Aerocort Forte Rotacaps
Aerocort Forte Rotacaps is used in the treatment of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath). It relaxes the muscles of the air passages and makes it easier to breathe.
Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. It’s important that you take the lowest dose needed to effectively control your asthma. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so go on taking it even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it’s doing its job. If you stop taking it your asthma may get worse. It should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (reliever). To get the benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it does not work as well.
BENEFITS OF AEROCORT FORTE ROTACAP
Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Aerocort Forte Rotacap helps in easy breathing by widening your airways. It also gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.
SIDE EFFECTS OF AEROCORT FORTE ROTACAP
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
Common side effects of Aerocort Forte
- Hoarseness of voice
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Pharyngitis
- Vomiting
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
- Dryness in mouth
- Cough
- Nausea
- Thrush
- Throat irritation
- Gastrointestinal motility disorder
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Fever
HOW TO USE AEROCORT FORTE 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.
HOW AEROCORT FORTE ROTACAP WORKS
Aerocort Forte Rotacap is a combination of two medicines: Levosalbutamol and Beclometasone. Levosalbutamol 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.