Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution

Dosage form: inhalation solution
Drug class:Mast cell stabilizers

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2022.

For Oral Inhalation Use Only - Not for Injection

DESCRIPTION

The active ingredient of Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution USP is cromolyn sodium, USP. It is an inhaled anti-inflammatory agent for the preventive management of asthma. Cromolyn sodium, USP is chemically designated as disodium 5,5'- [(2-hydroxytrimethylene)dioxy] bis [4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran- 2-carboxylate]. The molecular formula is C23H14Na2O11; the molecular weight is 512.34. Cromolyn sodium, USP is a water-soluble, odorless, white, hydrated crystalline powder. It is tasteless at first, but leaves a slightly bitter aftertaste. Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution USP is clear, colorless, sterile, and has a target pH of 5.5.

The structural formula is:

Each 2 mL vial for oral inhalation use only contains 20 mg cromolyn sodium, USP in water for injection, USP.