Cromolyn - KROE-moe-lin is using to treat the symptoms of mastocytosis. Mastocytosis is a rare condition causing by too many mast cells in the body. These mast cells release substances that cause the symptoms of the disease, such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, flushing or itching of skin, or hives.
Cromolyn works by acting on the mast cells in the body to prevent them from releasing substances that cause the symptoms of mastocytosis.
Cromolyn is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Another commonly using name is sodium cromoglycate .