Cromolyn

14 October 2009

Products Affected - Description

Intal Inhaler, King Pharmaceuticals
8.1 gram inhaler (NDC 60793-0011-08) – discontinued
14.2 gram inhaler (NDC 60793-0011-14) – discontinued

Reason for the Shortage

• King Pharmaceutical is no longer manufacturing Intal Inhalers. The Intal Inhalers are being discontinued due to various factors including the inability to formulate a chlorofluorocarbon-free product.
• There are no other manufacturers of cromolyn sodium in an inhaler presentation.
  

Estimated Resupply Dates

• King no longer has their cromolyn sodium 8.1 gram and 14.2 gram inhalers available.
• Teva has cromolyn sodium inhalation solution available in 10 mg/mL 2 mL (NDC 00172-6406-49) and 4 mL (NDC 00172-6406-59) vials.
  

Updated

October 14, 2009; September 22, 2009; September 8, 2009; August 24, 2009; August 4, 2009, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2009, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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