What drug class is nedocromil?

nedocromil is classified as a Decreased Histamine Release.

Is there a generic version of nedocromil?

Yes, generic versions of nedocromil are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does nedocromil work?

nedocromil mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Nedocromil

Also sold as: Alocril

Decreased Histamine ReleasePrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

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Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Decreased Histamine Release (source: RxClass/NLM)

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Drug Information

Indications & Uses

INDICATIONS AND USAGE ALOCRIL ® ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage is one or two drops in each eye twice a day. ALOCRIL ® ophthalmic solution should be used at regular intervals. Treatment should be continued throughout the period of exposure (i.e., until the pollen season is over or until exposure to the offending allergen is terminated), even when symptoms are absent.

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequently reported adverse experience was headache (~40%). Ocular burning, irritation and stinging, unpleasant taste, and nasal congestion have been reported to occur in 10 – 30% of patients. Other events occurring between 1 – 10% included asthma, conjunctivitis, eye redness, photophobia, and rhinitis. Some of these events were similar to the underlying ocular disease being studied.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS ALOCRIL ® ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in those patients who have shown hypersensitivity to nedocromil sodium or to any of the other ingredients.

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DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