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Aerocort Forte Rotacaps (Beclometasone/Levosalbutamol)
Medically reviewed by Sanjay Gangani, B.Pharm, CMO & Pharmacist
| Active Ingredient | Beclometasone/Levosalbutamol |
|---|---|
| Indication | Asthma |
| Manufacturer | Cipla Limited |
| Packaging | 30 rotacaps in 1 packet |
Aerocort Forte Rotacaps (Beclometasone/Levosalbutamol) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pack Size | Price | Quantity | Add To Cart | |
| 60 Rotacaps | $11 | |||
| 90 Rotacaps | $15 | |||
| 180 Rotacaps | $27 | |||
What are Aerocort Forte Rotacaps?
How It Works (Mechanism of Action)
Beclometasone dipropionate – the preventer component:
Dosage Guide
Your prescriber sets your dose and frequency.
| Point | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Frequency | As prescribed by your doctor |
| Timing | At the same time every day |
| Device | Cipla Rotahaler or Revolizer only |
| Swallowing | Never – these are for inhalation only |
| Duration | Use every day until your doctor advises you to stop |
| Age | Standard Aerocort is used from 4 years; confirm for the Forte strength |
| Asthma attacks | Not recommended – use your reliever inhaler |
| Elderly patients | May use it, but should be monitored closely by their doctor |
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using |
| Breastfeeding | Talk to your doctor before using |
| Liver problems | Inform your doctor before using |
| Kidney problems | Discuss with your doctor |
| After each dose | Rinse your mouth |
How to Use a Rotacap With the Rotahaler
Keep the device clean and dry. Moisture prevents the powder leaving the capsule.
Precautions
Tell Your Doctor Before Using If You Have
Important Warnings
| Warning | What it means |
|---|---|
| Not for sudden attacks | Keep a separate fast-acting reliever inhaler |
| Oral thrush | Reduced by rinsing the mouth after each dose |
| Paradoxical bronchospasm | Wheezing or breathlessness immediately after inhaling; seek help |
| Blood sugar | May be affected; monitor if diabetic |
| Alcohol | Avoid; may increase the risk of side effects |
| Heart rhythm | Levosalbutamol can affect heart rate and rhythm |
| Low potassium | Beta-agonists can lower potassium |
| Systemic steroid effects | Possible with high doses over long periods |
| Growth in children | Height should be monitored with long-term use |
| Do not stop suddenly | Asthma may worsen; follow your doctor’s advice |
Before-Use Checklist
Side Effects
| Side Effect | Source component | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hoarseness of voice | Beclometasone | Common; rinse mouth after each dose |
| Sore throat | Beclometasone | Common; rinse mouth after each dose |
| Mouth fungal infections (thrush) | Beclometasone | Common; rinse mouth after each dose |
| Respiratory tract infections | Beclometasone | Reported |
| Headache | Both | Common |
| Muscle cramps | Levosalbutamol | Common |
| Tremor | Levosalbutamol | Usually lessens with use |
| Palpitations | Levosalbutamol | Tell your prescriber |
| Increased heart rate | Levosalbutamol | Tell your prescriber |
| Nervousness or restlessness | Levosalbutamol | Reported |
| Cough | Both | Tell your prescriber if persistent |
| Raised blood sugar | Levosalbutamol | Monitor if diabetic |
| Low blood potassium | Levosalbutamol | Reported with beta-agonists |
| Paradoxical bronchospasm | Both | Emergency — use reliever, seek help |
| Allergic reactions | Both | Emergency — stop and seek help |
| Adrenal suppression | Beclometasone | Rare; with high doses over long periods |
| Reduced bone density, glaucoma, cataracts | Beclometasone | With long-term high-dose use |
| Slowed growth in children | Beclometasone | Height monitored regularly |
Emergency Warning Signs
Seek urgent medical help, and use your reliever as instructed, if:
Contact your doctor promptly if:
Why This Combination Is Used
Genuine advantages:
Honest limitations:
Storage Instructions
Medical Disclaimer
This content is for information only. It is not medical advice. Aerocort Forte Rotacaps contain beclometasone dipropionate 200 mcg and levosalbutamol 100 mcg, and are a prescription-only medicine for the long-term management of asthma.
Rotacaps must be inhaled using a Rotahaler or Revolizer device. They must not be swallowed.
This medicine should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. Although it contains a fast-acting bronchodilator, it is a regular maintenance treatment. Always keep a separate fast-acting reliever inhaler with you, and use this product every day as instructed until your doctor advises you to stop.
Rinse your mouth with water after each dose to reduce the risk of mouth fungal infections, hoarseness and sore throat.
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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