Is tilade still available?

Tilade and Intal Forte inhalers discontinued Nedocromil and sodium cromoglicate inhalers are no longer available. Supply of Tilade inhalers ran out in late November 2020.

Is tilade a steroid?

General: The role of Tilade (nedocromil inhalation aerosol) as a corticosteroid-sparing agent in patients receiving oral or inhaled corticosteroids remains to be defined.

Is tilade a preventer?

Tilade is used to treat asthma. Tilade is used to prevent asthma attacks and may be called a ‘preventer’.

What is tilade used for?

Nedocromil is a type of preventer inhaler for asthma. Use it regularly throughout the day – using it at meal times and bedtime can help you to remember. It will not help an asthma attack that has already started.

Is sodium cromoglycate still available?

1. Sodium cromoglicate (Intal®) CFC-free 5mg inhalers are out of stock until mid-November 2020.

Why was tilade discontinued?

King Pharmaceuticals has decided to discontinue the manufacturing of Tilade Inhaler (nedocromil sodium inhalation aerosol). The decision is based upon many factors, including the company’s inability to identify a qualified manufacturer for a chlorofluorocarbon propellant inhaler.

How quickly does a preventer inhaler work?

It takes 7-14 days for the steroid in a preventer inhaler to build up its effect. This means it will not give any immediate relief of symptoms (like a reliever does). After a week or so of treatment with a preventer, the symptoms have often gone, or are much reduced.

How many doses a tilade CFC-free inhaler contains?

Tilade CFC-Free Inhaler is supplied in a canister containing 112 puffs and an additional mouthpiece.

Is Intal available?

The Intal brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

What are the side effects of sodium cromoglycate?

Major & minor side effects for Sodium Cromoglycate

  • Skin rash.
  • Joint pain.
  • Dizziness.
  • Headache.
  • Mouth and throat irritation.
  • Unpleasant taste.
  • Blurred vision.
  • Stinging or burning sensation of eyes.