It is used to help relieve and prevent seasonal allergy eye symptoms such as itching, tearing, and redness. Relief of symptoms usually occurs within 2 to 3 days of starting the medication. Sodium cromoglycate works by blocking the release of histamine from certain cells in the body called mast cells.
Sodium Cromoglicate inhibits the degranulation of sensitized mast cells which occurs after exposure to specific antigens. Sodium Cromoglicate acts by inhibiting the release of histamine and various membrane derived mediators of inflammation from mast cells. Sodium Cromoglicate has no vasoconstrictor or antihistaminic activity.
NASAL Allergic rhinitis: Adult: 2.5 or 5mg of a 2% or 4% soln is admin as drops or spray into each nostril 4 times daily.
No evidence of interaction with other drugs has been observed.
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to sodium cromoglycate or to any of the excipients.
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This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. It is not known if sodium cromoglycate passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking this medication, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Overdose is unlikely. In the event of accidental ingestion, symptomatic treatment is recommended.
Store at room temperature and protect from light. Any remaining contents should be discarded 4 weeks after opening. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface since this may contaminate the solution.
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