Foracort Rotacaps 200

Description Of FORACORT ROTACAPS 200

Foracort-200 Rotacaps is a combination pills used to relieve symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, coughing, etc caused by asthma. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 6 years of age. This medicine is used only for the maintenance treatment of asthma and is not useful for treating an acute attack.

FORACORT ROTACAPS 200 Chemical Name

• Budesonide (200 mcg)
• Formoterol (6 mcg)

FORACORT ROTACAPS 200  Manufactured

CIPLA LTD

Uses of FORACORT ROTACAPS 200

• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

HOW TO USE FORACORT ROTACAPS 200?

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

How FORACORT ROTACAPS 200 working

Rotacaps contains Budesonide that works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in the lungs and Formoterol fumarate, a broncho-dilator works by relaxes the muscles in the lungs and hence helps to breathe easily.

HOW TO USE FORACORT ROTACAP

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

FORACORT ROTACAPS 200 Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be inhaled as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is aforehand time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra pills to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical nursing or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Adverse effects Of FORACORT ROTACAPS 200

• Nervousness
• Mild sore throat
• Dry mouth
• Dyspepsia
• Acidity
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea

Special Precautions And Related Warnings Of FORACORT ROTACAPS 200

• Do not chew or crush capsule
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery
• Exercise care in case of fungal or bacterial infection
• Heart problem
• High blood pressure
• Hypercorticism and Adrenal Axis Suppression
• Increased risk of Infection

Storage Conditions for FORACORT ROTACAPS 200

Store pills at space temperature, away from heat and direct light.