Question 1

what is the definition or description of: cromolyn sodium allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not seen: Cromolyn sodium is the active ingredient in anti-allergy eye drops and nasal spray. It also was available in capsules that were inhaled to prevent asthma with a device called a spinhaler. It works as a mild mast cell stabilizer. It is available in many generic products. It is always possible that other ingredients may cause allergic reactions but allergic reactions to cromolyn are unheard of.

Question 2

has anyone had a negative side effects using nasalcrom (cromolyn) for allergies?

Accepted Answer

Few: Nasal crom is a over the counter topical nasal sprays that acts by "stabilizing" mast cells. (the allergy cells that are in the nose). Like most nasal sprays there can be local irritation and some can have nose bleeds. In general, Nasalcrom is pretty well tolerated.

Question 3

has anyone had a bad experience using nasalcrom (cromolyn spray) for allergies?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Cromolyn is generally very well tolerated.

Question 4

will nasalcrom (cromolyn) help relieve blocked eustachian tube causeed by allergies?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : Etd from allergy is more of a congestion problem that will respond to medications  that decongest such as topical nasal decongestants like afrin or neosynephrine; oral decongestants like sudafed; and topical nasal steroids like nasonex, (mometasone) flonase,  veramyst,  omnaris,  qnasl. Zetonna, and others.

Question 5

will nasalcrom (cromolyn) cause drowsiness?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Nasalcrom is not an antihtistamine.  It is a nasal topical formulation of cromolyn, which is a mast-cell stabilizer.  Essentially interfering with the release of histamine as well as other inflammatory mediators from the mast cell.

Question 6

what are some substitutes for cromolyn sodium?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: Mostly used today are inhaled steroids instead of cromolyn sodium for asthma. Both are anti-inflammatories. Some examples are beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone. There are others.

Question 7

nasalcrom (cromolyn) is still available, isn't it?

Accepted Answer

Cromolyn spray OTC: Yes, you can still buy Nasalcrom (cromolyn) in the stores or on amazon, eg ($14). It's available without a prescription. Sometimes the small bottles are stored behind the counter to prevent shoplifters from "palming" them and walking out. Ask the pharmacist where to look or order some online.

Question 8

can nasalcrom (cromolyn) and flonase be used together?

Accepted Answer

Yes, their: Mechanism of action is different and they may complement each other for allergy treatment.

Question 9

why is cromolyn sodium solution not available?

Accepted Answer

Lack of demand: Although its mode of action is different singulair (montelukast) is about as effective as cromolyn. It's also more convenient to use. Once this oral agent became available use of cromolyn & nedocromil, a closely-related agent, plummeted. There was no profit to be made in continuing production & so it became unavailable.

Question 10

what are good alternatives for cromolyn sodium?

Accepted Answer

Rhinitis or asthma?: For allergic rhinitis good alternatives for cromolyn include the topical antihistamine sprays astelin, astepro, patanase, oral antihistamines like Allegra & Claritin & corticosteroid nasal sprays. For asthma low-dose inhaled corticosteroids like flovent, asmanex & Alvesco (ciclesonide) are excellent. Singulair, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, can also be useful. For a cure see an allergist for immunotherapy.

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