Maxiflo Forte Rotacaps

Short Description

Maxiflo Forte Rotacap is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) by relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.

Dosage Form

Rotacaps

Introduction

Maxiflo Forte Rotacap is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. It's important that you take the lowest dose needed to effectively control your asthma. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective so go on taking it even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it's doing its job. If you stop taking it your asthma and COPD may get worse.

Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until you hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process.

Side Effects

nausea vomiting respiratory tract infection fungal infections in the mouth headache hoarseness of voice sore throat cough musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain and increased heart rate

Breastfeeding Warning

Ask your doctor whether it's safe to take this medicine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Ask your doctor whether it's safe to take this medicine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Maxiflo Forte Rotacap is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Fluticasone Propionate is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together they make breathing easier.

Maxiflo Forte Rotacap is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe. This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed. It should be taken at the same time each day. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. Only miniscule amounts of Maxiflo Forte Rotacap may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence serious side effects are unlikely.