Budecort Rotacaps 100

Generic Name: Budesonide
Brand: Budecort
Company: Cipla Ltd.
Dosage Form: Rotacaps (for inhalation with Rotahaler device)
Pack Size: Strip of 30 rotacaps

Composition

Each rotacap contains:

• Budesonide 100 mcg

• Lactose monohydrate (excipient & carrier)

Category

• Anti-asthmatic / Controller Medication

• Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS)

Uses / Indications

Budecort Rotacaps 100 are prescribed for:

1. Asthma (mild to moderate) – long-term control & prevention.

2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

3. Chronic bronchitis & emphysema.

4. Prevents symptoms like wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and breathlessness.

How It Works

• Budesonide reduces airway inflammation, swelling, and mucus.

• Improves breathing and prevents flare-ups of asthma/COPD.

• Not a rescue medicine → only for maintenance therapy.

Dosage (General Guide – only as prescribed by doctor)

• Adults & Children (≥6 years): 1 rotacap twice daily.

• Not for sudden asthma attacks (rescue inhaler like Asthalin needed).

• Must be used only with a Rotahaler device.

How to Use (with Rotahaler)

1. Insert rotacap into the Rotahaler.

2. Twist to pierce the capsule.

3. Inhale powder deeply through mouthpiece.

4. Hold breath for a few seconds, then exhale.

5. Discard empty capsule after use.

Side Effects

Common: Throat irritation, hoarseness, oral thrush, cough, mild headache.
Serious (rare): Chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, allergic reaction.

Precautions & Warnings

• Not for emergency asthma relief.

• Rinse mouth after use to avoid fungal infection.

• Use cautiously in infections, TB, liver disease.

• Do not stop treatment suddenly.

• Use in pregnancy & breastfeeding only if prescribed.

Storage

• Store below 25–30°C, in a dry place.

• Keep in original strip until use.

• Keep away from children.