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Uses of Salflu 500 Rotacap

Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Side effects of Salflu 500 Rotacap

Nausea
Vomiting
Respiratory tract infection
Fungal infection of mouth
Sore throat
Headache
Hoarseness of voice
Cough
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Increased heart rate

How to use Salflu 500 Rotacap

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 Salflu 500 Rotacap works

Salflu 500 Rotacap is a combination of two medicines: Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Fluticasone Propionate is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

Quick Tips

This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
It should be taken at the same time each day.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Salflu 500 Rotacap can lower blood potassium level.
Only miniscule amounts of Salflu 500 Rotacap may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Salflu 500 Rotacap. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Salflu 500 Rotacap 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Salflu 500 Rotacap is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
– Driving: No interaction found/established
– Kidney: No interaction found/established
– Liver: No interaction found/established