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Cromoglicic acid

Generic Name
Cromoglicic acid
Brand Names
Gastrocrom, Nalcrom, Nasalcrom
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C23H16O11
CAS Number
16110-51-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
Y0TK0FS77W

Overview

A chromone complex that acts by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators from sensitized mast cells. It is used in the prophylactic treatment of both allergic and exercise-induced asthma, but does not affect an established asthmatic attack.

Background

A chromone complex that acts by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators from sensitized mast cells. It is used in the prophylactic treatment of both allergic and exercise-induced asthma, but does not affect an established asthmatic attack.

Indication

For the management of patients with bronchial asthma. Also used in the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.

Associated Conditions

  • Asthma
  • Conjunctivitis, Vernal
  • Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
  • Food Allergy
  • Keratoconjunctivitis
  • Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR)
  • Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
  • Urticaria Pigmentosa
  • Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

FDA Approved Products

CROMOLYN SODIUM
Manufacturer:Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:100 mg in 5 mL
Approved: 2021/09/01
NDC:16571-600
CROMOLYN SODIUM
Manufacturer:Bryant Ranch Prepack
Route:ORAL
Strength:100 mg in 5 mL
Approved: 2012/01/06
NDC:63629-2483
Cromolyn Sodium
Manufacturer:Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Route:INTRABRONCHIAL
Strength:20 mg in 2 mL
Approved: 2015/10/31
NDC:0172-6406
cromolyn sodium
Manufacturer:Wallace Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:100 mg in 5 mL
Approved: 2023/06/20
NDC:51525-0470
Cromolyn Sodium
Manufacturer:Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Route:OPHTHALMIC
Strength:40 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/07/21
NDC:68788-8490

Singapore Approved Products

ALLERGOCROM EYE DROPS 20 mg/ml
Manufacturer:URSAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
Form:SOLUTION
Strength:20 mg/ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 1998/06/04
Approval:SIN09796P
Allergo-COMOD eye drops
Manufacturer:URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH
Form:SOLUTION, STERILE
Strength:20mg/ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2008/03/05
Approval:SIN13423P
VIVIDRIN EYE DROPS 20 mg/ml
Manufacturer:DR GERHARD MANN CHEM-PHARM FABRIK GMBH
Form:SOLUTION
Strength:20 mg/ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 1990/06/28
Approval:SIN04854P

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