CROMOLYN SODIUM vs SYNOPHYLATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CROMOLYN SODIUM and SYNOPHYLATE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CROMOLYN SODIUM	SYNOPHYLATE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.60 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CROMOLYN SODIUM	THEOPHYLLINE SODIUM GLYCINATE
Manufacturer	Rising	Cent Pharms
Dosage forms	Spray/Inhaler, Solution, Drops, Spray/Inhaler, metered	Elixir
Drug class	Mast Cell Stabilizer	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 8.7 hours on average (range roughly 6 to 13 hours) in otherwise healthy non-smoking adults 16-60 years
Treats	Asthma, Bronchial Spasm, Conjunctivitis	Apnea, Asthma, Bradycardia

cromolyn sodium synophylate

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.60 /mL

—

Type

Active ingredient

CROMOLYN SODIUM

THEOPHYLLINE SODIUM GLYCINATE

Manufacturer

Rising

Cent Pharms

Dosage forms

Spray/Inhaler, Solution, Drops, Spray/Inhaler, metered

Elixir

Drug class

Mast Cell Stabilizer

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 8.7 hours on average (range roughly 6 to 13 hours) in otherwise healthy non-smoking adults 16-60 years

Treats

Asthma, Bronchial Spasm, Conjunctivitis

Apnea, Asthma, Bradycardia

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cromolyn Sodium and Synophylate?

Cromolyn Sodium contains Cromolyn Sodium, while Synophylate contains Theophylline Sodium Glycinate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.