DEA schedule
Is cromolyn a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for cromolyn from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Cromolyn is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and cromolyn is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 9 prescription listings from 9 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | cromolyn is not on the list |
Cromolyn NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0037-0678 | Gastrocrom | liquid | 20 mg/mL | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 0172-6406 | Cromolyn Sodium | solution | 20 mg/2mL | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | None |
| 16571-600 | CROMOLYN SODIUM | solution, concentrate | 100 mg/5mL | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | None |
| 42571-132 | CROMOLYN SODIUM | solution, concentrate | 100 mg/5mL | Micro Labs Limited | None |
| 81665-104 | CROMOLYN SODIUM | solution, concentrate | 100 mg/5mL | Omnivium Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 50090-1202 | Cromolyn Sodium | solution/ drops | 40 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 61314-237 | Cromolyn Sodium | solution/ drops | 40 mg/mL | Sandoz Inc | None |
| 68788-8490 | Cromolyn Sodium | solution/ drops | 40 mg/mL | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 71205-230 | Cromolyn Sodium | solution/ drops | 40 mg/mL | Proficient Rx LP | None |
Questions
Is cromolyn a controlled substance?
No. Cromolyn is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and cromolyn is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is cromolyn a narcotic?
No. Cromolyn is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Mast Cell Stabilizer.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.