Nalcrom 100mg capsules

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Sodium cromoglicate

Available from:

Mawdsley-Brooks & Company Ltd

ATC code:

A07EB01

INN (International Name):

Sodium cromoglicate

Dosage:

100mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral capsule

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 01050400

Patient Information leaflet

READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START
USING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPOR-
TANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
•
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
•
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor
or pharmacist.
•
This medicine has been prescribed for you only.
Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them,
even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
•
If you get any side effects talk to your doctor or
pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Your medicine is called Nalcrom 100mg Capsules
but will be referred to as Nalcrom Capsules
throughout the leaflet.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:
What Nalcrom Capsules are and what
they are used for
What you need to know before you take
Nalcrom Capsules
How to take Nalcrom Capsules
Possible side effects
How to store Nalcrom Capsules
Contents of the pack and other
information
WHAT NALCROM CAPSULES ARE AND WHAT
THEY ARE USED FOR
Nalcrom 100mg Capsules (called Nalcrom Capsules
in this leaflet) contains a medicine called sodium
cromoglicate. This belongs to a group of medicines
called anti-allergics.
It works by stopping the release of the natural
substances in your body that can cause an allergic
reaction. It also lowers your response when you are
exposed to substances to which you are allergic.
WHAT NALCROM CAPSULES ARE USED FOR:
•
Nalcrom Capsules are used to treat allergic
reactions to certain foods.
•
It is only used if you have had a test to prove that
you are allergic to these foods.
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As part of your treatment, your doctor should
advise you to avoid eating certain foods which
may cause an allergic reaction.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU
TAKE NALCROM CAPSULES
DO NOT TAKE NALCROM IF:
You are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium
cromoglicate or any of the other ingredients of
Nalcrom Capsules (listed in section 6).
Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash,
swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your
lips, face, throat or tongue.
Do not use this medicine if

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
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NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Nalcrom 100mg Capsules