Bunase 200 mcg Rotacap

Bunase 200 mcg Rotacap is a budesonide inhalation capsule used to help control asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation in the airways. Each rotacap contains 200 mcg of budesonide, which is an inhaled corticosteroid. It is used as maintenance treatment for asthma, not for fast relief during an acute attack. Bunase 200 mcg Rotacap is supplied by Macleods Pharmaceuticals, India, in a strip/box of 10 packs.

How it works: Budesonide works by calming swelling and irritation inside the bronchial tubes, which helps the airways stay open and less reactive. In the rotacap form, the powder is inhaled into the lungs so the medicine acts where it is needed most.

Bunase 200 mcg Rotacap is a higher single-capsule strength than lower budesonide rotacap options, so it is generally chosen for patients whose asthma needs more anti-inflammatory control under a doctor’s direction. Because each inhalation delivers 200 mcg, it may be preferred when a clinician wants a stronger maintenance dose or a simpler schedule with fewer capsules to inhale per dose.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Reducing airway inflammation
• Helping prevent wheeze and shortness of breath
• Lowering the frequency of asthma flare-ups
• Long-term control therapy, as prescribed

• Use Bunase 200 mcg Rotacap only with the specific inhaler device meant for rotacaps; do not swallow the capsule.
• Place one rotacap in the inhaler, pierce it as directed by the device, and inhale the powder deeply and steadily.
• Do not use this medicine for sudden asthma symptoms; keep a quick-relief inhaler for rescue use if prescribed.
• Use it at the same time each day if your doctor tells you to take it regularly.
• Rinse your mouth and spit after use to help lower the risk of oral thrush and hoarseness.
• Follow your prescriber’s exact schedule; do not take extra capsules unless told to do so.

Each Bunase 200 mcg Rotacap provides 200 mcg of budesonide per capsule. The number of inhalations per day depends on the patient’s age, asthma severity, and response, and the doctor may adjust the schedule; it should not be changed on your own. This strength is a prescribed maintenance dose, not a universal starting dose, and the maximum daily amount should only be whatever your clinician specifically orders.

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
• Mouth irritation
• Oral thrush (more likely if you do not rinse your mouth)
• Headache

• Bunase 200 mcg Rotacap is not a rescue inhaler for sudden asthma attacks.
• Rinse and spit after each use to reduce the chance of oral fungal infection.
• Use caution if you have glaucoma, cataracts, tuberculosis, or other infections.
• Do not stop asthma treatment suddenly without medical advice, especially if you have been using it regularly.
• If you are switching from oral steroids or using other inhaled steroids, your doctor may need to monitor you closely.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver problems.
• Avoid using the capsule by mouth; it is designed only for inhalation with the correct device.

• Other corticosteroids, including oral, inhaled, nasal, or topical steroid products
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, or ritonavir, which can raise budesonide levels
• Certain antifungal or antiviral medicines that affect steroid metabolism
• Live vaccines may need special consideration if your immune system is suppressed
• Other asthma medicines may be combined, but only as directed by your prescriber

Store Bunase 200 mcg Rotacap in its original strip/box at room temperature, protected from moisture and kept out of reach of children.