Package insert / product label
Generic name: cromolyn sodium
Dosage form: nasal spray, metered
Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2021.
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(Adults and children 2 years and older)
Active ingredient (per spray)
Cromolyn sodium 5.2 mg
Purpose
Nasal allergy symptom controller
Uses
to prevent and relieve nasal symptoms of hay fever and other nasal allergies:
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- runny/itchy nose
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- sneezing
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- allergic stuffy nose
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
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- if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- fever
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- discolored nasal discharge
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- sinus pain
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- wheezing
When using this product
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- it may take several days of use to notice an effect. Your best effect may not be seen for 1 to 2 weeks.
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- brief stinging or sneezing may occur right after use
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- do not use it to treat sinus infection, asthma, or cold symptoms
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- do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- shortness of breath, wheezing, or chest tightness occurs
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- hives or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs
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- your symptoms worsen
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- you have new symptoms
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- your symptoms do not begin to improve within two weeks
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- you need to use for more than 12 weeks
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
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- see package insert on how to use pump
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- parent or care provider must supervise the use of this product by young children
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- adults and children 2 years and older:
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- spray once into each nostril. Repeat 3-4 times a day (every 4-6 hours). If needed, may be used up to 6 times a day.
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- use every day while in contact with the cause of your allergies (pollen, molds, pets, and dust)
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- to prevent nasal allergy symptoms, use before contact with the cause of your allergies. For best results, start using up to one week before contact.
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- if desired, you can use this product with other medicines, including other allergy medicines.
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- children under 2 years: Do not use unless directed by a doctor.
Other information
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- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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- protect from light
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- keep carton and package insert. They contain important instructions.
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- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, edetate disodium, purified water
Questions or comments?
Call toll-free 1-800-323-0000
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
HealthGuard
NDC 57782-397-26
Cromolyn
Sodium Nasal
Solution, USP
NASAL SPRAY
Nasal Allergy Symptom Controller
For intranasal use only.
Prevents and Relieves
Nasal Allergy Symptoms:
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- runny/itchy nose
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- sneezing
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- allergic stuffy nose
Original Prescription Strength
Safe For Ages 2+
200 Metered Sprays
Each spray delivers 5.2 mg cromolyn sodium
0.88 FL OZ (26 mL)
CROMOLYN SODIUM cromolyn sodium spray, metered |
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Labeler - Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (196603781) |
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Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
Bausch Health Companies, Inc. | 245141858 | MANUFACTURE(57782-397) |
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