Disodium cromoglicic acid
Synonym(s)
Cromoglicic acid; DNCG
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Antiallergic, mast cell stabilizer.
Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.
1,4 h
IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Rhinitis allergica, conjunctivitis allergica, bronchial asthma, food allergy.
Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Pregnancy.
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
- Adults: 4 times/day 2 capsules p.o., children from 2 to 4 years: 4 times/day 1 capsule p.o.
- Nasal spray: 4 times/day 1 spray in each nostril
- Dosing aerosol: 4-8 times/day 2 sprays per inhalation
- Eye drops: instill 1 trp. 4 times/day.
Standard concentrationThis section has been translated automatically.
Nasal spray, eye drops: 2%, dosing aerosol: 1 mg/spray burst.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Bronchospasm, eosinophilic lung infiltrate, eosinophilia, gastrointestinal disorders (gastroenteritis in 1-3% of patients), micturition disorders, allergic reactions, pericarditis, headaches, myalgias, arthralgias.
InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.
No interactions are known for disodium cromoglicic acid.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Pneumonia, hypersensitivity to active ingredients and auxiliary materials.
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Acechromol, Colimune cps., Cromolind, Diffusyl, DNCG, Intal, Pediachrome, Pulbil, Vividrin
PatientinformationThis section has been translated automatically.
Patients should be informed that the effect of DNCG only occurs with long-term consistent application (i.e. after 2 weeks at the earliest) and that frequent regular application (4 times/day) is necessary!