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What is Nasalcrom
Cromoglicic acidThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryCromolyn is a medication used to prevent asthma attacks caused by allergies or exercise. It works by blocking the release of chemicals that cause inflammation in the lungs and airways. Cromolyn is not effective in treating an asthma attack already in progress.
Intalis the brand name
Nasalcrom Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Intal
Cromoglicic acid
1982
45
Effectiveness
How Nasalcrom Affects PatientsCromoglicate, or cromolyn, helps reduce bronchospasms (sudden constricting of the airways) triggered by allergens and is used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. It also comes as an eye drop to treat conjunctivitis, and can be taken by mouth to treat systemic mastocytosis and ulcerative colitis.
How Nasalcrom works in the bodyCromoglicate stops mast cells from releasing histamine and other substances that cause allergic reactions. It may do this by stopping calcium from entering the cells.
When to interrupt dosage
The endorsed dosage of Nasalcrom is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as Urticaria Pigmentosa, Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm and Conjunctivitis, Vernal. The measure of dosage can be found in the table below, depending on the technique of administration (e.g. Liquid; Spray or Respiratory (inhalation)).Condition
Dosage
Administration
Conjunctivitis, Vernal
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Urticaria Pigmentosa
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Asthma
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Keratoconjunctivitis
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Food Allergy
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR)
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Hypersensitivity
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Hay Fever
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.2 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 2.0 %, 1.0 %, 100.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.2 mg, 1.0 mg/dose, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation
, Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Intrabronchial, Solution, Solution - Intrabronchial, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Nasal, Spray, metered, Spray, metered - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered; Solution, Aerosol, metered; Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Liquid; Spray, Liquid; Spray - Nasal, Spray, Spray - Nasal, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Warnings
There are 1 known major drug interactions with Nasalcrom.Common Nasalcrom Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Methacholine
Minor
Cromoglicic acid may decrease effectiveness of Methacholine as a diagnostic agent.
Nasalcrom Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on Claritin can cause coughing, stuffiness, vomiting, sneezing and difficulty breathing.
Nasalcrom Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Nasalcrom?
157 active clinical trials are currently examining the capacity of Nasalcrom to address Asthma, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis and Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Asthma
158 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Conjunctivitis, Vernal
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypersensitivity
0 Actively Recruiting
Keratoconjunctivitis
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3
Urticaria Pigmentosa
0 Actively Recruiting
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR)
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Hay Fever
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Food Allergy
7 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3
Nasalcrom Reviews: What are patients saying about Nasalcrom?
5Patient Review
5/9/2012 I cannot sing the praises of this product enough. I have never found anything that is as effective at managing my allergies with NO side effects.
5Patient Review
9/29/2014 Nasalcrom is really the best allergy medication, by far. It's a shame that doctors don't seem to prescribe it more often because other drugs companies are paying them to push their own products.
5Patient Review
6/12/2014 I used to have to get weekly allergy injections for years, but they eventually stopped being effective. I've tried a lot of different treatments since then, and Nasalcrom is by far the best. It's non-habit forming and doesn't cause rebound congestion, which are both big pluses in my book.
5Patient Review
3/2/2017 I'm so baffled that this isn't the go-to treatment for allergies. It worked great for me with zero side effects, and I know plenty of other people who say the same. If you're struggling with allergies, please give this a try before trying anything else.
5Patient Review
11/20/2015 I've been using Nasalcrom for years, and it's really helped me with my asthma and allergies. I'm surprised at how well it works, and it also seems to help protect me from getting colds.
5Patient Review
3/29/2017 This is an absolute game-changer for me. I've suffered from pollen allergies and acid reflux for fifteen years, and NasalCrom has completely alleviated both problems in just three days. I feel like a new person!
5Patient Review
7/21/2018 I've had great results using Nasalcrom to clear up mild stuffiness. It's perfect for me because I don't have major allergy problems, but it helps during high allergy seasons in the spring and fall.
5Patient Review
11/11/2012 I've had a lifetime of nasal polyps, and this product has really helped to keep them at bay. It's been 11 years now that I've used it twice daily, spraying each nostril once, and my doctor says the Nasalcrom has prevented the polyps from growing any larger.
5Patient Review
12/4/2018 I've been told that this medication didn't work for other people, but it's the only thing that works for me with normal allergy issues. My doctor said that if it worked, I should keep using it. He was unaware of any side effects. I do know that I need to take it before I get an infection in the early stages of allergy issues.
5Patient Review
4/11/2013 I tried this product a few years ago and loved it. I was thrilled to find that it's still available today. This is by far the best allergy medication I've ever used.
5Patient Review
8/13/2017 I have allergies year-round, and this medication was the only one that helped me without any sort of drowsy or awake side effects. I highly recommend it to anyone who suffers from allergies like I do!
4.3Patient Review
1/8/2014 Flonase worked well for me, but it had a lot of side effects. Nasalcrom is just as effective, but without any negative consequences. The only downside is that I have to use it more frequently than I'd like.
4Patient Review
11/5/2014 I've been using this medication for a few months now and it's helped me a lot. However, I'm starting to experience allergies again. Not sure if there are certain allergens this medication doesn't help with or what the deal is.
3.7Patient Review
9/15/2013 Patanase was much more effective, but at $175 a bottle it's not feasible for me to keep using it. My doctor recommended trying nasalcrom instead to see if it would be as effective; unfortunately, it takes longer to help but is only $14.99.
Patient Q&A Section about nasalcrom
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Who should not use nasalcrom?
"If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have asthma, liver or kidney disease, or are giving this medicine to a child under 6 years of age, talk to your doctor before using Nasalcrom."
Answered by AI
Is nasalcrom a steroid?
"NasalCrom helps to reduce allergy symptoms by blocking histamines. It is not a corticosteroid."
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Is nasalcrom an antihistamine?
"It provides relief from the symptoms of seasonal allergies and other allergies, including a stuffy or runny nose, mucus dripping into the back of the throat, itching, and sneezing. This medication does not work immediately, but it is not an antihistamine."
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Does nasalcrom have any side effects?
"If you experience any severe burning, stinging, or irritation in your nose while using Nasalcrom, stop using the product immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, keep an eye out for nosebleeds, sinus pain, or sores in your nose, as well as wheezing, tightness in your chest, or fever as these may also be signs of a reaction. Finally, it's not uncommon for Nasalcrom to cause a runny nose with green or yellow mucus."
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