Foracort Rotacaps - 406mcg

Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)

US Brands Equivalent to Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)

• Symbicort inhaler

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Generic Name of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg

Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate is the generic name of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg.

About the Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)

Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg is manufactured by Cipla in India and is available at all the leading online pharmacies, drugstore, and medical stores. It is one of the leading pharmaceutical brands in India. Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg mainly consists of 6 mcg of Budesonide and 400 mcg of Formoterol Fumarate. It is used for treatment and prevention of:

• Asthma

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder

Manufacturer of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)

Cipla is the manufacturer of the Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg which is a leading medicine in India.

Strength of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)

Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg contains 6 mcg of Budesonide and 400 mcg of Formoterol Fumarate as the active medicinal ingredient. It should be noted that Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg is available in varying strengths.

Uses of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)

• Asthma

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder

How Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate) Works?

Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg works best or is beneficial in following ways:

1. It is a long-acting bronchodilator.

2. It works by relaxing the muscles in airways and makes breathing easier.

3. It also reduces the activity of acetylcholine in the lungs.

Before you use Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)

You should be sure that:

1. You are not allergic to it.

2. It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.

When not to use Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)?

• If one is suffering from allergy

• If one is suffering from an attack of COPD or asthma.

• If you have breathing problems

What should be avoided while using Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)?

Smoking

Tell Your Doctor If You

• If you are allergic to Formoterol Fumarate

• If you are pregnant

Dosage:

Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg is available in varying strengths and at different doses. Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.

How much of this drug to use?

Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to the person’s health. It is available in the form of doses.

How to use the drug?

• One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg

• Use only as much as needed or prescribed by the doctor.

• One should take Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg as long as directed by the physician.

For how long should I continue using Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)?

One should take Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg as long as directed by the physician.      

What can occur due to the overdose of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate)?

Due to the overdose of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg can lead to the palpitations and headache. Seek emergency help when the overdose is suspected.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate):

The side effects of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg are as follows:

• Insomnia

• Headache

• Muscle cramp

• Nausea

Common drug interactions with Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate):

If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines, these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg. Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg are as follows:

• Aripiprazole

• Doxylamine

• Amitriptyline

• Aspirin

• Nicotine containing products

You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are already taking and always follow the instructions.        

Warnings and Precautions:

1. Avoid exposure to sunlight.

2. If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of medicine and consult a doctor.

3. Keep in proper condition and out of reach of children.

Things to remember while using Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate):

1. Read the medicine packet thoroughly

2. Tell the doctor about your medical history.

3. Follow the instructions as told by the doctor.

4. Avoid allergen.

5. Know before use that how to store the medicine at room temperature in a clean and dry place.

Indications and usage

Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg is prescribed by the doctor to treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

• Use Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg in the exact same amount as prescribed          

• Apply only while you are breathing in from the mouth.

• Press down the inhaler only for one time to release the medicine.

Dosage and administration

• Do not take the dose of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg every day.

• Take Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg twice in a day.

Recommended dose:

To get the result, one can use Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg, with two inhalations orally twice in a day.

This is not a substitution for any medical advice, so it will be better to contact the doctor for the appropriate dose according to the health condition.                            

Mode of administration:

• Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg is must be used through the mouth.

• After pressing the inhaler in the mouth, hold the breath for 10 seconds.

• It must be applied one inhalation at a time.

Forms and strengths:

It can give the best result in the form of an inhaler.

Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg is available in varying strengths of 2.2 mcg/inh and 1 mcg/inh.

Ingredients of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate):

• Budesonide

• Formoterol Fumarate

Storage of Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate):

• Foracort Rotacaps - 6/400mcg must be stored at room temperature.

• Do not freeze it.

• Keep the lid close always.