within a few days although treatment up to 6 weeks may be needed.
- Treatment should continue as long as needed to sustain improvement.
Use: For the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.
Usual Adult Dose for Keratitis
Instill 1 or 2 drops into both eyes 4 to 6 times a day
Comments:
- Symptom improvement is generally observed within a few days although treatment up to 6 weeks may be needed.
- Treatment should continue as long as needed to sustain improvement.
Use: For the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.
Usual Adult Dose for Keratoconjunctivitis
Instill 1 or 2 drops into both eyes 4 to 6 times a day
Comments:
- Symptom improvement is generally observed within a few days although treatment up to 6 weeks may be needed.
- Treatment should continue as long as needed to sustain improvement.
Use: For the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Conjunctivitis
Age: 4 years or older
Instill 1 or 2 drops into both eyes 4 to 6 times a day
Comments:
- Symptom improvement is generally observed within a few days although treatment up to 6 weeks may be needed.
- Treatment should continue as long as needed to sustain improvement.
Use: For the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.
Renal Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended
Liver Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 4 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- For ophthalmic use only
- Patients should refrain from wearing contact lens during treatment.
- Administer at regular intervals 4 to 6 times a day.
Storage:
- Protect from light
General:
- Corticosteroid may be used concomitantly if needed.
Patient advice:
- Patients should be instructed not to drive or perform other hazardous activities until the effects of this drug are known.
- Patients should be instructed to refrain from wearing contact lens during treatment.
- Patients should be instructed not to touch bottle tip to eyes, hands, or any other surface in order to prevent contamination of the bottle and replace cap immediately after use.
