Composition of the drug and release form
Rotokan is produced from several medicinal herbs in the form of a dark brown liquid with an orange tint and a specific aroma. Plant extracts are obtained using a solution of alcohol in water.
Rotokan contains extracts:
- chamomile - 2 parts;
- calendula officinalis - 1 part;
- common yarrow - 1 part.
Rotokan solution contains tannins, quercetin, chamazulene, B vitamins and others. Ethanol enhances the antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects of plants.
The release form of the drug is a liquid extract intended for topical use and oral use. The solution is contained in brown glass dropper bottles or jars (for hospitals) of 25, 50, 90, 100 and 110 ml.
Medicinal properties
Rotokan has a complex effect. The combination of bioactive plant substances provides the therapeutic effects of Rotokan in dental and ENT practice.
Chamomile ingredients have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antispasmodic effects. Azulenes in the raw material have anti-allergenic and bacteriostatic effects. Calendula enhances the antimicrobial and other properties of the drug.
Herbal phytoncides are destructive to pathogenic microorganisms. Lycopene and carotenoids have an antioxidant effect, that is, they prevent cell destruction due to free radical attack.
Rotokan has local hemostatic and healing effects due to flavonoids, terpenoids and tannins of yarrow.
The medicinal components in the composition help stop bleeding in the oral cavity. The mechanism of action of the drug is aimed at accelerating blood clotting and reducing blood flow in the affected area of the mucosa.
Indications
Rotocan in dentistry and ENT practice is used for inflammation of various etiologies. The causes of pain, swelling, and bleeding of the mucous membrane are microbes and damage, including burns.
Rotokan for stomatitis acts on fungal and bacterial infections. The remedy is more effective at the initial stage of the disease.
Indications for the use of Rotokan for dental diseases:
- aphthous and erosive stomatitis in the form of ulcerative lesions of the mucous membranes of the lips and cheeks;
- ulcerative necrotizing gingivostomatitis;
- infection of dental alveoli;
- periodontitis;
- periodontal disease;
- gingivitis.
The drug is used for rinsing for diseases of the tongue, pharynx and larynx. The herbal remedy reduces the manifestations of the inflammatory process during glossitis, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis.
Treatment with Rotokan alone is less effective than a combination of rinsing with a solution and using other medications and folk remedies.
The use of Rotokan internally helps with the following problems of the digestive tract:
- gastritis with low acidity of gastric contents;
- enterocolitis of various origins;
- chronic enteritis and colitis;
- functional dyspepsia;
- gastroduodenitis.
In gastroenterology, the drug is prescribed as part of complex therapy. In addition to ingesting the solution, it is necessary to take antispasmodics, enzyme and other drugs, and follow a diet.
Gargling for children
Small children under 3 years of age are not recommended to use rinsing solutions as a treatment method. At this age, the child will not be able to correctly perform what is required of him, there is a risk of choking or drinking the solution. Until the age of three, it is better to use other dosage forms. In older children, lavage of the oropharynx is used as an element of complex therapy for tonsillitis.
Children are more likely than adults to experience drug intolerance and allergic reactions due to the fact that the immune system is still developing. When rinsing a child, there is always a risk of swallowing the drug. If ingested, peroxide is toxic to the body, and the effectiveness of a solution with a lower concentration is controversial, so peroxide for gargling in children is not recommended. In all cases of tonsillitis in children, consultation and examination by a doctor is necessary. The health of our children is the most important thing!
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What is rotokan used for?
The drug helps reduce pain during inflammation of the mucous surfaces of the upper respiratory tract, stomach, and rectum. Thanks to the use of the solution, the risk of purulent complications is reduced. Epithelization of the mucous membrane occurs faster.
What does Rotokan help with dental diseases:
- bleeding during tooth extraction;
- damage to the mucosa;
- oral infection;
- painful sensations.
Not all areas of application are described in the official instructions for the drug, since it was created and tested only for certain groups of diseases. During the use of the product, new directions appeared.
Rotokan for flux is a good antiseptic for the oral cavity. The solution is convenient to use at home, at work, on the road. Using a herbal preparation allows you to reduce the use of analgesics.
Rotokan for sore throat is a symptomatic remedy that reduces the intensity of local manifestations of the inflammatory process. Rinse should be so that the solution gets onto the mucous membrane of the pharynx and tonsils.
Inflammation in acute tonsillitis occurs in the palatine tonsils. Gargling with Rotokan for a sore throat helps to quickly get rid of discomfort in the throat. The mucous membrane heals faster, the protective properties of the tonsils are restored.
Rotocan for pharyngitis and tracheitis is mainly used for inhalation during the temperature-free period of the disease. The same procedures help ease breathing when you have a runny nose.
Rotokan is used for coughs to better liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract. The components of the plant extract activate the body's defenses (immunity).
Rotokan in gynecology is used for sitz baths. The procedure is prescribed for inflammatory and infectious diseases: thrush, vaginitis, colpitis.
In dermatocosmetology practice, there are methods for using Rotokan for acne and acne, minor skin damage (cuts, abrasions, cracks, ulcers). The product is applied to disinfect and stimulate healing.
Rinse during pregnancy
The state of a woman's immune system changes during pregnancy. Although the drug is safe for use by expectant mothers, it is impossible to predict whether an allergic reaction will occur or not. For proper diagnosis and treatment, consult a specialist. The health of your unborn child is in your hands.
To prevent complications and progression of the disease, it is possible to use more gentle means of local treatment of acute tonsillitis. In modern conditions, there are many safe and effective medications. The doctor will choose the drug that best suits you for treatment.
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Methods and types of use of the product
The drug is recommended for treatment at the initial signs of the disease. Rotokan for gargling is used at the first symptoms of acute respiratory infections, pharyngitis, sore throat:
- itching;
- soreness;
- pain in the throat;
- hoarseness of voice.
