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Drug Description

NASALCROM
(cromolyn sodium) Spray, Metered

DESCRIPTION

Active ingredient (per spray) Cromolyn sodium 5.2mg

Indications & Dosage

INDICATIONS

Purpose

Nasal allergy symptom controller

Uses

to prevent and relieve nasal symptoms of hay fever and other nasal allergies:

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Directions

see package insert on how to use pump

  • parent or care provider must supervise the use of this product by young children
  • adults and children 2 years and older:
  • 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.
  • use every day while in contact with the cause of your allergies (pollen, molds, pets, and dust)
  • 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.
  • if desired, you can use this product with other medicines, including other allergy medicines.
  • children under 2 years: Do not use unless directed by a doctor

HOW SUPPLIED

Other information

  • store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • protect from light
  • keep carton and package insert. They contain important instructions.
  • do not use if imprinted plastic bottle wrap is broken or missing
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, edetate disodium, purified water

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-9-ALLERGY (1-877-925-5374)

Prestige Brands Holdings , Inc. Revised: Feb 2013

Side Effects & Drug Interactions

SIDE EFFECTS

No information provided.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

No information provided.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS

Do not use

  • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

When using this product

  • it may take several days of use to notice an effect. Your best effect may not be seen for 1 to 2 weeks.
  • brief stinging or sneezing may occur right after use
  • do not use it to treat sinus infection, asthma, or cold symptoms
  • do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • shortness of breath, wheezing, or chest tightness occurs
  • hives or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs
  • your symptoms worsen
  • you have new symptoms
  • your symptoms do not begin to improve within two weeks
  • you need to use for more than 12 weeks

If pregnant or breas t-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

PRECAUTIONS

See WARNINGS Section above

Overdosage & Contraindications

OVERDOSE

No information provided.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

No information provided.

Clinical Pharmacology

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

No information provided.

Medication Guide

PATIENT INFORMATION

No information provided. Please refer to the WARNINGS sections.