Foracort Rotacaps 6 mcg+200 mcg

What Is Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg?

Foracort Rotacaps-200 mcg is a capsule used in inhalers to relax the airways' muscles leading to the lung to improve the amount of airflow through the lungs. 

Bronchodilators are the category of medicines that dilates the lung's bronchial tubes(airways) by relaxing bronchial muscles. Consequently, it helps people suffering from breathing issues. Foracort Rotacaps-200 is a combination of two chemicals called Budesonide(200mcg) and Formoterol(6mcg), which helps in resolving symptoms, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).

Cipla Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical that manufactures Foracort Rotacaps-200 mcg Inhaler. In case you are allergic to Budesonide and Formoterol, consults with the doctor, he might suggest some other alternative.

Foracort Rotacaps-200 mcg also helps treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It is available only with the doctor's prescription.

What Is Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg Used For?

Foracort Rotacaps-200 mcg helps in treating some respiratory complications, such as:-

Asthma:

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that results in inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It consequently affects the flow of air through the lungs by making you feel the following symptoms:-

• an exacerbation
• an attack
• an episode
• a flare-up

This medicine helps prevent or treat acute asthma attacks characterized by a sudden and severe difficulty while breathing by working on improving airways.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:

It is a group of lung diseases that block the airflow, increasing breathing difficulty. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common complications collectively known as Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD). Damage caused to the lungs because of COPD can't be reversed. Before it gets too late, please treat it with Foracort Rotacaps-200 mcg.

The medicine prevents and treats lung diseases that create a blockage to the airflow causing difficulty while breathing.

About The Manufacturers Of Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg?

Cipla Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical that manufactures Foracort Rotacaps-200 mcg since 1935. It has a headquarter in Mumbai, India. Cipla primarily develops medicines to treat medical complications, such as respiratory, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, weight control, and depression.

Strengths Of Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg

Here the strength of Foracort Rotacaps Inhaler is 200mcg. It means the medicine contains 200mcg of Budesonide with a combination of 6mcg of Formoterol. With the same combination, the medicine is available with other strengths, such as:-

• Foracort Rotacaps-400 Inhaler (400mcg of Budesonide & 6mcg of Formoterol)
• Foracort Rotacaps Forte-100 (100mcg of Budesonide & 6mcg of Formoterol)
• Foracort Rotacaps Forte Rotacaps (400mcg of Budesonide & 12mcg of Formoterol)
• Foracort Rotacaps-200 (200mcg of Budesonide & 6mcg of Formoterol)

Possible Side-Effects Of Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg

Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg may result in some severe side effects when it is consumed improperly or as a result of drug and disease interaction:-

More common

• Pain in body
• cough and chills
• difficulty while breathing
• ear congestion
• fever
• headache
• Difficulty while speaking
• muscle aches
• pain or tenderness in your eyes and cheekbones
• sneezing
• the throat may get sore
• stuffy or runny nose
• The tightness of the chest
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

• Bladder pain
• bloody or cloudy urine
• congestion
• cough producing mucus
• diarrhea
• difficult, burning, or pain while urination
• dryness of the throat
• irregular heartbeat or pulse
• frequently urinating
• A general feeling of discomfort or illness
• hoarseness
• Pain in the joints
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• noisy while breathing
• shakiness or shivering in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
• sore mouth or tongue
• Pain in the stomach
• sweating
• tender, swollen glands around the neck
• trouble while sleeping
• trouble while swallowing
• change in voice
• vomiting

Rare

• Blurred vision
• confusion
• Decrease in urine
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• dry mouth
• enlarged pupils
• fainting
• flushed, dry skin
• fruit-like breath odor
• increased hunger
• The sensitivity of the eyes to light
• Frequently sweating, possibly with fever or cold, clammy skin
• Increase in thirst
• Frequent urination
• Pain in the severe chest
• unexplained loss of weight

What Are The Medicines That Interact With Foracort Rotacaps-200 Inhaler?

All drugs interact differently from person to person. In general, there is a total of 642 known drugs that interact with budesonide/ formoterol, but the most common ones are as follows:-

• Aspir 81 (aspirin)
• Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
• azithromycin
• Calcium 600 D (calcium / vitamin d)
• Cymbalta (duloxetine)
• Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
• Flonase (fluticasone nasal)
• Lasix (furosemide)
• Lipitor (atorvastatin)
• Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol)
• Metoprolol Tartrate (metoprolol)
• Nitrolingual Pumpspray (nitroglycerin)
• Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
• prednisone
• ProAir HFA (albuterol)
• Singulair (montelukast)
• Spiriva (tiotropium)
• Ventolin (albuterol)
• Ventolin HFA (albuterol)
• Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

What Are The Diseases That Interact With Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg?

Apart from the medicines, some of the diseases may also show interaction with the drug because of the drugs that are involved during their treatment, such as:-

• Cardiovascular
• Diabetes
• Hypokalemia
• Seizures
• Hepatic impairment
• Hepatic impairment
• Hyperadrenocorticism
• Infections
• Ocular herpes simplex
• Ocular toxicities
• Osteoporosis

How To Consume Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg?

Consume Foracort Rotacaps-200 mcg precisely as prescribed by the doctor. The prescribed dose consists of frequency and duration of uptake as per the condition of the patient. 

Do not consume the drug in larger or smaller quantities or for longer than recommended. Consult your doctor in case you are not finding the medicine useful. Such medicines do not have a general dose, place the capsule at the base of the rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. 

Turn the mouthpiece completely until you hear a click. Breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Keep holding your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some medicine remains in the rotahaler, repeat the process. But consult with the doctor for its dosage.

General Instructions While Consuming Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg

In case you don't want any severe side effects to occur while consuming the medicine, do take care of things that are mentioned below, such as:-

• Report the use of all medications, including herbs and supplements, to the doctor before consuming the medicine.
• People with Hypokalemia should consult with the doctor about the usage of medicine before consuming it.  
• Use this medicine in prescribed quantities; its excessive use can result in severe effects and be fatal.
• Patients having a history of allergy to milk proteins should not use this medicine.
• Use the medicine with caution in the elderly as the risk of adverse effects is significantly high in elderly citizens.
• Consult with the doctor before giving this medicine to a child.

What To Do In Case Of An Overdose Of The Medicine?

Below are the overdose symptoms of Foracort Rotacaps-200:- 

• Arm, back, or jaw pain
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Darkening of the skin
• Drowsiness
• Mental depression
• Rapid, deep breathing
• Restlessness
• Skin rash
• Stomach cramps

If you experience any of these, search for immediate medical help. The United States citizens can call the local poison control center at 1800-222-1222.

Storage of Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg

Keep Foracort Rotacaps-200 Mcg in a closed container at room temperature away from the heat, moisture, sunlight, and children. In case you need any further help, consult your healthcare professional.