Beclate Rotacaps - 100 mcg
Available Dosages
| Description | N/A |
|---|---|
| SKU | 104 |
| Generic For | Beclovent |
| Strength | 100 mcg |
| Active Ingredient | Beclomethasone Dipropionate |
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Beclate Rotacaps - 100 mcg – Affordable Beclovent Alternative
What is Beclate Rotacaps 100mcg used for?
Beclate Rotacaps 100mcg contain beclomethasone dipropionate 100mcg in a dry powder inhaler rotacap format. It is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) used for the regular preventative maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children. Beclomethasone reduces airway inflammation, preventing asthma symptoms, reducing exacerbation frequency, and decreasing reliance on short-acting reliever inhalers. It is one of the oldest and most established ICS agents, with a long safety and efficacy track record in asthma management.
How does beclomethasone work to control asthma?
Beclomethasone dipropionate is an inhaled glucocorticoid that acts topically on airway mucosa, suppressing the inflammatory cascade underlying asthma. It inhibits eosinophil activation, stabilises mast cells, reduces airway oedema, and decreases mucus hypersecretion. After 2–4 weeks of consistent daily use, airway hyperresponsiveness decreases, morning peak flow improves, and nocturnal and exercise-induced symptoms reduce. Beclomethasone does not provide immediate bronchodilation — salbutamol is used for that.
How should Beclate Rotacaps 100mcg be used?
Load one Beclate Rotacap into the Rotahaler device. Close the device to pierce the capsule shell. Breathe out fully away from the inhaler, then place the mouthpiece to your lips and inhale forcefully and deeply. Hold breath for 10 seconds, then exhale. Check the capsule is empty. Typical adult dose: 1–2 rotacaps twice daily (200–400mcg/day). Rinse mouth and gargle with water after each use to prevent oral thrush. Store rotacaps at room temperature in their foil strips.
How long should I use Beclate 100mcg before expecting results?
Beclomethasone's anti-inflammatory effect builds over 1–4 weeks of regular twice-daily use. Initial improvements in nighttime coughing and wheeze frequency are often noticed within 7–10 days. Full benefit — including peak flow improvement and reduction in rescue inhaler use — takes 4–8 weeks of consistent use. Do not stop Beclate because of apparent lack of effect in the first 1–2 weeks. Asthma control should be reassessed formally at 4–8 weeks to determine if dose adjustment is needed.
Is Beclate 100mcg safe for long-term daily use?
Beclomethasone 100–200mcg twice daily is safe for long-term use in adults and children. At these doses, systemic absorption is low and significant corticosteroid side effects are uncommon. Long-term studies show no clinically significant reduction in growth velocity in children at low ICS doses. Oral thrush and hoarseness are the most common practical concerns — both minimised by consistent mouth rinsing. Regular asthma reviews every 3–6 months allow stepwise dose reduction when full control is maintained.
Who should not use Beclate Rotacaps 100mcg?
Beclate Rotacaps should not be used as a rescue inhaler for acute bronchospasm. They are contraindicated in patients with acute severe asthma or status asthmaticus. Patients with milk protein allergy should use a pMDI formulation instead (lactose is used as a carrier in DPI rotacaps). Active pulmonary tuberculosis requires specialist assessment before ICS use. It should not be used in children under 4 years who cannot use rotahaler devices correctly. Always use the lowest effective dose.
How does Beclate 100mcg compare to Flixotide/fluticasone 100mcg?
Beclomethasone 100mcg and fluticasone propionate 100mcg are both ICS agents, but fluticasone is approximately twice as potent per microgram. Fluticasone 100mcg is therefore equivalent to approximately 200mcg of beclomethasone. Both are effective low-to-medium dose ICS options. Beclomethasone has a long track record and lower cost; fluticasone has lower systemic bioavailability from the swallowed fraction. For equivalent ICS dosing, beclomethasone 200mcg ≈ fluticasone 100mcg.
Is Beclate the same as QVAR or Clenil?
Beclate Rotacaps contain beclomethasone dipropionate in a dry powder rotacap. QVAR and Clenil Modulite are pMDI (pressurised metered dose inhaler) formulations of beclomethasone. QVAR uses an HFA propellant with an extra-fine particle size that delivers drug deeper into small airways and has higher potency per microgram than standard beclomethasone (QVAR 100mcg ≈ standard BDP 200mcg). Beclate Rotacaps are standard-particle beclomethasone; QVAR is extrafine beclomethasone — not directly equivalent per microgram.
Can I order Beclate Rotacaps from PremiumRxDrugs with international shipping?
Yes. PremiumRxDrugs.com ships Beclate Rotacaps and other respiratory medications internationally to the USA, UK, Australia, and many other countries. Our genuine manufacturer-verified medicines, competitive pricing, and free worldwide shipping on qualifying orders make us a reliable source for patients managing asthma with daily ICS therapy.
What side effects does Beclate 100mcg commonly cause?
Oral candidiasis (thrush) and hoarseness (dysphonia) are the most common side effects, caused by steroid deposition in the mouth. Rinsing the mouth and gargling after every dose significantly reduces the risk. Throat irritation and occasional coughing after inhalation are also reported. At low doses (100–200mcg daily), systemic side effects are rare. Higher doses used long-term may cause skin bruising, cataracts, or mild adrenal effects — monitoring is recommended for high-dose, long-term users.
What precautions should I take when using Beclate Rotacaps 100mcg?
Always rinse mouth and gargle after use. Use Beclate daily even when well — it prevents inflammation that causes attacks. Keep a salbutamol reliever inhaler for acute symptoms. If you need your reliever more than twice a week, consult your doctor. Learn correct Rotahaler technique — insufficient inspiratory flow reduces drug delivery. Children on ICS should have growth measured 6-monthly. Carry a steroid card if on high-dose ICS. Never stop abruptly without medical advice.
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