Cromoglicic acid: how to take it safely
Intal, Nalcrom
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Prevents allergic symptoms in the nose and lungs, and in the gut in food allergy.
How to take it
- Use the inhaler or capsule as your health worker showed you.
- It works only if used regularly, not for sudden attacks.
When to take it
Use it 3 to 4 times a day, or before contact with a trigger.
Take it with
Capsules 15 to 30 minutes before meals.
What to avoid
- Using it for sudden attacks.
- Stopping without advice.
Possible side effects
Cough, throat irritation, nausea, headache.
Get help if
Wheezing, rash, swelling of the face or worsening asthma: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.