Budecort 400 Rotacap
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Budecort 400 Rotacap is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath). It is a steroid and is known as a "preventer". You need to have a fast-acting “reliever” as well because this medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.
It is an Inhalational corticosteroids.
It is an Inhalational corticosteroids.
Uses of Budecort Rotacap
Benefits of Budecort Rotacap
In Asthma
Budecort 400 Rotacap is a combination medicine that works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. This medicine does not stop an asthma attack that has already started, but prevents its symptoms, such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. This allows you to carry out your daily activities more easily and confidently. Keep taking it regularly as prescribed even if you do not have any symptoms, as it may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. Stopping it abruptly may bring back the symptoms.
Side effects of Budecort Rotacap
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Budecort
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Fungal infection of mouth
- Fungal infection of oropharynx
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Depression
- Joint pain
- Cushing syndrome
- Dyspepsia
- Increased risk of infection
- Muscle pain
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle twitching
- Osteoporosis
- Irritability
- Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness)
How to use Budecort Rotacap
Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process.
How Budecort Rotacap works
Budecort 400 Rotacap is a steroid. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. This makes breathing easier.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Budecort 400 Rotacap. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Budecort 400 Rotacap may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Budecort 400 Rotacap is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Budecort Rotacap?
If you miss a dose of Budecort 400 Rotacap, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Budecort 400 Rotacap ‘dampens down’ inflammation in the lungs to provide long-term (maintenance) treatment of asthma and prevent disease progression.
- Budecort 400 Rotacap will not work for an ongoing asthma attack. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Take it at the same time every day to prevent asthma attacks.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Never breathe out into the mouthpiece.
- Only minuscule amounts of Budecort 400 Rotacap may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects such or weight gain are unlikely.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Inhalational Corticosteriods
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Inhalational Corticosteriods
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Budecort 400 Rotacap
Twice A Day
77%
Once A Day
14%
Thrice A Day
8%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Budecort Rotacap for?
Asthma
83%
Allergic diso*
17%
*Allergic disorders
How much was the improvement?
Average
56%
Excellent
44%
What were the side-effects while using Budecort 400 Rotacap?
Hoarseness of*
40%
Redistributio*
20%
Throat irrita*
20%
No Side Effec*
20%
*Hoarseness of voice, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Throat irritation, No Side Effect
How do you take Budecort Rotacap?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Budecort 400 Rotacap on price
Expensive
89%
Average
11%
FAQs
Does Budecort 400 Rotacap help with cough?
Budecort 400 Rotacap helps relieve cough if it is caused due to asthma. In children, it is used to relieve cough which sounds like ‘dog bark’. This cough is caused due to irritation and swelling of the airways which further makes the airways narrow. As a result, when your child tries to breathe through the narrow passage, it becomes hard to breathe and causes coughing. Budecort 400 Rotacap helps to reduce this irritation and swelling of the airways.
Is Budecort 400 Rotacap safe?
Budecort 400 Rotacap is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Does Budecort 400 Rotacap raise blood sugar?
Yes, if you are taking Budecort 400 Rotacap orally, your blood sugar levels may increase. However, with Budecort 400 Rotacap inhalers, an increase in the blood sugar levels is very rare but may increase only if very high doses are taken for a very long time.
Does Budecort 400 Rotacap cause bone loss?
Budecort 400 Rotacap being a steroid tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Budecort 400 Rotacap in high doses and for a very long time. Take Budecort 400 Rotacap as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.
Is Budecort 400 Rotacap effective?
Budecort 400 Rotacap is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Budecort 400 Rotacap too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if I forget to take a dose of Budecort 400 Rotacap?
If you forget a dose of Budecort 400 Rotacap, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Budecort 400 Rotacap. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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30.0 rotacaps in 1 packet