Opticrom
Urticaria Pigmentosa, Asthma, Keratoconjunctivitis + 9 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Opticrom
Treatment for
Urticaria Pigmentosa
What is Opticrom
Cromoglicic acid
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Cromolyn is a medication used to prevent asthma attacks. It works by blocking the release of certain chemicals from cells that cause asthma symptoms. Cromolyn can be used to prevent allergies and exercise-induced asthma, but it cannot stop an asthma attack that has already started.
Intal
is the brand name
Opticrom Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Intal
Cromoglicic acid
1982
45
Effectiveness
How Opticrom Affects Patients
Cromoglicate (also known as cromolyn) is a synthetic drug used to treat asthma, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, systemic mastocytosis, and ulcerative colitis. It works by preventing the airways from narrowing during an asthma attack or allergic reaction. It is available as an eye drop and as an oral medication.
How Opticrom works in the body
Cromoglicate reduces the severity of allergic reactions. It does this by blocking the release of histamine and other substances from mast cells. It may also reduce inflammation by blocking calcium from entering the cell.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dosage of Opticrom is contingent upon the recognized condition, including Urticaria Pigmentosa, Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm and Conjunctivitis, Vernal. The measure of dosage is reliant upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Liquid; Spray or Respiratory (inhalation)) indicated in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
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)
Conjunctivitis, Allergic
, 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)
Asthma, 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)
Conjunctivitis, Allergic
, 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)
Rhinitis, Allergic
, 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)
Food 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)
Warnings
There are 1 known major drug interactions with Opticrom.
Common Opticrom Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Methacholine
Minor
Cromoglicic acid may decrease effectiveness of Methacholine as a diagnostic agent.
Opticrom Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Overdosing on Sudafed can cause coughing, stuffy nose, nausea, sneezing, and difficulty breathing.
Opticrom Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Opticrom?
157 active clinical trials are currently assessing the effectiveness of Opticrom in providing relief for Asthma, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, and Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Asthma
92 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3
Conjunctivitis, Allergic
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Keratoconjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhinitis, Allergic
0 Actively Recruiting
Food Hypersensitivity
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypersensitivity
0 Actively Recruiting
Urticaria Pigmentosa
0 Actively Recruiting
Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced
0 Actively Recruiting
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Conjunctivitis, Allergic
0 Actively Recruiting
Hay Fever
0 Actively Recruiting
Asthma, Exercise-Induced
0 Actively Recruiting
Opticrom Reviews: What are patients saying about Opticrom?
5
Patient Review
2/25/2019
Opticrom for Inflamed Cornea & Conjunctiva of Eye due to Allergies
4.7
Patient Review
11/23/2016
Opticrom for Allergic Conjunctivitis
3
Patient Review
12/19/2019
Opticrom for Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
Patient Q&A Section about opticrom
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is opticrom prescription only?
"Opticrom is a drug used to relieve the symptoms of conjunctivitis. It may be used by itself or in combination with other drugs. Mast cell stabilizers are a class of drugs to which Opticrom belongs."
Answered by AI
How many times a day can you use opticrom?
"Using this medicine: -Administer one or two drops into each eye four times daily -Do not use in children under 6 years of age -If you have any questions about using this medicine on a child or if you think the child may have allergic eyes, speak to your doctor or pharmacist."
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How long can you use opticrom eye drops?
"If you are using this medication in only one eye, clean the applicator after each use.
Apply this medication in the affected eye(s), usually 4 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Treatment may be continued for as long as 3 months.
If you are using this medication in only one eye, clean the applicator after each use."
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What is opticrom used for?
"Opticrom Allergy Single Dose 2% w/v Eye Drops, solution is a medicine used to relieve and treat eye allergies in adults and children. The active ingredient is sodium cromoglicate, which belongs to a group of medicines called anti allergics."
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