Immediately before using the product, prepare its aqueous solution. How to use Rotokan for rinsing your mouth and throat:
- Shake the bottle with the extract.
- Measure out 1 tsp. medicinal liquid.
- Add the medicine to warm water with a volume of 200-250 ml.
- The solution in the cup should have a temperature of 36-37°C.
- First, rinse your mouth with clean water (30 seconds).
- Then rinse with a diluted preparation (1-2 minutes).
- In total, 2-3 procedures are required per day (children over 12 years old) or 4-5 (adults).
If Rotocan for local procedures is well tolerated, increase the amount of the drug to 2-3 spoons per 200 ml. water (for adults).
The method of preparing Rotokan for rinsing gums does not differ from that described above.
The prepared solution is used for applications for diseases of the oral mucosa. Moisten a sterile bandage and apply to the affected area on the inner surface of the cheeks or gums for 15-20 minutes.
Rotokan is used after tooth extraction for periodontal diseases. Thin turundas moistened with a solution of the drug are inserted into the gum pockets or into the hole at the site of the extracted tooth. The duration of exposure is 20 minutes, the frequency of application is 1 time per day. A total of 4-6 procedures are performed.
Rotokan is used for inhalation with a nebulizer for infectious diseases: acute respiratory infections, sore throat, pharyngitis, tracheitis. To prepare the working solution you will need 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml.) products per 100 ml. saline solution (bought at the pharmacy). Inhalations are performed for 2-7 days while the symptoms of the disease persist.
In gastroenterology, Rotokan is prescribed for oral administration of an aqueous solution:
- 1 tsp. dilute the drug in 200 ml. water.
- Drink half a glass.
Take the drug half an hour before meals 3 to 4 times a day. You can drink the solution 40-60 minutes after eating. The course is from 2 to 3 weeks.
For microenemas for inflammation of the colon, 50-100 ml are used. diluted in water (a teaspoon per glass of water).
Before the procedure, a cleansing enema is performed. Multiplicity 1-2 times a day. Course - up to 6 days.
Rotokan is used in its pure form for the treatment of skin diseases. A cotton swab is moistened with the extract and applied pointwise to acne, pimples, wounds, and abrasions.
If you prepare a solution of 2 tsp. in a partial glass of water, you will get an antiseptic, tonic for oily and combination skin prone to acne.
Proportions: how to dilute peroxide
A gargle for adults is prepared according to the following recipe: 1 tablespoon of pharmaceutical hydrogen peroxide (3%) is diluted in 200 milliliters of water.
Note! If, at this concentration, during rinsing you feel an increase in sore throat, rawness or other unpleasant sensations, you should refuse treatment with peroxide, since these symptoms may indicate an individual intolerance to the drug.
After completing the procedure, it is necessary to rinse your mouth to remove any remaining hydrogen peroxide. To do this, you can make a neutralizing solution of salt and soda. In a glass of boiled water at a comfortable temperature, dissolve 0.5 teaspoon of salt and the same amount of soda; brewed chamomile, sage or boiled water are also suitable.
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Contraindications, side effects, overdose
Rotocan is not prescribed to persons who have been diagnosed with individual hypersensitivity to individual components of the extract or to the drug as a whole. Among the ingredients there is ethanol - about 30 ml. in every 100 ml. extract.
- Due to the presence of alcohol, Rotokan contraindications include alcoholism, serious illnesses and brain injuries.
- Rotokan is not prescribed during pregnancy, severe renal and liver failure.
- Age limit is under 18 years of age.
- Rotokan is contraindicated during breastfeeding.
Children's dosages are not indicated in the instructions. Sometimes Rotokan solution is given to children over 12 years of age for rinsing and inhalation, but only after consultation with a pediatrician.
Among the undesirable effects of the drug are allergic reactions in the form of:
- redness;
- itchy skin;
- rashes;
- nausea;
- vomiting.
In case of an overdose, dizziness may occur. The symptoms will be similar to those of alcohol intoxication. It is necessary to stop using the extract and rinse the stomach.
Rules for gargling with peroxide
To make the procedure comfortable and safe, you must follow simple rules:
- Treatment should be carried out after meals.
- Before the session, you should rinse your mouth with plain water to remove any remaining food.
- For better rinsing, you should take a sip of the solution into your mouth, throw back your head and, for 10 seconds, treat the back wall of the pharynx and tonsils. Then spit out the solution completely.
- When the solution is finished, rinse your mouth with water with salt and soda, a decoction of chamomile or sage, or regular boiled water will also do.
- After finishing the procedure, do not eat or drink for 30 minutes.
Gargling with peroxide can be hazardous to health if the dilution is incorrect. A “stronger” solution damages the mucous membrane and can do more harm than good, while a weaker one does not have a pronounced therapeutic effect.
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Analogues of the drug
The medicine Rotokan is unique in its composition. Among the complete analogues one can name the drug Rotocan Vilar. The product has exactly the same composition and indications.
Other Rotokan analogues differ in their mechanism of action in their composition and in that they are not intended for oral use. This is Miramistin, Chlorhexidine. Rotokan for tonsillitis is replaced with Stomatidin, Iodinol.
Stopangin and Hexoral aerosols and sprays are used for the same diseases. Rotokan for inflammation of the gums and similar problems of the oral cavity is replaced with Maraslavin or Stomatidin.
Compared to almost all of the listed products, Rotokan is 3 times cheaper.
Analogs by mechanism of action for use in gastroenterology: Treatment and prophylactic collection No. 3, Gastroflox herbal tea. Keep in mind that the compositions of the drugs are different, the lists of indications and methods of use will also be different.
