Specification | |
US Brand Name | Albuterol Rotacaps |
Strength | 200 mcg |
Generic Name | Salbutamol |
Manufacturer | Cipla |
Pharmaceutical Form | Rotacaps |
How
it works
Asthalin Rotacaps 200 mcg
contains an ingredient namely Salbutamol, which in turn belongs to
bronchodilators class of medicines. It is used to treat asthma and other
breathing problems. It is also used to treat wheezing. It relaxes the muscles
in the airways of the lungs. And it helps opening the opening the airways thus
enabling the lungs to breathe easier.
Important
information about Salbutamol
Before going for this
medicine without doctor’s prescription, it should be compared against the good
it can do for you. Oral syringe should be used to measure the dose. It
should not be recommended if the breathing problem occurs suddenly. Mouth
should be rinsed after using it, to avoid irritation. The other medicine used
along with this medicine may create some medical problems. Tell the doctor in
advance before starting this medicine.
Dosage
information
The usual dosage depends
upon the body weight and several medical conditions. Don’t swallow it. For
adults, recommended dose is 200-400 mcg. For children up to the age of 12 years
it is advised to take 200 mcg. It should be inhaled 2 to 4 times in a day. It
should be taken by the doctor’s prescription. Don’t stop taking it or changing
it without consulting the doctor or pharmacist.
Strengths
available
Only 200 mcg is
available.
What
if you miss a dose?
If you forgot taking any
dose, just take it as and when you remember but it should not be doubled. There
should be gap between each dose.
What
if you overdose?
On taking the overdose of
the medicine, please consult the doctor and follow the advice. So that there
should not be any harm to you due to overdose.
Things
to be taken care of
§ Keep this medicine at
normal room temperature
§ Don’t give this medicine
to the children of age less than 2 years
§ It should be protected
from moisture and light
§ It should be kept out of
children’s reach.
§ Don’t dispose of
medicines in dustbin or waste water
§ Don’t take it if you are
allergic to Salbutamol
Side
Effects
Medicine’s effect is
different for every one. A few of the problems which may be there as:
§ Fast heart rate
§ headache
§ tremors
§ throat or mouth
irritation
§ muscle cramps
§ hyperactivity
§ hypersensitivity
reactions
Interaction
with other drugs
Generally, it is said
that certain medicines should not be taken together whereas a few of the
medicines can never interact when taken together. It is not recommended to take
this medicine with any of the below mentioned because, these may interact and
cause harmful effects to the body.
§ Acebutolol
§ Amineptine
§ Atenolol
§ Atomoxetine
§ Befunolol
§ Dibenzepin
§ Doxepin
§ Esmolol
§ Melitracen
§ Methylene Blue