"Rotokan" refers to medicines that include natural ingredients. The drug has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used locally to eliminate inflammation of the mucous membrane in dentistry and gastroenterology.
What is included in the Rotokan solution
The medicine is in the form of a solution for external use. It is a brownish liquid that has a specific odor. The composition of the medication includes several main components:
- inflorescences of medicinal chamomile;
- marigold flowers;
- yarrow.
An additional component is a 40% alcohol solution. The solution for external use is dispensed from pharmacies in glass bottles of 25, 50 and 100 milliliters.
Due to the constituents of plant substances, the drug for external use has anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and antispasmodic pharmacological effects.
When appointed
The Rotokan solution is indicated for use in the following conditions:
- Stomatitis (a dental disease that manifests itself in the form of catarrhal, aphthous, ulcerative, necrotic lesions of the oral mucosa).
- Aphthous stomatitis (an inflammatory lesion of the oral mucosa, which is accompanied by a violation of the surface layer of the mucosa and the formation of ulcers).
- Ulcerative necrotic gingivostomatitis (inflammatory lesion of the gums and mucous membrane, which is characterized by the predominance of the alternative component, as well as a violation of the integrity of the tissues, their death and ulceration).
- Periodontitis (inflammatory damage to periodontal tissues, which is caused by progressive destruction of the normal structure of the alveolar process).
- Gastroduodenitis (an inflammatory disease of the mucous membrane of the duodenum).
- Enteritis (acute or chronic inflammatory process in the small intestine, in which the main functions of the intestine are disturbed).
- Colitis (a chronic lesion of the large intestine, which is characterized by a progressive course and the formation of ulcerative defects).
- Cholecystitis (acute inflammation that is localized in the gallbladder).
- Enterocolitis (acute and chronic lesions of the digestive system, which are characterized by inflammation of the small and large intestines).
- Laryngitis (a disease that damages the mucous membrane of the larynx).
- Pharyngitis (inflammatory lesion in the pharynx with a violation of its mucous membrane and lymphoid tissue).
- Glossitis (acute inflammatory lesion of the tissues of the tongue, which is caused by a change in its structure and is located only in the area of this organ).
- Gingivitis (inflammatory damage to the gums, in which there is no violation of the teeth).
- Adenoiditis (inflammation of the tonsils, which are located at the boundary between the upper and posterior walls of the nasopharynx).
- Chronic tonsillitis (damage to the upper respiratory system, which is characterized by a prolonged inflammatory process of the tonsils).
- Gynecological diseases.
Contraindications and side effects
The ban on the use of "Rotokan" is considered individual intolerance to the substances included in the composition, as well as damage to the liver and kidneys, traumatic brain injuries, alcoholism.
As a rule, the drug is well tolerated by patients. As the instructions for use say, the drug can very rarely cause the following unpleasant conditions:
- Allergic reactions in the form of a rash on the skin.
- Itching
- Urticaria (a disease of an allergic or toxic origin, which manifests itself in the form of red spots; the main symptom is unpleasant itching).
- Quincke's angioedema (an acute disease characterized by the rapid onset of local edema of the mucous membrane, as well as subcutaneous tissue and the epidermis itself).
- Anaphylactic shock (an allergic reaction that occurs due to repeated penetration of the allergen into the body).
- Hyperemia of the skin (a pathological condition that is characterized by an abundant flow of blood to a certain part of the body with severe hyperemia of the skin).
With the development of negative reactions, the medical specialist determines the possibility of further use of "Rotokan" individually.
How to apply the medicine
How to prepare a solution of "Rotokan" for gargling? Instructions for use indicate that the drug is used externally in the form of an aqueous solution, which is obtained by adding a teaspoon of tincture to a glass of warm water.
If necessary, you can prepare a more concentrated aqueous solution - 3 teaspoons per glass of water. Methods of use of "Rotokan" differ depending on indications.
To eliminate the inflammatory process of the oral mucosa, applications with a solution for about 20 minutes or gargling for two minutes three times a day are used. The average duration of therapy is five days. Apply a solution of "Rotokana" and to rinse the gums.
To treat periodontitis, the doctor injects turunda into the gum pocket for 20 minutes, which is well moistened with a solution. The procedure must be carried out once a day or every other day, in total, from 4 to 6 treatments are needed.
In diseases of the stomach and intestines, the solution is taken orally in one third of a glass 30 minutes before a meal or 1 hour after a meal three times a day. The duration of therapy varies from 2 to 3 weeks.
