Beclate 200 Mcg Inhaler (Beclometasone) Medically reviewed by Sanjay Gangani, B.Pharm, CMO & Pharmacist
Active Ingredient Beclometasone Indication Severe allergic reactions, Allergy symptoms, Asthma Manufacturer Cipla Limited Strength:- 200mcg Packaging 200 MDI in 1 Inhaler
INQUIRE ABOUT Beclate 200 Mcg Inhaler (Beclometasone)
What is Beclate 200 mcg Inhaler? Beclate 200 is a prescription preventer inhaler.
Each dose delivers 200 micrograms of beclometasone dipropionate.
Beclate Rotacaps 200 mcg is an inhaled corticosteroid.
It is made by Cipla Ltd.
The box holds 200 metered doses.
Trade listings describe it as a CFC-free inhaler.
What the listings give as uses:
Preventing and controlling symptoms of asthma.
Controlling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease symptoms.
One says it reduces swelling and irritation in the airways.
It says that makes breathing easier.
Beclate inhalers are also made at lower strengths.
A United Kingdom database records a 50 microgram version.
A 200 microgram rotacap also exists in the Beclate range.
Each device has its own technique and dose count.
How Beclometasone Works The action happens in four simple steps:
In asthma the airway lining becomes inflamed and swollen.
That narrowing is what makes breathing difficult.
Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg is inhaled directly into the airways.
It reduces that swelling and irritation over days and weeks.
It says the inhaler reduces swelling and inflammation.
It says that makes it easier to breathe.
It says the drug prevents or controls symptoms.
It says beclometasone acts inside cells of the nasal lining.
An inhaler delivers the drug to the lungs, not the nose.
Beclometasone nasal sprays exist, but this is not one.
This page follows the correct description instead.
Dosage Guide The pharmacy page’s dosage section is blank.
Item What the Sources Say Who Decides Key Note Dose Not published The prescriber The heading is empty Frequency As your doctor recommends The prescriber Based on your condition Regular use Take it every day The patient Even when you feel well Stopping when better Do not, unless told to The prescriber A preventer is continuous Acute breathlessness Not for this purpose Not applicable Use a fast-acting reliever After each dose Rinse the mouth with water Every time Reduces thrush risk With steroid tablets Tell your doctor The prescriber A warning on one listing Children Only if a doctor advises The prescriber Stated on one listing Pregnancy Tell your doctor first The prescriber Stated on one listing Excess use See your doctor The patient Stated on one listing
Why no dose figure appears here:
Neither Indian pharmacy publishes a number of puffs.
No Indian regulatory label was retrieved.
Inhaled steroid doses are titrated to the patient.
They are stepped down once control is achieved.
Take the dose from your prescription.
Once opened, use the inhaler within six months.
Keep it in its protective cover between uses.
How to Use the Inhaler Check the label before each use, as one listing advises.
Shake the inhaler well.
Remove the cap and check the mouthpiece is clear.
Breathe out gently, away from the inhaler.
Seal your lips around the mouthpiece.
Breathe in slowly and press the canister together.
Keep breathing in steadily after the puff.
Hold your breath for five to ten seconds.
Breathe out gently, away from the inhaler.
Replace the cap and the protective cover.
Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out.
Why rinsing matters with a steroid inhaler:
Powder left in the mouth can cause fungal infection .
That infection is commonly called thrush.
It can also cause a hoarse voice.
Rinsing and spitting after every dose reduces both.
A pressurised inhaler needs press and breath together.
Many people find that coordination difficult.
A spacer device removes that step.
Ask a pharmacist to check your technique.
Precautions Do Not Use It If You Are: Tell Your Doctor Before Use If You: Are taking steroid tablets at the same time.
Have tuberculosis, now or in the past.
Have any current chest or lung infection.
Have diabetes, as blood sugar may rise.
Have glaucoma or cataract.
Have thinning of the bones.
Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Are giving it to a child.
One listing names it as a specific warning.
Taking both increases total steroid exposure.
Your doctor manages that combination deliberately.
Points Specific to an Inhaled Steroid It does not work during an attack.
