Aerocort Rotacap Capsule

Composition

Each capsule contains:

Beclomethasone Dipropionate IP a a 100 mcg

Levosalbutamol SulA-phate equivalent to Levosalbutamol a a 100 mcg

Excipient a a a a .q.s
Dosage Form

Dry powder for inhalation
Pharmacology

AEROCORT Rotacaps are a combination of beclomethasone dipropionate and levosalbutamol, which have different modes of action and show additive effects.

Levosalbutamol is the active (R)-enantiomer of the racemate, salbutamol. It is a single-isomer, beta2-agonist that differs from racemic salbutamol by the elimination of (S)-salbutamol, which is inactive. Levosalbutamol has a highly selective action on the recepA-tors in bronchial muscle, resulting in bronchodilation.

Beclomethasone dipropionate is a synthetic glucoA-corticoid with a potent anti-inflammatory activity and weak mineralocorticoid actiA-vity. This combination of levosalbutamol and beclomethasone dipropionate is specially provided for those patients who require regular doses of both drugs for treatment of their obstructive airways disease.