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Cromolyn sodium

Generic
Cromolyn
Nebulizer
Solution

Prevent and reduce
the symptoms of asthma.
Age 2 and older.

One 20 mg
 unit-dose
 vial
4 times
a day.

Cromolyn can be mixed with Albuterol inhalation solution in the nebulizer.

Intal Nebulizer
Solution

Intal Inhalation
 Aerosol

Age 5 and older

Prevent exercise-induced asthma when taken 10 to 60 minutes prior to exercise

2 puffs
4 times
a day.

Can use with a spacer device.

Pregnancy Category B

Intal Package Insert
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Two sizes: 8.1 gm and 14.2 gm.

Theophylline,
Sustained release
Tablets
and
Capsules

Multiple products:
Uniphyl
As well as
generic versions

Long-term control and prevention of symptoms,
especially nocturnal symptoms.
Any age.

Variable
in each
individual
based upon
weight.

Must monitor blood levels of theophylline.

Uniphyl Package Insert