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Cromoglycates (Cromolyn sodium, Nedocromil sodium)
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Generally acceptable for flying
Active ingredient(s)
Cromoglycates (Cromolyn sodium, Nedocromil sodium)
Inhaled anti-asthmatic — chromone
Guidance notes
Acceptable. An alternative when starting regular controller therapy in mild asthma, with a lower side-effect profile than inhaled corticosteroids, although ICS remain preferred.
Category rules that also apply
Topical preparations — 10% body surface area rule
Topical preparations are treated as acceptable only while applied to no more than 10% of body surface area (roughly one arm, or the palm-size rule ×10). Above that, systemic absorption becomes significant and the preparation is assessed as if taken systemically — including topical corticosteroids, NSAID gels and antihistamine creams. Broken or inflamed skin increases absorption further.
Known SA brand names
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Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
Alternatives are informational only. The underlying medical condition must also be assessed by a DAME — a condition can ground you even when the medicine is acceptable.