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Sodium Cromoglycate
INFORMATION ABOUT SODIUM CROMOGLYCATE
Sodium Cromoglycate Uses
Sodium Cromoglycate is used in the treatment of allergic conditions, allergic eye disease and asthma.
How Sodium Cromoglycate works
Sodium Cromoglycate is a mast cell stabilizer. It works on certain cells in the body (mast cells) to prevent them from releasing substances that cause allergic symptoms.
Common side effects of Sodium Cromoglycate
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nasal irritation, Burning sensation, Stinging sensation, Sneezing
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Written By
Dr. Nitika Makhija
MDS, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
04 Dec 2024 | 05:52 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Sodium Cromoglycate
- Your doctor has prescribed Sodium Cromoglycate to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye.
- It treats long-term allergies such as perinneal (throughout the year) or seasonal eye allergies.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Frequently asked questions for Sodium Cromoglycate
No. Sodium cromoglycate has no known effect on chemical substances called histamine or its receptors in the body
It does not have structure or mechanism of action similar to steroids
It works by inhibiting the release of allergy causing chemicals from specialized cells called ‘mast cells' (present in eyes, nose, air passages, along the digestive tract etc.) and thus interferes with the development and progression of allergic reactions
No. Sodium Cromoglycate does not cause drowsiness.