What is Nasalcrom and how is it used?
Nasalcrom (cromolyn sodium) Spray, Metered is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis. Nasalcrom may be used alone or with other medications.
Nasalcrom belongs to a class of drugs called Allergy, Intranasal; Mast Cell Stabilizers, Intranasal.
It is not known if Nasalcrom is safe and effective in children younger than 2 years of age.
What are the possible side effects of Nasalcrom?
Nasalcrom may cause serious side effects including:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, and
- severe burning, stinging, or irritation in your eyes after using the medication
Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.
The most common side effects of Nasalcrom include:
- mild burning or stinging after you use the eye drops,
- dry or irritated eyes,
- puffy eyes, and
- watery eyes
Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Nasalcrom. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
DESCRIPTION
Active ingredient (per spray) Cromolyn sodium 5.2mg
INDICATIONS
Purpose
Nasal allergy symptom controller
Uses
to prevent and relieve nasal symptoms of hay fever and other nasal allergies:
- runny/itchy nose
- sneezing
- allergic stuffy nose
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 plas tic bottle wrap is broken or mis s ing
- 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 2022

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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
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