Gastrocrom

Gastrocrom is a prescription-only medication that is used by patients diagnosed with mastocytosis to relieve symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, itchy skin and stomach pain. It works by preventing mast cells from releasing substances to avoid inflammatory symptoms from occuring.

• Gastrocrom

• Cromolyn Sodium
• Gastrocrom

• Capsule
• Liquid

• By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

This medicine works best when you use it at evenly spaced times during the day. Use the medicine 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

This medicine needs to be mixed with only water before you use it. Do not mix the medicine with juice, milk, food, or anything else.

To use the liquid: Do not use the liquid if it is cloudy or colored. Pour an 8-ounce (1 cup) glass of water. Break open the ampule (medicine tube) and squeeze all of the liquid into the glass of water. Stir well. Drink all of this mixture to make sure you get all of the medicine.

To use the capsule: Do not swallow the capsule whole. Pour a 4-ounce (1/2 cup) glass of hot water. Open the capsule and pour all of the powder into the water. Stir until all of the medicine is dissolved (mixed with the water). Then pour another 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of cold water into the glass. Drink all of this mixture to make sure you get all of the medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to cromolyn.

If you are pregnant or breast feeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

If you are pregnant or breast feeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

• Fast or uneven heartbeat.
• Trouble breathing.
• Itching, rash.
• Muscle aches.
• Itching, rash.
• Headache.
• Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain.
• Muscle aches.