Drug | Capsule
Budesonide 400 mcg + Levosalbutamol 100 mcg (inhalation powder) per rotacap
Maintenance treatment of asthma, Long-term control of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness and chest tightness
Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and swelling, helping prevent asthma/COPD symptoms. Levosalbutamol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that relaxes airway muscles to quickly relieve bronchospasm and improve airflow.
Use only with a rotahaler/rotacap inhalation device as prescribed. Inhale the contents of the rotacap; do not swallow. Use at the same time each day; rinse mouth and gargle after each use to reduce risk of oral thrush. If also using a reliever inhaler, follow your doctor’s sequence and timing advice.
Common side effects of Aerocort Forte Rotacaps may include:
Not for sudden severe breathing attacks/status asthmaticus; keep a quick-relief inhaler available. Do not exceed prescribed dose; taper only on medical advice. Rinse mouth after use to prevent oral candidiasis. Use with caution in diabetes, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease/arrhythmias, hypertension, hypokalemia, glaucoma/cataract, active or latent tuberculosis and other untreated infections. Long-term/high-dose inhaled steroids may rarely cause adrenal suppression, reduced bone mineral density, growth suppression in children and eye effects—monitor as advised.
