The effect of orally administered sodium cromoglycate on allergic reactions caused by food allergens.
In five patients who exhibited allergic reactions, four with asthma and one with angioneurotic oedema, to orally administered soybean flour, the protective effect of orally administered sodium cromoglycate has been investigated. Protection from reactions in soybean provocation tests has been achieved with doses ranging from 400 mg to 600 mg given four times daily.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D012882:Skin Tests; D013025:Glycine max / Q000009:adverse effects*
D007073:Immunoglobulin E; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium