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nedocromil sodium-inhalation (cont.)

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor of any illness, infections or allergies you may have. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Although there are no known problems of using this drug while breast-feeding, consult with your doctor before doing so.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially other asthma medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

NOTES: This medication is for preventative therapy only. Maximum benefit results from regular use as prescribed even during symptom-free periods. It is not effective in an acute asthma attack. If an asthma attack occurs, contact your doctor.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store inhaler at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and open flame as it is under pressure. Each inhaler contains approximately 112 doses.


Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005




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