Foracort 200 Rotacap

Composition of Foracort 200 Rotacap

Foracort 200 Rotacap contains Budesonide (200mcg) + Formoterol Fumarate (6mcg). It belongs to the Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Foracort 200 Rotacap

Foracort 200 Rotacap is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Key benefits

• Acts directly in the lungs with minimal effect elsewhere
• Prevents attacks when used daily as a preventer
• Portable and fast acting

How Foracort 200 Rotacap works

Foracort 200 Rotacap is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Budesonide. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Budesonide is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

How to take Foracort 200 Rotacap

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.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Foracort 200 Rotacap

Most side effects of Foracort are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Vomiting Respiratory tract infection Hoarseness of voice Fungal infections in the mouth Cough Headache Sore throat Musculoskeletal (bone
• muscle or joint) pain Increased heart rate

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Foracort 200 Rotacap

Warnings and precautions

Know which of your inhalers is the reliever and which is the preventer. A preventer must be used every day even when you feel well; a reliever is for symptoms. Seek emergency care if your reliever is not working, if you cannot speak a full sentence, or if you are using the reliever far more often than usual. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every steroid inhaler dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to watch your technique — poor technique is the commonest reason an inhaler seems not to work. Use a spacer if one has been advised, particularly for children.

Do not take Foracort if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Foracort 200 Rotacap

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not puncture or burn the canister, even when empty. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Foracort 200 Rotacap

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>It contains two medicines in one inhaler for control of long term asthma and COPD symptoms.</li> <li>It does not relieve sudden symptoms. Always use a rescue inhaler to treat sudden symptoms.</li> <li>Tell your doctor immediately if your breathing problem worsens, or if rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms.</li> <li>Do not discontinue unless advised by your doctor.</li> <li>Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infections in the mouth and throat.</li> <li>Carry your rescue inhaler wherever you go.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Anti-asthmatic

Drug class:

Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid