Intal

Intal: what is it and how to use it

Intal is the trade name of a drug that contains the active substance sodium cromoglycate. Sodium cromoglycate is an anti-inflammatory and antiallergic agent that is used to treat various allergic diseases.

Sodium cromoglycate was discovered in the 1960s and has been widely used in medicine ever since. Intal is one of the most well-known drugs based on sodium cromoglycate.

Intal is used to treat allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucosa), bronchial asthma and other allergic diseases. The drug reduces inflammation and swelling of the mucous membrane, preventing the occurrence of allergic reactions.

Intal is available as a nasal spray and an inhalation solution for inhalation. To treat allergic rhinitis, the drug is applied to the nasal passages 2-4 times a day. For the treatment of bronchial asthma, the inhalation solution is applied using an inhaler.

Intal is a relatively safe drug, and side effects with its use are rare. However, some patients may experience discomfort in the nose or throat when using the nasal spray.

In general, Intal is an effective and safe drug for the treatment of allergic diseases. However, like any other medicine, it should only be used as prescribed by a doctor. If you have allergic symptoms, consult your doctor so that he can make a correct diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.

Intal: antiallergic drug for the treatment of various diseases

Intal (international name - cromoglycic acid) is an antiallergic drug that is used to treat various diseases. Cromoglicic acid is the active substance of Intal and is a white powder.

Intal is available in various dosage forms, such as metered dose aerosol, spray solution, powder for inhalation in capsules, capsules and inhalation aerosol. Depending on the dosage form, Intal is used to treat various diseases. For example, Intal capsules are used to treat food allergies, ulcerative colitis, proctitis, coloproctitis and mastocytosis. Eye drops are used to treat conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome and other eye diseases caused by allergic reactions. Nasal spray is used to treat year-round and seasonal allergic rhinitis and hay fever. Inhalation forms of Intal are used to treat bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis with broncho-obstructive syndrome and other diseases of the respiratory system.

Cromoglicic acid, which is the active substance of Intal, reduces the release of histamine and other substances that cause allergic reactions. Intal is not a medicine that quickly relieves allergy symptoms. It helps prevent the development of an allergic reaction if used regularly.

Like any medicine, Intal may cause side effects. When using Intal inhaled, skin reactions such as exanthema, dermatitis, urticaria, vascular edema, photodermatitis and exfoliative dermatitis may occur. Malaise, dizziness, irritability, insomnia, hallucinations, tremor, peripheral neuritis, tinnitus, nausea, gastroenteritis, unpleasant taste in the mouth, stomatitis, glossitis, swelling of the parotid salivary gland, esophagospasm, dyspepsia, flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea are also possible and constipation.

Intal has a number of contraindications and restrictions for use. For example, Intalne is recommended for use in case of individual intolerance to cromoglicic acid or other components of the drug, as well as in acute bronchospasm. You should also be careful when using Intal during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as in children under 2 years of age.

Before using Intal, you should consult your doctor and strictly follow the recommendations on dosage and duration of treatment. Self-medication with Intal without a doctor's prescription is not recommended.