Budecort Rotacaps 400 mcg

Budecort Rotacaps 400 mcg is a prescription inhaled medicine that contains 400 micrograms of budesonide in each rotacap. Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid, a medicine used to help control asthma by reducing inflammation in the airways. Budecort Rotacaps 400 mcg is not a quick-relief inhaler for sudden wheezing or an asthma attack. It is used as a maintenance treatment to help prevent symptoms such as coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

How it works: Budesonide works by calming swelling and irritation inside the airways, which helps them stay open and less sensitive to triggers. In the rotacap form, the capsule is placed in a compatible inhaler device so the powder is inhaled directly into the lungs where it is needed.

Budecort Rotacaps 400 mcg is a higher-strength option compared with Budecort Rotacaps 100 mcg and 200 mcg, so it is usually chosen for people who need more anti-inflammatory control and have already been assessed by a doctor. Because this is a higher dose per capsule, it may be used when lower strengths are not enough or when a clinician wants to simplify treatment with fewer capsules per dose. It should not be viewed as a starting strength for everyone.

• Asthma maintenance treatment
• Prevention of asthma symptoms
• Reducing airway inflammation
• Helping lower the risk of asthma flare-ups
• Long-term control therapy in selected patients

• Use Budecort Rotacaps 400 mcg only with the inhaler device it was prescribed with; do not swallow the capsule whole.
• Open the rotacap only right before use and inhale the capsule powder through the device as directed.
• Do not chew, crush, or split the rotacap.
• If your doctor prescribes more than one inhalation, take each capsule separately as instructed.
• Use it at the same time each day if you are on a regular schedule.
• Rinse your mouth and spit after use to lower the risk of oral thrush.
• It can usually be taken with or without food unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.

Each Budecort Rotacaps 400 mcg capsule provides 400 micrograms of budesonide. The exact number of inhalations and how often you take it depends on your asthma severity and your doctor’s instructions; some patients may use it once or twice daily, and the prescribed total daily amount should not be changed on your own. Because this is a higher-strength capsule, the doctor decides whether 400 mcg per dose is appropriate and how it fits into your total daily steroid dose.

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

Common side effects of Budesonide may include:

• Hoarseness or voice changes
• Sore throat
• Cough after inhalation
• Oral thrush (yeast infection in the mouth)
• Mouth irritation
• Headache

• Budecort Rotacaps 400 mcg is a higher-strength inhaled steroid, so use exactly as prescribed and do not increase the dose on your own.
• It is not for sudden asthma attacks; keep a rescue inhaler available if your doctor has prescribed one.
• Rinse and spit after each use to reduce the chance of oral thrush, which can be more concerning with regular higher-dose use.
• Tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis, untreated infections, glaucoma, cataracts, liver disease, or a weak immune system.
• Long-term high-dose inhaled steroids may affect growth in children and may increase the risk of steroid side effects.
• If you have been on oral steroids, do not stop them suddenly unless your doctor gives a taper plan.
• If you feel shaky, dizzy, or unusually short of breath after taking it, seek medical advice promptly.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, or ritonavir can raise budesonide levels.
• Other corticosteroids may increase the risk of steroid side effects when used together.
• Certain HIV medications and some antifungal medicines may interact with budesonide.
• Live vaccines may need special consideration in people using higher-dose corticosteroids.
• Always tell your clinician and pharmacist about all inhaled, oral, and nasal medicines you use.

Store Budecort Rotacaps 400 mcg in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep the capsules sealed until use.