Best Mast Cell Stabilizer for conjunctivitis
The 2 Mast Cell Stabilizer options we list for conjunctivitis are all Cromolyn Sodium— the same active ingredient in different brands or formulations, so they aren’t ranked against each other on effectiveness. Our score reflects each product’s FDA recall-safety record; the practical choice is brand vs generic, dose, and cost. Compare them with all treatments for conjunctivitis or the full Mast Cell Stabilizer class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 2 mast cell stabilizer drugs we rate for conjunctivitis, all are available as lower-cost generics, and most are spray/inhaler. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for conjunctivitis; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
Other drug classes for conjunctivitis
These are all Cromolyn Sodiumin different brands or formulations, so we don’t rank them against each other — the list below is for comparing brand vs generic, dose, and typical cost, not for picking a “best” one on effectiveness.
All 2 mast cell stabilizer products
cromolyn sodium
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cromolyn Sodium is a mast cell stabilizer used to treat Asthma, Bronchial Spasm, Conjunctivitis, Food Hypersensitivity.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.33· 3 formsgastrocrom
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gastrocrom (Cromolyn Sodium) is a mast cell stabilizer used to treat Asthma, Bronchial Spasm, Conjunctivitis, Food Hypersensitivity.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.33· 3 formsFrequently asked
- What is the best mast cell stabilizer for conjunctivitis?
- The Mast Cell Stabilizer options we list for conjunctivitis are all Cromolyn Sodium — the same active ingredient in different brands or formulations — so there's no single "best" one on effectiveness; the practical choice is brand vs generic, dose, and cost. Always consult a professional.
- Which mast cell stabilizer drugs treat conjunctivitis?
- pharmaranks lists 2 Mast Cell Stabilizer products used for conjunctivitis, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.