Drug Detail:Gastrocrom (Cromolyn sodium (oral) [ kro-moe-lin-soe-dee-um ])
Generic Name: CROMOLYN SODIUM 20mg in 1mL
Dosage Form: oral solution, concentrate
Drug Class: Mast cell stabilizers
NOT FOR INHALATION OR INJECTION. SEE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
The usual starting dose is as follows:
Adults and Adolescents (13 Years and Older)
Two ampules four times daily, taken one-half hour before meals and at bedtime.
Pediatric Patients Under 2 Years
Not recommended.
If satisfactory control of symptoms is not achieved within two to three weeks, the dosage may be increased but should not exceed 40 mg/kg/day.
Patients should be advised that the effect of GASTROCROM therapy is dependent upon its administration at regular intervals, as directed.