In inflammatory processes of the large intestine, the solution is used in the form of microclysters with a volume of 50-100 milliliters twice a day after a cleansing enema. The duration of treatment is from 4 to 6 days.
If necessary, the doctor can adjust the method of application and dosage of the medicine individually.
Microclysters
Before this procedure, you must first make a cleansing enema. "Rotokan" must be diluted by the standard method (1 teaspoon per 250 milliliters of water), after which apply from 50 to 100 ml of the resulting solution in the rectal cavity, from one to two times a day, for 6 days.
In dermatology
For external treatment of the skin, the Rotokan acne solution can be used in its pure form. Alcohol extract must be applied pointwise, treating wounds, as well as erosion or acne.
To care for problem skin, a diluted solution is used, applying it as a tonic and treating acne with a cotton pad. With this lotion you need to wipe the skin in the morning and evening hours.
"Rotokan" is bred for small patients in exactly the same proportions as an adult, there are no special nuances in the use of the drug.
The use of the drug in gynecology
Female doctors, as a rule, do not use Rotokan as a medicine for eliminating gynecological diseases, but each specialist has his own achievements and a certain attitude to certain means.
According to the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity who have tried the Rotokan on themselves, washing can be done under the following conditions:
- Candidiasis.
- Inflammatory diseases.
- Dry vagina.
But it is not recommended to carry out the Rotokan procedures before visiting the doctor, since first you need to establish a diagnosis, which will be difficult to do if all bacteria are eliminated at the time of the examination.
The drug for inhalation
Rotokan solution for nebulizer is also used. Inhalations are considered very effective in the treatment of diseases of the throat and nose. In a medical institution, inhalation is carried out using ultrasonic or compressor nebulizers.
The solution is prepared in a certain concentration and diluted in sodium chloride (1 milliliter of the drug per 40 ml of saline). For one procedure you will need 4 ml of Rotokan. It can be combined with other drugs to enhance the pharmacological effect.
A solution is prepared, usually before the procedure itself. The duration of therapy is determined by a specialist individually, taking into account the severity of the disease. Multiplicity of use three times a day.
Recommendations
It is necessary to familiarize yourself with some nuances before using the Rotokan solution for gargling. Instructions for use allow the use of the medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding only for strict medical reasons.
"Rotokan" has no effect on the speed of psychomotor reactions, as well as concentration. If you have questions, you should contact a medical specialist.
In the instructions for use in some manufacturers, age up to 18 years is indicated as contraindications. Indeed, in undiluted form, it is undesirable to treat a child with any alcohol solution. But for inhalations in a nebulizer, as well as for rinsing, the Rotokan is used in diluted form. In such a solution, the alcohol content is insignificant, which makes the ban on the use of the drug in this form unreasonable. Therefore, pediatricians are allowed to use the "Rotokan" for children from three years.
Does the drug have substitutes
Analogs of "Rotokana":
- "Stomatophyte".
- "Phytodent".
- Tincture of eucalyptus.
- "Dent."
- Tooth drops.
- "Bronflex".
- "Fluoride."
- "Stomatidine".
- "Stomolik."
- Miramistin.
Before replacing the drug, it is recommended to visit a doctor.
How to store the medicine. Price
The shelf life of Rotokan is 24 months. The drug should be kept in a dark place inaccessible to children, at a temperature of 12 to 15 degrees Celsius. The cost of the drug "Rotokan" varies from 20 to 100 rubles.
How do people respond about the medicine
Patients with great pleasure leave positive feedback about the Rotokan. Reviews describe it as a good herbal remedy, which is considered a substitute for home-made chamomile decoctions, as well as calendula and yarrow.
People who are used to using traditional medicine, are happy to use this medicine, finding it no less effective, but most convenient. One of the main advantages of a medication is its price.
Some people don't really like the taste of Rotokan. No other negative aspects were found in the responses. The drug has collected many positive reviews about inhalation with a pharmacological solution. According to the responses, such procedures contribute to a faster discharge of sputum and soften dry cough. Inhalation with the use of "Rotokan" is very popular in the treatment of small patients.
The drug showed good performance with angina and sore throat when rinsing with a solution.
In addition, the fairer sex responds well to douching with a medicine, since such procedures accelerate the healing process for inflammatory lesions of the genitourinary system. According to reviews, Rotokan acts gently, but is characterized by increased effectiveness, especially if you start using it in the early stages of the disease.