Is Fisons still making the Intal Spinhaler?
Yes, Fisons is still manufacturing both the Intal Spinhaler (a dry powder inhaler for cromolyn sodium) and the capsules for it. Many pharmacists in the U.S. are under the impression that it is unobtainable, probably due to the fact that the Spinhaler was unavailable for a short time in the U.S. some while back due to a change in formulation. During this time, some wholesalers stopped buying the inhaler, and didn’t restock it once the Spinhaler was back in production. So your pharmacist’s regular wholesaler still may not be carrying this product. For further information, Fisons Corporation’s number for Rx Customer Service is (800) 334-6433.
