Cromal 5mg Inhaler

About this Medicine

Cromal 5mg Inhaler is the prescription medicine used to prevent the symptoms of asthma. It helps to reduce the number and severity of asthma attacks by decreasing inflammation (swelling) in the lungs. Cromal 5mg Inhaler is only for the inhalational purpose. The first dose is given under medical supervision to prevent the side effects happen during first use. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not prevent the already started breathing trouble or asthma attack, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.The most common side effects of this medicine include cough, wheezing, and headache.  If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have allergic to sodium cromoglycate, or you have stress, trauma, and any other infection. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding.

How it Works

Cromal 5mg Inhaler is a mast cell stabilizer. It works on certain cells in the body (mast cells) to prevent them from releasing substances that cause allergic symptoms.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Chromone Complex|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY|Action Class :: Mast Cell Stabilizers

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