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Mast Cell Stabilizers

Mast cell stabilizers are used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, mastocytosis, and asthma by blocking mast cells that cause symptoms.

Why are mast cell stabilizers prescribed?

  1. Allergic Conjunctivitis (31%)
  2. Mastocytosis (31%)
  3. Asthma (31%)
  4. Allergic Rhinitis (7%)

Key takeaways

Mast cell stabilizers are used to treat asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and allergic conjunctivitis. They work by preventing mast cells from releasing histamine and other chemicals that cause allergic reactions. Mast cell stabilizers come in different forms, including oral solutions, nasal sprays, and eye drops. Examples include cromolyn oral solution (Gastrocrom), cromolyn nasal spray (NasalCrom), and lodoxamide (Alomide). You can discuss with your healthcare team which option might be right for you.

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Gastrocrom (cromolyn)

as low as$13
CROMOLYN helps manage the symptoms of mastocytosis, a condition that causes the body to produce too many mast cells. It works by reducing the release of substances in your body that cause symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, flushing, itching, and headache. It belongs to a group of medications called mast cell stabilizers.
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cromolyn non-prescription

as low as$7
CROMOLYN treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, or runny or stuffy nose. It works by reducing the release of substances in your body that cause allergy symptoms, which decreases inflammation in the nose and makes it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called mast cell stabilizers.
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Alomide

as low as$207
LODOXAMIDE treats allergy symptoms, such as red, itchy eyes. It works by reducing the release of substances in your body that cause allergy symptoms, which decreases inflammation in the eye. It belongs to a group of medications called mast cell stabilizers.
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Alocril

as low as$221
NEDOCROMIL treats allergy symptoms, such as red, itchy eyes. It works by reducing the release of substances in your body that cause allergy symptoms, which decreases inflammation in the eye. It belongs to a group of medications called mast cell stabilizers.
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Nasalcrom

Nasalcrom is part of the Mast Cell Stabilizers class and treats Allergic Rhinitis. Mast cell stabilizers are used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, mastocytosis, and asthma by blocking mast cells that cause symptoms. Nasalcrom is only available as a brand name drug.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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