Initial dosing* of chromones (cromoglycates) in asthma

Medication	Dose form	Availability	Trade (brand) name	Age 0 to 4	Age 5 to 11	Age 12 through adult
Cromolyn sodium (sodium cromoglycate)	Nebulizer solution: 10 mg per mL in 2 mL sterile ampules	United States Canada European Union (some countries) Other countries	Various generics	>2 years: 2 mL (20 mg) nebulization 4 times per day	2 mL (20 mg) nebulization 4 times per day	2 mL (20 mg) nebulization 4 times daily
	Metered-dose inhaler; 1 mg per puff (CFC free)	European Union (some countries) Australia Other countries Not available in US or Canada	Intal CFC free	Not studied	Two puffs 4 times per day	Two puffs 4 times per day
	Metered-dose inhaler; 5 mg per puff (CFC free)	European Union (some countries) Australia Other countries Not available in US or Canada	Intal Forte CFC free	Not studied	Two puffs 2 to 4 times per day	Two puffs 2 to 4 times per day
	Powder for inhalation capsules with spinhaler device; 20 mg per capsule	European Union (some countries) Australia Other countries Not available in US or Canada	Intal Spincaps Spinhaler	Not studied	One inhalation (20 mg) 4 times per day	One inhalation (20 mg) 4 times per day
Nedocromil sodium	Metered-dose inhaler; 2 mg per puff (CFC free)	European Union (some countries) Australia Other countries Not available in US or Canada	Tilade CFC free	>2 years: Two puffs 4 times per day^¶	Two puffs 4 times per day^¶	Two puffs 4 times per day

CFC: chlorofluorocarbons.
* Usual doses for initiating treatment for asthma symptom prophylaxis are shown in the table. Dose may be adjusted up or downward based upon symptom control and allergen exposure. An additional dose may be given before anticipated trigger exposure. Dose recommendations vary by country; consult local licensed product information before use.
¶ Not licensed for use in children age <6 years in many countries where it is available.

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Initial dosing* of chromones (cromoglycates) in asthma