Seroflo 500 Rotacaps (Salmeterol / Fluticasone)
Price range: $11.40 through $29.80
Seroflo 500 Rotacaps (Salmeterol / Fluticasone) are inhalation capsules used for long-term control of asthma or COPD symptoms. They’re delivered with a Rotahaler, which delivers a bronchodilator and an inhaled steroid that help keep airways open and reduce inflammation. Not meant for sudden breathing attacks. Use only as directed by your clinician.
| Active Ingredient: | Salmeterol/Fluticasone |
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| Indication: | Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) |
| Manufacturer: | Cipla Limited |
| Packaging: | 30 rotacaps in 1 bottle |
| Strength: | 500mcg |
| Delivery Time: | 6 To 15 days |
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Seroflo 500 Rotacaps (Salmeterol / Fluticasone)
| Variant | Price | Units | Quantity | Add to Cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Rotacap/s | $11.40 | $0.38 / Rotacaps | ||
| 60 Rotacap/s | $20.60 | $0.34 / Rotacaps | ||
| 90 Rotacap/s | $29.80 | $0.33 / Rotacaps |
What is Seroflo 500 Rotacaps (Salmeterol/Fluticasone)?
Seroflo 500 Rotacaps (Salmeterol/Fluticasone) are a maintenance inhaler medication designed for people who need steady, day-to-day control of breathing symptoms, not quick relief.
If you deal with ongoing wheeze, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or frequent flare-ups from asthma or COPD, combination therapy like this is often used when a single medicine is not enough.
This product combines two well-known respiratory medicines:
- Salmeterol (a long-acting bronchodilator, often called a LABA) helps relax the muscles around the airways, keeping them open longer.
- Flixonase Nasal Spray (Fluticasone Propionate) (an inhaled corticosteroid, often called an ICS): helps reduce swelling and irritation inside the airways over time.
People like combination options because they target both the “tight airways” and the “inflamed airways.” That said, results are not usually instant. Many people notice steadier breathing after consistent use, while full benefit can take longer depending on how sensitive your airways are and how regularly you use it.
How Seroflo 500 Rotacaps are used
Seroflo Rotacaps are not pills and should not be swallowed. Each capsule is intended to be placed into a Rotahaler-style dry powder inhaler. When you inhale through the device, the powder is pulled into your lungs.
A few practical points that matter more than most people realize:
- Technique is a big deal. With dry powder inhalers, you usually need a firm, deep inhale to pull the medicine in properly. If the technique is off, you may not get the full dose.
- Rinse your mouth after each dose (and spit). This can lower the chance of oral thrush (a yeast infection in the mouth) and hoarseness, which can happen with inhaled steroids.
- This is not a rescue medicine. If you’re having a sudden asthma attack or fast-worsening breathing, you typically need a quick-relief inhaler your clinician has prescribed (often albuterol). If you don’t have one, ask about it.
What to expect and what to watch for
- Like any inhaled LABA/ICS combination, side effects can happen. Some people notice throat irritation, hoarseness, cough, headache, or a bad taste.
- Because salmeterol can affect the heart and muscles in some people, you might also see tremor, nervousness, or a faster heartbeat, especially if you’re sensitive to stimulants.
Call a clinician promptly if you notice:
- Breathing that gets worse right after a dose,
- signs of infection that feel unusual or persistent,
- chest pain, severe palpitations, or fainting,
- white patches in the mouth that do not improve (possible thrush).
For COPD patients, inhaled steroids can slightly increase the risk of certain respiratory infections in some cases. This risk is not the same for everyone, so it’s worth discussing your personal history of pneumonia, smoking, or immune issues with your prescriber.
Medication interactions and precautions
Make sure your prescriber knows about all medicines and supplements you take. Some drug types that may require extra caution include:
- certain antifungals or HIV antivirals (they can raise steroid levels),
- beta-blockers (may blunt bronchodilator effects),
- other long-acting bronchodilators (doubling up can increase side effects),
- medicines that can affect heart rhythm.
If you have heart rhythm problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, or seizure history, it’s smart to flag that before starting or changing the dose.
Available Strengths (Other Dosages)
Seroflo Rotacaps are commonly found in these strengths (brand availability can vary):
- Seroflo Multihaler 500
- Seretide 250mcg Evohaler (Salmeterol/Fluticasone)
- Seretide 50mcg/250mcg Accuhaler (Salmeterol/Fluticasone)
- Seroflo 100 Rotacaps (Salmeterol 50 mcg + Fluticasone 100 mcg)
- Seroflo 250 Rotacaps (Salmeterol 50 mcg + Fluticasone 250 mcg)
- Seroflo 500 Rotacaps (Salmeterol 50 mcg + Fluticasone 500 mcg)
Your clinician chooses the strength based on symptom control, flare-up history, and side effects.
Alternatives Already on the Market
If Seroflo 500 Rotacaps are not a fit, clinicians may consider alternatives such as:
- Advair Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol)
- Wixela Inhub (fluticasone/salmeterol, generic-style option)
- AirDuo RespiClick (fluticasone/salmeterol in a different device)
- Breo Ellipta (fluticasone/vilanterol, once daily for some patients)
- Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol)
- Dulera (mometasone/formoterol)
- Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol, more common in COPD plans)
The “best” alternative often comes down to device preference, dosing schedule, insurance coverage, and how your lungs respond.
FAQs About Seroflo 500 Rotacaps
Do Seroflo 500 Rotacaps contain lactose or milk proteins?
Some dry powder inhalation products use lactose as a carrier. Check the pack insert and ask a pharmacist if you have a severe milk protein allergy.
Can I use Seroflo 500 Rotacaps with a nebulizer?
No. Rotacaps are made for a Rotahaler-type device. Nebulizers use liquid solutions designed for nebulization.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Follow your prescriber’s instructions. Common guidance is to take it when you remember, unless it’s close to the next dose, but confirm with your plan.
Can I keep using it if I have a cold, flu, or sinus infection?
Many people continue controller therapy during minor illnesses, but worsening breathing, fever, or chest symptoms should be reviewed by a clinician.
Can Seroflo 500 Rotacaps be used in children?
Age eligibility depends on diagnosis, severity, and local labeling. A pediatric clinician should decide the appropriate product and dose.
| size | 30 Rotacap/s, 60 Rotacap/s, 90 Rotacap/s |
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