Sodium Cromoglycate 3% Nasal prep

Indications

Allergic rhinitis, accompanied by, nasal congestion

Adult Dose

Nasal Prep Adult: 1 drop to each nostril 2 to 3 times daily.

Child Dose

Nasal Prep Child: 1 drop to each nostril 2 to 3 times daily.

Contra Indications

This drop is contraindicated in patient with hypersensitivity to Sodium Cromoglicate .

Precautions

As this drop contains benzalkonium chloride, patients should not wear contact lenses during treatment with this drop.

Pregnancy-Lactation

B

Adverse Effects

Intranasal use: Transient irritation of nasal mucosa. Sneezing and epistaxis (occasional).

Mechanism of Action

Sodium Cromoglycate inhibits degranulation of mast cells and therefore suppresses the release of histamine, leukotrienes and slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis.