Foracort G 400 Rotacaps is used as a maintenance treatment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).

Foracort G 400 Rotacaps contains Formoterol fumarate dihydrate (bronchodilator), glycopyrrolate (anticholinergic), and budesonide (corticosteroid). Formoterol fumarate dihydrate works by relaxing muscles and widening the lungs' airways. Glycopyrrolate reduces secretions in the airways. Budesonide is a corticosteroid that acts on nasal lining cells and prevents the release of certain chemicals that cause inflammation.

Foracort G 400 Rotacaps may cause certain side effects such as oral thrush, cough, difficulty breathing, chills, back pain, muscle spasms, low blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. This medicine is for inhalation only. Before using, check the labelled instructions carefully.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Foracort G 400 Rotacaps . Before taking $ name, let your doctor know if you have any history of liver/kidney disease, glaucoma, asthma, heart disease, seizures, weak immune system, osteoporosis, diabetes, or medication history of anticholinergics, atropine, other LABA drugs, antifungal, or anti-HIV medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Foracort G 400 Rotacaps . This medicine is contraindicated for use in asthma patients.

Foracort G 400 Rotacaps is a combination medicine containing Formoterol fumarate dihydrate, Glycopyrrolate, and Budesonide. Formoterol fumarate dihydrate works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Glycopyrrolate reduces secretions in the airways. Budesonide is a corticosteroid that acts on nasal lining cells and prevents the release of certain chemicals that cause inflammatory reactions. Thus, it provides relief from COPD.

• Headache
• Oral thrush
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Upper respiratory tract infections
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Hypotension
• Feeling tired
• Diarrhoea
• Back pain
• Muscle spasms

Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor if you observe any allergic reactions or are known to be allergic to any ingredients. This medicine is contraindicated for use in asthma patients, acute episodes of COPD, and the use of other LABA drugs, as it can cause serious side effects. Foracort G 400 Rotacaps may cause glaucoma, oropharyngeal candidiasis, adrenal suppression, cardiovascular effects, paradoxical bronchospasm, serious anaphylactic reactions, hypokalaemia, hyperglycaemia, pneumonia and deterioration of disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any conditions like liver/kidney disease, glaucoma, asthma, heart disease, seizures, weak immune system, osteoporosis, diabetes, thyroid disorders, prostate/bladder problems, a serious infection, or medication history of anticholinergics, atropine, other LABA drugs, antifungal or anti-HIV medicines if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Foracort G 400 Rotacaps . Foracort G 400 Rotacaps is not recommended for children as the safety is not established. This medicine may cause harm to the developing baby. Hence, it is advised to inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Foracort G 400 Rotacaps may interact with other long-acting bronchodilators (salbutamol, vilanterol, olodaterol, indacaterol), anticholinergic drugs (ipratropium, tiotropium, aclidinium), medicines to induce labour (oxytocin), antithyroid agent (levothyroxine), antidepressants (imipramine, amitriptyline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), HIV medicines (atazanavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, cobicistat, saquinavir), etc.

Drug-Food Interactions: Foracort G 400 Rotacaps may interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid consuming grapefruit or its juice with Foracort G 400 Rotacaps as it may lead to severe adverse effects. Also, it is safe to limit alcohol and caffeine intake.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, diabetes, hypokalaemia, glaucoma, osteoporosis, heart, liver, or adrenal gland problems before taking Foracort G 400 Rotacaps .

• SALBUTAMOL
• VILANTEROL
• INDACATEROL
• IPRATROPIUM
• ACLIDINIUM
• TIOTROPIUM
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• IMIPRAMINE
• ITRACONAZOLE
• KETOCONAZOLE
• ATAZANAVIR
• RITONAVIR
• SAQUINAVIR

• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
• Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
• Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Foracort G 400 Rotacaps and irritate the lungs, worsening breathing problems.

• Regular blood sugar levels and blood pressure monitoring are recommended while taking Foracort G 400 Rotacaps .
• Your doctor may also suggest a blood test of the liver/kidney and CBC to check for any abnormalities in the results.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The primary cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).