Aerocort Rotacap (Levosalbutamol, Beclometasone)

Aerocort Rotacap (Levosalbutamol, Beclometasone) 

Aerocort Rotacap is made by Cipla Ltd. which is used in the treatment of Asthma. It consists of two salts, one is Levosalbutamol which is 100mcg and other is beclometasone which is 100mcg. Function of Levosalbutamol is to relax the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Beclometasone is a steroid which acts by stopping the release of natural substance in the body that causes inflammation of airways. This combination of these two salts makes breathing easier.

These Rotacaps are not allowed to swallow as these must be used with rotahaler. As you have to keep the tab at the bottom of rotahaler and squeeze it completely. 

 Substitutes Available 

1. Aerocort Rotacap (by Cipla Ltd.)
2. Derisone L Rotacap (by Zydus Cadila)
3. Aerocort Hfa Rotacap (by Cipla Ltd.)
4. Levair B Rotacap (by Lupin Ltd.)

 Side Effects 

1. Sore tongue
2. Cough
3. Dizziness
4. Headache

 Safety 

1. Pregnancy - Consult your doctor 
2. Breastfeeding - Consult your doctor
3. Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Pirfenidone