Karen,

This looks very similar to gastrocrom which my father's doctor was
suggesting might help him with a leaky gut situation.  I just read the PDR,
and it sounds like gastrocrom tries to get mast cells to behave.  This is
very interesting to me since my daughter's immune profile done this year had
IgE that was well over double the normal high, and mast cells have IgE
receptors.  Perhaps gastrocrom would help tone done that part of her immune
system, allowing her cell mediated immunity to catch up.

Thanks for the info,

Susan Owens

At 09:04 PM 12/17/97 EST, you wrote:
>Hi Susan,
>
>In answer to your question about the drug Nalcrom  or Sodium Cromoglycate, the
>indication for this drug is for gastrointestinal allergy. This drug has no
>antihistaminic or anti-inflamatory activity.
>
>In text book terms - this drug seems to exert a stabilizing effect upon mast
>cells capable of releasing mediators.  I can attest that this drug has been
>instrumental in maintaining my son's well being against chronic GI reflux
>related to his milk protein allergy.  According to the compendium of
>pharmaceuticals it does not mention any indication for eczema.   Hope this is
>helpful.   Best of luck with Nicky.
>
>Karen
>
>
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