Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) 100 mg/5mL Solution, Concentrate
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This medicine belongs to the Mast Cell Stabilizer class.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.336 | $161.14 / 480 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.2073 | $99.50 / 480 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $0.3643 | $174.86 / 480 ml |
| Medicare Part B allowsASP · J8499 | No ASP payment limit on file for J8499 this quarter. | |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| cromolyn sodium 100 mg/5mL 51525-0470-09 | Mylan | 12 pouches | $0.331 | AA | Discontinued | save 2% |
| Cromolyn Sodium 100 mg/5mL 16571-0600-96 | Rising | 12 pouches | $0.336 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Cromolyn Sodium 100 mg/5mL 42571-0132-52 | Micro | 8 ampules | $0.336 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) 100 mg/5mLthis 76204-0025-96 | Ritedose | 12 pouches | $0.336 | AA | Discontinued | — |
| Cromolyn Sodium 100 mg/5mL 81665-0104-96 | Omnivium | 12 pouches | $0.336 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Gastrocrom 20 mg/mL 00037-0678-96 | Viatris | 12 pouches | $2.432 | AA | Availability likely | +625% |
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This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 76204-0025-96 You're viewing this | 12 POUCH in 1 CARTON (76204-025-96) / 8 AMPULE in 1 POUCH (76204-025-08) / 5 mL in 1 AMPULE | 2021-12-01 | Inactivated by FDA |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is indicated in the management of patients with mastocytosis. Use of this product has been associated with improvement in diarrhea, flushing, headaches, vomiting, urticaria, abdominal pain, nausea, and itching in some patients.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
NOT FOR INHALATION OR INJECTION. SEE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. The usual starting dose is as follows: Adults and Adolescents (13 Years and Older): Two ampules four times daily, taken one-half hour before meals and at bedtime.
Children 2-12 Years: One ampule four times daily, taken one-half hour before meals and at bedtime. Pediatric Patients Under 2 Years: Not recommended. If satisfactory control of symptoms is not achieved within two to three weeks, the dosage may be increased but should not exceed 40 mg/kg/day.
Patients should be advised that the effect of Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) therapy is dependent upon its administration at regular intervals, as directed. Maintenance Dose: 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.
Administration: Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) should be administered as a solution at least 1/2 hour before meals and at bedtime after preparation according to the following directions: 1. Break open ampule(s) and squeeze liquid contents of ampule(s) into a glass of water. 2.
Stir solution. 3. Drink all of the liquid.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is contraindicated in those patients who have shown hypersensitivity to cromolyn sodium.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
The recommended dosage should be decreased in patients with decreased renal or hepatic function. Severe anaphylactic reactions may occur rarely in association with cromolyn sodium administration.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
Most of the adverse events reported in mastocytosis patients have been transient and could represent symptoms of the disease. The most frequently reported adverse events in mastocytosis patients who have received Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) during clinical studies were headache and diarrhea, each of which occurred in 4 of the 87 patients. Pruritus, nausea, and myalgia were each reported in 3 patients and abdominal pain, rash, and irritability in 2 patients each.
One report of malaise was also recorded. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ritedose Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-855-806-3300 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. Other Adverse Events: Additional adverse events have been reported during studies in other clinical conditions and from worldwide postmarketing experience.
In most cases the available information is incomplete and attribution to the drug cannot be determined. The majority of these reports involve the gastrointestinal system and include: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, glossitis, stomatitis, vomiting, dysphagia, esophagospasm. Other less commonly reported events (the majority representing only a single report) include the following: Skin: pruritus, rash, urticaria/angioedema, erythema/ burning, photosensitivity Musculoskeletal: arthralgia, myalgia, stiffness/weakness of legs Neurologic: headache, dizziness, hypoesthesia, paresthesia, migraine, convulsions, flushing Psychiatric: psychosis, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, behavior change, insomnia, nervousness Heart Rate: tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), palpitations Respiratory: pharyngitis, dyspnea Miscellaneous: fatigue, edema, unpleasant taste, chest pain, postprandial lightheadedness and lethargy, dysuria, urinary frequency, purpura, hepatic function test abnormal, polycythemia, neutropenia, pancytopenia, tinnitus, lupus erythematosus (LE) syndrome
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
In vitro and in vivo animal studies have shown that cromolyn sodium inhibits the release of mediators from sensitized mast cells. Cromolyn sodium acts by inhibiting the release of histamine and leukotrienes (SRS-A) from the mast cell. Cromolyn sodium has no intrinsic vasoconstrictor, antihistamine, or glucocorticoid activity.
Cromolyn sodium is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. No more than 1% of an administered dose is absorbed by humans after oral administration, the remainder being excreted in the feces. Very little absorption of cromolyn sodium was seen after oral administration of 500 mg by mouth to each of 12 volunteers.
From 0.28 to 0.50% of the administered dose was recovered in the first 24 hours of urinary excretion in 3 subjects. The mean urinary excretion of an administered dose over 24 hours in the remaining 9 subjects was 0.45%.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is an unpreserved, colorless solution supplied in a low density polyethylene plastic unit dose ampule with 8 ampules per foil pouch. Each 5 mL ampule contains 100 mg cromolyn sodium, USP, in purified water. NDC 76204-025-96 96 ampules x 5 mL (12 pouches x 8 ampules) Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) should be stored between 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] and protected from light.
Do not use if it contains a precipitate or becomes discolored. Keep out of the reach of children. Store ampules in foil pouch until ready for use.
📋 Description ▾
Each 5 mL ampule of Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) contains 100 mg cromolyn sodium, USP, in purified water. Cromolyn sodium is a hygroscopic, white powder having little odor. It may leave a slightly bitter aftertaste.
Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) is clear, colorless, and sterile. It is intended for oral use. Chemically, cromolyn sodium is disodium 5,5’-[(2-hydroxy-trimethylene) dioxy]bis[4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-2-carboxylate].
The empirical formula is C 23 H 14 Na 2 O 11 ; the molecular weight is 512.34. Its chemical structure is: Pharmacologic Category: Mast cell stabilizer Therapeutic Category: Antiallergic chemical-structure
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) FOR ORAL USE ONLY – NOT FOR INHALATION OR INJECTION. MUST BE DILUTED. How to Use Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate): As with all prescription drugs, follow the directions for dosage that your physician recommends.
The effect of Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) therapy is dependent upon its administration at REGULAR intervals, for as long as recommended by your physician. Usual Starting Dose: Adults and Adolescents (13 Years and Older): Two ampules four times daily, taken one-half hour before meals and at bedtime. Children 2-12 Years: One ampule four times daily, taken one-half hour before meals and at bedtime.
Note: Your physician may decide to increase OR decrease your dosage to achieve optimum results with Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate). However, do not change your dose or stop taking Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) without first consulting your physician. Care & Storage: Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) should be stored between 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) and protected from light.
Do not use if it contains a precipitate (particles or cloudiness) or becomes discolored. Keep out of the reach of children. Store ampules in foil pouch until ready for use.
Recycling Information: Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution (Concentrate) ampules are made with a low density polyethylene plastic (recycling material code: LDPE). Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Ritedose Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-855-806-3300 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch..
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