Gastrocrom - Cromolyn Liquid - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Gastrocrom.
• Gastrocrom
• CROW-mow-lin

Gastrocrom Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include coughing or wheezing, trouble breathing, excess tearing, and difficult or painful urination.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, gas, skin rash, itching, muscle aches, stomach pain, or headache may occur.
• If any of these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you experience.

Read Before Using Gastrocrom (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used to prevent food-allergy reactions.

Gastrocrom Storage Instructions

• Keep the ampules in their foil pouches at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light until ready for use.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Usage Instructions

• The medication is usually taken at least 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime as directed.
• It is important to take this drug at evenly spaced intervals so follow your doctor's directions carefully.
• Do not swallow the ampules.
• The contents of the ampules are used to make a solution.
• To make the solution, break open the ampule(s) and squeeze its liquid into a glass of water.
• Stir the solution well.
• Drink all of the solution.
• When mixing the solution, drink all of it immediately.
• Do not mix it ahead of time.
• This dosage form of cromolyn is not to be used for inhalation or injection.

Medicinal Applications

• Cromolyn is used to treat symptoms associated with mastocytosis such as diarrhea, flushing, headache, nausea and vomiting.