- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Dec 4, 2023
AEROCORT INHALER
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Product Overview
Composition: Levosalbutamol (50mcg) + Beclometasone (50mcg)
AEROCORT INHALER is a combination of Beclomethasone and Levosalbutamol which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-asthmatic drugs. It is used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It relieves wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and chest tightness caused due to narrowing of airways.
Before using AEROCORT INHALER inform your doctor if you have any lung infections, liver problems, kidney problems or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, hypertension, fits, thyroid problems or currently taking or recently took any other steroid medication as a precaution.
Uses
Asthma
Side Effect
Common side effects:
Hoarseness of voice
Headache
Dizziness
Pharyngitis
Vomiting
Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
Dryness in mouth
Cough
- Application site irritation
- Nausea
- Gastrointestinal motility disorder
- Thrush
- Throat irritation
How to use
Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.
How It works
Aerocort Inhaler is a combination of two medicines: Levosalbutamol and Beclometasone. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Beclometasone is a steroid medicine. It acts by stopping the release of certain natural substances in body that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Safety Advice for AEROCORT INHALER
Pregnancy
Aerocort Inhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
Aerocort Inhaler is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Allergy
Do not use AEROCORT INHALER if you are allergic to levosalbutamol or beclomethasone dipropionate.
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