Main Ingredient: Fluticasone
Rotadisk is a type of orally inhaled corticosteroids given to treat chronic symptoms of asthma. Rotadisk should not be given during an asthma attack as it is used as a preventive drug. Rotadisk works by preventing and reducing inflammation in the lungs and bronchial membranes. In order to be effective Rotadisk should be used regularly, as directed.
ROTADISC WARNING
Rotadisk should not be used during an asthma attack.
Avoid Rotadisk if you are allergic or sensitive to corticosteroids.
Pituitary gland suppression may occur when oral corticosteroid is combined with inhaler corticosteroid.
Inform your physician if you have tuberculosis or osteoporosis.
Corticosteroid inhalers like Rotadisk are not recommended for children age under 6.
ROTADISK SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects of Rotadisk may include dry mouth, throat
irritation,
and headache. Rare side effects of Rotadisk may include
cough, nausea, eczema, hoarseness, phlegm, and fungal infection of the
mouth and throat.
ROTADISK INTERACTION
Use caution when combining oral corticosteroid with Rotadisk. Interaction with other drugs has not yet been reported.
ROTADISK AND PREGNANCY
As with any medicine, inform you physician if you are or planning to become pregnant as use of large amount of corticosteroid during pregnancy may retard fetal development.
As a precaution nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Rotadisk.
ROTADISK DOSES
Children 6-12 years:
2 inhalations 3-4 times a day. Not to exceed 8
in a day.
Adults and Children 12 and older:
3 inhalations 3-4 times a day. Not
to exceed 12 in a day.
ROTADISK OVERDOSE
In case of Rotadisk overdose, seek medical help right away.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Avoid taking a double dose.
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