Cromolyn Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Maintenance
Nebulization solution: 20 mg 4 times a day at regular intervals.
Metered dose inhaler: 2 puffs 4 times a day at regular intervals.
Usual Adult Dose for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
200 mg orally 4 times a day. If satisfactory control of symptoms is not achieved within 2 to 3 weeks the dosage may be increased to 400 mg 4 times a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Systemic Mastocytosis
200 mg orally 4 times a day. May double dose (to 400 mg 4 times/day) if effect is not satisfactory within 2 to 3 weeks.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma - Maintenance
Nebulization solution:
> 2 years: 20 mg 4 times a day at regular intervals.
Metered dose inhaler:
> 5 years: 2 puffs 4 times a day at regular intervals.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
2 to 12 years: 100 mg orally 4 times a day, one-half hour before meals and bedtime. If satisfactory control of symptoms is not achieved within 2 to 3 weeks the dosage may be increased but should not exceed 40 mg/kg/day.
> 12 years: 200 mg orally 4 times a day. May double dose (to 400 mg 4 times/day) if effect is not satisfactory within 2 to 3 weeks.
Use of this product in pediatric patients < 2 years is not recommended.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Systemic Mastocytosis
<2 years: 20 mg/kg/day orally in 4 divided doses. May increase dose in patients 6 months to 2 years of age if benefits not seen after 2 to 3 weeks. Do not exceed 30 mg/kg/day.
2 to 12 years: 100 mg orally 4 times a day. Do not exceed 40 mg/kg/day.
>12 years: 200 mg orally 4 times a day. May double dose (to 400 mg 4 times/day) if effect is not satisfactory within 2 to 3 weeks.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
For patients with Mastocytosis, once a therapeutic response has been achieved the dose may be reduced to the minimum required to maintain the patient with a lower degree of symptomatology. To prevent relapses, the dosage should be maintained.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Oral concentrate: Open ampule and squeeze contents into a glass of water and stir well. Administer at least 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. Do not mix with juice, milk or food.
Oral inhalation: Shake canister gently before use. Do not immerse canister in water.
Nasal inhalation: Clear nasal passages by blowing nose prior to use.
In the management of seasonal (pollenotic) rhinitis, and for prevention of rhinitis caused by exposure to other types of specific inhalant allergens, treatment with nasal cromolyn will be more effective if started prior to expected contact with the offending allergen. Treatment should be continued throughout the period of exposure.
In the management of perennial allergic rhinitis, the effects of treatment with nasal cromolyn may become apparent after 2-4 weeks of treatment. The concomitant use of antihistamines and/or nasal decongestants may be necessary during the initial phase of treatment.
