Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg

Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg is a prescription inhaled medicine that contains beclomethasone 400 micrograms in each rotacap. It belongs to the inhaled corticosteroid class and is used to help prevent and control asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation in the airways. Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg is not a rescue inhaler for sudden wheezing or an asthma attack. Each pack contains Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg in rotacap form for use with a suitable rotahaler device as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Beclomethasone in Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg works by calming swelling and irritation inside the airways, which helps make breathing easier over time. The rotacap is inhaled into the lungs, so the medicine goes where the inflammation is happening instead of acting like a quick-relief bronchodilator.

Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg is a higher-strength option than Beclate Rotacaps 200 mcg, so it is generally used for people whose asthma needs stronger anti-inflammatory control. A doctor may choose Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg when lower strengths are not enough, when symptoms are more persistent, or when a maintenance plan calls for a higher microgram dose per inhalation. Because this is the 400 mcg strength, it may be more suitable for patients already assessed on inhaled corticosteroid therapy rather than someone starting treatment for the first time.

• Long-term asthma control
• Prevention of wheezing
• Reduction of airway inflammation
• Maintenance therapy for persistent asthma
• Help lowering the need for rescue inhaler use

• Use Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg only with the inhalation device your doctor or pharmacist recommends for rotacaps.
• Place one rotacap in the device and inhale the powder as instructed; do not swallow the capsule whole.
• Do not use Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg to treat a sudden asthma attack or rapid breathing trouble.
• Use it at the same time(s) each day if your doctor prescribes regular maintenance dosing.
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after use to help lower the chance of mouth irritation or thrush.
• Do not change the dose or stop taking Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg on your own, even if you feel better.

Each Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg rotacap provides 400 micrograms of beclomethasone per inhalation unit. The exact number of rotacaps per day depends on the patient and the prescriber’s asthma plan; this strength is a higher-dose option, so the doctor decides how often to use it and whether it should be combined with a lower strength such as Beclate Rotacaps 200 mcg. Do not use more than the prescribed daily amount.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Beclomethasone may include:

• Hoarseness
• Throat irritation
• Cough after inhalation
• Dry mouth
• Mouth fungal infection (oral thrush), which can be more likely with inhaled steroids if the mouth is not rinsed
• Unpleasant taste

• Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg is a higher-strength inhaled steroid, so it should be used only under medical supervision.
• It is not meant for sudden asthma attacks; keep a fast-acting rescue inhaler available if prescribed.
• Rinse and spit after each dose to reduce the risk of oral thrush, especially with repeated daily use.
• Tell your doctor if you have active or recurring mouth infections, tuberculosis, or untreated infections.
• Use extra caution if you are tapering oral steroids or have been on steroid medicines for a long time.
• Let your clinician know if you have liver disease or eye problems such as glaucoma or cataracts.
• Avoid changing the dose based on symptoms alone; asthma control plans should be adjusted by a prescriber.

• Other corticosteroids, including oral, inhaled, nasal, or topical steroids
• Ritonavir or cobicistat-containing medicines, which can raise steroid exposure
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Live vaccines if your immune system is weakened by steroid treatment

Store Beclate Rotacaps 400 mcg in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it dry until use.