Description
Product Overview
Seroflo 250 Rotacap is a combination inhalation medication designed to help open the airways and make breathing easier. It is used in the treatment of asthma (characterized by wheezing, tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition where airflow to the lungs is obstructed.
This medication is intended to be used regularly as prescribed by your doctor. The benefits of Seroflo may start to be noticeable after a few days, but full effect usually takes a few weeks. For the best results, it is important to continue using the inhaler even when you don’t have symptoms, as this indicates the medicine is working. Note: This inhaler is not meant for emergency relief of sudden asthma attacks. In case of a sudden attack, use your quick-relief inhaler.
Salt Composition / Key Ingredients
- Salmeterol (50 mcg): A long-acting bronchodilator that helps open the airways by relaxing the surrounding muscles.
- Fluticasone Propionate (250 mcg): A corticosteroid that works by reducing inflammation in the airways, preventing swelling and narrowing that can lead to difficulty breathing.
How to Use
- Inhalation Instructions: Do not swallow the Rotacap. Follow the directions provided on the label carefully.
- Place the capsule in the base of the Rotahaler device (not in the mouthpiece).
- Twist the mouthpiece completely until you hear a click.
- Breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece.
- Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds to allow the medication to take effect.
- If any powder remains in the Rotahaler, repeat the process.
How Seroflo Rotacap Works
Seroflo 250 Rotacap is a combination of two medicines:
- Salmeterol (50 mcg): A long-acting bronchodilator that helps relax and widen the muscles around the airways, facilitating easier airflow.
- Fluticasone Propionate (250 mcg): A steroid that reduces airway inflammation by blocking the release of inflammatory chemicals, which helps prevent the swelling and narrowing of the airways that can make breathing difficult.
Together, these two ingredients help ease breathing, reduce asthma and COPD symptoms, and improve the quality of life for patients.
Precautions / Restrictions
- Consult your doctor: Before using Seroflo, inform your doctor if you have any history of kidney or liver disease. Your dosage may need to be adjusted.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor to confirm if this medication is safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- Smoking: Smoking can worsen the symptoms of asthma or COPD, so it is advisable to avoid smoking to improve the effectiveness of the treatment.
Side Effects
Common side effects are usually mild and improve as your body adjusts to the medication. However, if they persist or cause concern, speak with your healthcare provider:
- Common side effects:
- Cough
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasal and throat passages)
- Sinus inflammation
- Stomach discomfort
- Fungal infections of the mouth or throat
- Voice changes (hoarseness)
- Headache
- Aggressive behavior
- Dry mouth
If you experience any unusual or severe reactions, it is important to contact your doctor immediately.
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Cipla Ltd.
