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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.

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 Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Micro Labs Limited
42571-350
INTRABRONCHIAL
20 mg in 2 mL
5/4/2022
VIRTUS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
69543-456
INTRABRONCHIAL
20 mg in 2 mL
1/17/2024
Proficient Rx LP
71205-230
OPHTHALMIC
40 mg in 1 mL
3/1/2019
RPK Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
53002-0140
OPHTHALMIC
40 mg in 1 mL
12/14/2018
Ritedose Pharmaceuticals, LLC
76204-025
ORAL
100 mg in 5 mL
12/20/2023
Meda Pharmaceuticals
0037-0678
ORAL
20 mg in 1 mL
10/10/2018
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-1202
OPHTHALMIC
40 mg in 1 mL
12/14/2018
Ailex Pharmaceuticals, LLC
70556-102
INTRABRONCHIAL
20 mg in 2 mL
8/14/2023
Wallace Pharmaceuticals Inc.
51525-0470
ORAL
100 mg in 5 mL
6/20/2023
Proficient Rx LP
71205-085
OPHTHALMIC
40 mg in 1 mL
12/1/2018

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
ALLERGOCROM EYE DROPS 20 mg/ml
SIN09796P
SOLUTION
20 mg/ml
6/4/1998
Allergo-COMOD eye drops
SIN13423P
SOLUTION, STERILE
20mg/ml
3/5/2008
VIVIDRIN EYE DROPS 20 mg/ml
SIN04854P
SOLUTION
20 mg/ml
6/28/1990

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops
国药准字H20053448
化学药品
眼用制剂
8/6/2020
Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops
国药准字H20057202
化学药品
眼用制剂
7/7/2020
Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops
国药准字H20053595
化学药品
眼用制剂(滴眼剂)
8/5/2020
Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops
国药准字H21020325
化学药品
眼用制剂(滴眼剂)
5/9/2020
Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops
国药准字H20054350
化学药品
眼用制剂(滴眼剂)
12/27/2020
Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops
国药准字H20073442
化学药品
眼用制剂
5/6/2020
Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops
国药准字H20065934
化学药品
眼用制剂
12/21/2020
Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops
国药准字H20074039
化学药品
眼用制剂
7/18/2022
Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops
国药准字H20067536
化学药品
滴眼剂
9/28/2022
Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops
国药准字H19994143
化学药品
眼用制剂
5/4/2020

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

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