It must be used regularly to have any effect.
Thrush and hoarseness are the commonest local effects.
Rinsing the mouth after each dose reduces both.
Higher doses over long periods carry body-wide risks.
Growth should be monitored in children on long-term use.
Do not use a second inhaled steroid alongside this one.
Before-Use Checklist Do you understand this is a preventer, not a reliever?
Do you also have a fast-acting reliever inhaler?
Do you know how many puffs to take, and when?
Do you know to rinse your mouth after every dose?
Are you also taking steroid tablets?
Has someone checked your inhaler technique?
Would a spacer help you use it properly?
Do you know to use it within six months of opening?
Side Effects The pharmacy page’s side effects section is blank.
Effect Category What It Feels Like What to Do Thrush in the mouth or throat Class effect White patches, soreness Rinse after doses; treatable Hoarse voice Class effect Croaky or weakened voice Report if it persists Sore throat Class effect Throat discomfort Rinse after doses Cough after inhaling Class effect Cough just after a puff Rinsing may help Headache Class effect Head pain Report if persistent Raised blood sugar With higher doses Thirst, more urine Diabetics need monitoring Reduced bone density With long-term use Often no symptoms Discussed at reviews Slowed growth in children With long-term use Reduced height gain Growth should be monitored Glaucoma or cataract With long-term use Blurred or reduced vision Needs an eye examination Worsening wheeze after a dose Serious Breathing worse right after use Emergency – stop and seek care Severe allergic reaction Rare Swelling, rash, breathlessness Emergency – call for help
How to read this table honestly:
Not one entry comes from this product’s own listing.
That listing has a side effects heading with no content.
All entries are recognised inhaled steroid class effects.
No frequency figures exist for any of them.
Obtain the pack insert before publishing a list.
Warning Signs – Seek Medical Help Call for emergency help if you or your child have:
Breathing that becomes suddenly much worse.
Wheezing immediately after using the inhaler.
Difficulty speaking in full sentences.
Blue lips or fingertips.
A reliever inhaler that no longer works.
Swelling of the face, lips or throat.
See your doctor promptly if:
You need your reliever more often than before.
You wake at night with breathing symptoms.
White patches appear in your mouth or throat.
Your voice stays hoarse.
Your vision changes.
A child on long-term treatment seems to grow slowly.
A Sourcing Problem on the Pharmacy Page Its references point to a different product.
What Is Cited What It Describes What This Product Is An Easyhaler label A dry powder inhaler A pressurised aerosol The same label again 200 micrograms per dose The same strength Device type Breath-actuated powder Press-and-breathe spray Technique A forceful breath in Press and breathe together
The strength matches, but the device does not.
A dry powder inhaler is used differently from an aerosol.
Dose delivery differs between the two.
So does the technique a patient must learn.
Citing one label for the other is a mismatch.
Confirm any technique advice against your own pack.
An Honest Assessment for the Retailer What can fairly be said:
Beclometasone is a long-established inhaled steroid.
It controls asthma inflammation when taken regularly.
The box holds 200 doses, so it lasts well.
It works out at under three rupees per dose.
Cipla is a large, established Indian manufacturer.
A rotacap version exists for those who prefer capsules.
What a buyer should be told plainly:
It cannot relieve an attack in progress.
It must be used every day to work at all.
Thrush and hoarseness follow if the mouth is not rinsed.
One listing describes it acting on the nasal lining.
Two listings name a nose condition among its uses.
Neither pharmacy publishes a dose or side effect list.
The rotacap version showed as out of stock.
Storage Instructions Keep the inhaler in its protective cover.
Once opened, use it within six months.
Store at room temperature, per an export listing.
Keep it away from moisture and direct heat.
Do not pierce or burn the canister, even when empty.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Check the expiry date before use.
Return a used inhaler to a pharmacy take-back scheme.
Sanjay Gangani
B.Pharm, CMO & Pharmacist
Licensed pharmacist (B.Pharm) with 12+ years in clinical pharmacy and patient care. Reviews every article for evidence-based accuracy before it is published on ACTIZA Store.
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