Allergies:
Indications for: GASTROCROM
Mastocytosis.
Adult Dosage:
Mix contents of amp in water and drink. ≥13yrs: 200mg 4 times daily, at regular intervals, ½ hour before meals and at bedtime; may increase if insufficient response within 2–3 weeks. Max 40mg/kg per day; maintain at lowest effective dose.
Children Dosage:
Mix contents of amp in water and drink. <2yrs: usually not recommended; see literature. 2–12yrs: 100mg 4 times daily, at regular intervals, ½ hour before meals and at bedtime; may increase if insufficient response within 2–3 weeks. Max 40mg/kg per day; maintain at lowest effective dose.
GASTROCROM Warnings/Precautions:
Renal or hepatic dysfunction, reduce dose. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
GASTROCROM Classification:
Mast cell stabilizer.
Adverse Reactions:
Headache, GI upset, pruritus, myalgia, rash, irritability, malaise.
How Supplied:
Amps (5mL)—96
