Aerocort Forte Rotacaps

Aerocort Forte Rotacaps

Aerocort Forte Rotacaps is a combination of two medicines: Levosalbutamol/Levalbuterol and Beclometasone.        Levosalbutamol/Levalbuterol is a bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Beclometasone is a steroid medicine. It acts by stopping the release of certain natural substances in body that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

Drug = Levosalbutamol + Beclometasone

Strength = 100 Mcg + 200 Mcg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd

How To Take

Aerocort Forte Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process.

Dosage

Aerocort Inhaler

AerocortRotacap

Aerocort Forte Rotacap

Aerocort 100 Mcg/50 Mcg Inhaler

Side Effects

Nausea

Itchy rash

Hypersensitivity reaction

Stomach pain

Diarrhoea

Vomiting.

Warning

Pregnancy: Aerocort Forte Rotacaps may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation: Aerocort Forte Rotacaps is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Uses

Aerocort Forte Rotacaps is a combination of two medicines: Levosalbutamol/Levalbuterol and Beclometasone.  Levosalbutamol is used to treat and prevent bronchospasm (constriction of airways causing breathing difficulties) in reversible obstructive airway disease like asthma, or some cases of chronic bronchitis.Beclometasone is used to treat runny nose, swelling and itching of the nose due to allergy (allergic rhinitis), hay fever and ulcerative colitis. Beclometasone reduces inflammation, swelling and irritation in the nose and helps to relieve itching, sneezing and blocked or runny nose. It is also used in asthma and ulcerative colitis.