Gastrocrom
Gastrocrom is an oral mast cell stabilizer. It works by coating mast cells and preventing them from releasing histamine and other inflammatory substances that cause allergic and systemic symptoms throughout the body.
Dosage by Body Weight
Must be taken 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. Squeeze the liquid contents of the ampule into a glass of water, stir thoroughly, and drink immediately. Do not mix with fruit juice, milk, or soda.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not routinely recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age are not fully established. If prescribed, dosing is based on 20 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 25 mg to 35 mg (approx. 1.25 mL to 1.75 mL)
- Frequency
- 4 times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Based on pediatric guideline of 20 mg/kg/day divided into 4 doses. Dilute thoroughly with water before administering.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 40 mg to 50 mg (approx. 2 mL to 2.5 mL)
- Frequency
- 4 times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Based on pediatric guideline of 20 mg/kg/day divided into 4 doses. Dilute thoroughly with water before administering.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 100 mg (1 full ampule)
- Frequency
- 4 times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Standard dose for pediatric patients aged 2 to 12 years is 100 mg (1 ampule) four times daily.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 100 mg (1 full ampule)
- Frequency
- 4 times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Standard dose for pediatric patients aged 2 to 12 years is 100 mg (1 ampule) four times daily. Do not exceed 100 mg per dose unless directed by a doctor.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not routinely recommended | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age are not fully established. If prescribed, dosing is based on 20 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. |
| 5-7 kg | 25 mg to 35 mg (approx. 1.25 mL to 1.75 mL) | 4 times daily | Based on pediatric guideline of 20 mg/kg/day divided into 4 doses. Dilute thoroughly with water before administering. |
| 8-10 kg | 40 mg to 50 mg (approx. 2 mL to 2.5 mL) | 4 times daily | Based on pediatric guideline of 20 mg/kg/day divided into 4 doses. Dilute thoroughly with water before administering. |
| 11-15 kg | 100 mg (1 full ampule) | 4 times daily | Standard dose for pediatric patients aged 2 to 12 years is 100 mg (1 ampule) four times daily. |
| 16-20 kg | 100 mg (1 full ampule) | 4 times daily | Standard dose for pediatric patients aged 2 to 12 years is 100 mg (1 ampule) four times daily. Do not exceed 100 mg per dose unless directed by a doctor. |
Formulation
Oral Concentrate
Purpose
Prophylactic management of systemic mastocytosis and off-label management of food allergies or inflammatory bowel disease.
Generic Name
Cromolyn sodiumScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.