Nalcrom (Cromolyn Sodium)

Nalcrom (Cromolyn sodium) is a prescription medication used to prevent food allergies. Food allergies occur when the body has too many mast cells and releases too many histamines, leading to symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, itching, and rash. The drug also reduces the severity of allergic symptoms after eating a particular food. You can only use Nalcrom if you have had a test to prove you are allergic to certain foods. The active ingredient in Nalcrom is Cromolyn sodium. Cromolyn sodium belongs to a class of drugs called mast cell stabilizers. It works by preventing the release the substances causing inflammation in the stomach and intestines.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Nalcrom. The most common side effects of Nalcrom may include the following:
• Diarrhea;
• Headache;
• Itching;
• Muscle pain;
• Nausea;
• Pain in the joints;
• Rash;
• Stomach pain

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Chest tightness;
• Swallowing difficulties;
• Swelling of tongue;
• White sores inside your mouth or on your lips

These are not all of the side effects of Nalcrom. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

You should not take Nalcrom if you are allergic to Cromolyn sodium or any ingredient in Nalcrom. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver disease

Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Nalcrom and other medicines. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if Nalcrom will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Cromolyn sodium is excreted in breast milk in trace amounts. Use Nalcrom precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Take your recommended dose 15 to 20 minutes before meals. Swallow the capsules whole or dissolve their contents in a small amount (1 teaspoon) of very hot water. Dilute with 20 mL of cold water before drinking. As part of your treatment, your doctor will advise you to avoid eating certain foods that may cause allergic reactions. If you cannot avoid the food, take a dose of the medication 15 minutes before the meal. If your allergy symptoms do not improve within 2-3 weeks, your doctor may increase your dose. Your dose should not exceed 40mg per kilogram of your body weight per day. If the effect of the medicine is too strong or too weak, do not change your dose without talking to your doctor. Do not stop taking Nalcrom even if your symptoms improve. Your food allergies may come back or get worse. Store below 250C. Keep the bottle tightly closed to prevent moisture.

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