Gastrocrom (Cromolyn Sodium) - Summary

GASTROCROM SUMMARY

Gastrocrom^®
(cromolyn sodium, USP)
Oral Concentrate

Each 5 mL ampule of GASTROCROM contains 100 mg cromolyn sodium, USP, in purified water. Cromolyn sodium is a hygroscopic, white powder having little odor. It may leave a slightly bitter aftertaste. GASTROCROM (cromolyn sodium, USP) Oral Concentrate is clear, colorless, and sterile. It is intended for oral use.

GASTROCROM is indicated in the management of patients with mastocytosis. Use of this product has been associated with improvement in diarrhea, flushing, headaches, vomiting, urticaria, abdominal pain, nausea, and itching in some patients.

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GASTROCROM NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Gastrocrom (Cromolyn)

Gamma scintigraphy for testing bioequivalence: a case study on two cromolyn sodium nasal spray preparations. [2008.06.05]

Promising ternary dry powder inhaler formulations of cromolyn sodium: formulation and in vitro-in vivo evaluation. [2007.06]

Cromolyn sodium: a potential therapy for uremic pruritus? [2006.04]

[Lung functioning changes of asthmatic adults in treatment with cromolyn sodium and beclomethasone] [2004.09]

Effects of budesonide inhalation suspension compared with cromolyn sodium nebulizer solution on health status and caregiver quality of life in childhood asthma. [2003.09]

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Clinical Trials Related to Gastrocrom (Cromolyn)

Evaluating the Effect of Cromolyn Sodium in Uremic Pruritus [Recruiting]

To Assess the Protective Effect of the Fixed Drug Combination of Disodium Cromoglycate Plus Reproterol [Recruiting]

A Pilot Study of the Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis With Omalizumab [Recruiting]

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