Aerocort Rotacaps (Beclometasone/Levosalbutamol)

What is Aerocort Rotacaps?

Aerocort Rotacaps are dry powder capsules used with a Rotahaler device to help control asthma and COPD symptoms. In plain words: they calm swollen airways and open them up, so breathing feels easier and steadier. It’s prescription‑only. Not a chewable. Not to be swallowed. You inhale the powder with a Rotahaler, simple and quick.

Key Benefits

• Dual action reduces airway inflammation and relieves tightness
• Helps prevent wheeze, cough, and chest tightness
• Can give relatively quick relief thanks to the bronchodilator inside
• Steady, measured dosing with each capsule
• Portable, mess‑free, and easy to use at home

How it Works

Aerocort combines:

• Beclomethasone dipropionate: an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) that cools down airway swelling and irritation.
• Levosalbutamol (levalbuterol): a short‑acting bronchodilator that relaxes airway muscles quickly, so air flows better.

So, one calms the inflammation, the other opens the tubes you breathe through. Together, they help you breathe easier during the day and sleep better at night.

Who It’s For

• Adults and, when advised, older kids with asthma or COPD who need both anti‑inflammatory control and quick bronchodilation.
• Not for children unless your doctor says so.
• Not a cure. It’s part of a long‑term plan your clinician sets for you.

How To Use with a Rotahaler

• Keep Rotacaps in the blister until you’re ready. Don’t swallow them.
• Open the Rotahaler, place one capsule in the chamber, and twist/pierce as per your device instructions.
• Breathe out fully (away from the device), seal lips around the mouthpiece, then inhale deeply and quickly.
• Hold your breath for a few seconds. Check the capsule—if powder remains, inhale again.
• Rinse your mouth and gargle after each dose to help prevent oral thrush. Spit the water out.
  Tip: Keep the Rotahaler clean and dry. Replace it if cracked or clogged.

Dosage Guidance

Use exactly as prescribed. Many people take it regularly (once or twice daily) for control. Do not change dose or stop suddenly without medical advice. Missed a dose? Take it when you remember—if it’s almost time for the next one, skip the missed dose. Don’t double up.

Side Effects & Safety

Common (usually mild and short‑lived):

• Throat irritation, hoarse voice, cough after inhalation
• Dry mouth, bad taste
• Mild tremor, headache, fast heartbeat, nervousness

To reduce mouth/throat issues, rinse and spit after every use.

Serious get help right away:

• Sudden worsening wheeze right after inhalation (paradoxical bronchospasm)
• Chest pain, severe dizziness, fainting
• Allergic signs: rash, swelling, trouble breathing
• Persistent oral thrush (white patches, soreness)

Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, thyroid problems, diabetes, osteoporosis, prostate/urinary issues, seizures, liver problems, or a history of TB/infections. Pregnancy or breastfeeding? Use only if your clinician says it’s needed and safe.

Interactions To Watch

• Beta‑blockers may blunt the bronchodilator effect.
• Other stimulants/bronchodilators can increase side effects (shakiness, palpitations).
• Strong antifungals/antivirals (e.g., ketoconazole, ritonavir) may increase steroid exposure—doctor supervision needed.
• Diuretics or meds that lower potassium: monitor if advised.
  Always share your full medication list, including herbals.

Composition

Each Rotacap contains a fixed combination of:

• Beclomethasone dipropionate (inhaled corticosteroid)
• Levosalbutamol/levalbuterol (short‑acting bronchodilator)
  Check your pack for the exact strengths.

Storage & Handling

• Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture.
• Keep capsules sealed in the blister until use and protect from light.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Only for inhalation via Rotahaler—do not swallow the capsule.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Aerocort Rotacaps a steroid?
   It contains a steroid (beclomethasone) plus a quick bronchodilator (levosalbutamol). The steroid stays mostly in your lungs and helps prevent flare‑ups.
2. Can I use it during a sudden attack?
   Follow your action plan. The levosalbutamol part can work fast, but for severe attacks you may still need your separate rescue inhaler. Ask your doctor what to do in emergencies.
3. How fast does it work?
   Many people feel easier breathing within minutes from the bronchodilator. The full anti‑inflammatory benefit builds with regular use over days to weeks.
4. Do I need to rinse my mouth?
   Yes—rinse and spit after every dose to reduce the chance of oral thrush and hoarseness.
5. Can I swallow the capsule?
   No. Rotacaps are for inhalation only using a Rotahaler device.