Rotokan is a drug for the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and digestive system

September 9, 2022 Which remedy should I choose for a sore throat or diseases of the oral mucosa? Almost all diseases of the oral cavity are accompanied by inflammation. Inflammation is a pathological process that develops in response to a damaging factor.

There are three stages of inflammation:

• 1. Damage to cells and tissues. At this stage, symptoms of the disease appear, including pain.
• 2. Increased vascular permeability , release of inflammatory mediators. Swelling appears and symptoms persist.
• 3. Restoration of damaged tissues. At this stage, recovery occurs.

Therefore, a remedy for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity must eliminate pain, inflammation and pathogens.

Various drugs are used to treat inflammatory diseases, including antiseptics and NSAIDs.

Effect on the body

The effect of use can be explained by the presence of 3 main components in the medicine. Properties of plant components:

• Calendula officinalis flowers - relieves inflammation, reduces the ability of capillaries to pass liquid through the walls, has an antimicrobial effect, stimulates the liver, improves the condition of bile, reduces the concentration of cholesterol in the blood, improves the functioning of the digestive glands;
• chamomile flowers - relieves the inflammatory reaction, has antispasmodic and antimicrobial properties, stops fermentation in the intestinal cavity, improves the secretory activity of the digestive glands;
• yarrow herb - relieves inflammation, kills bacteria, relieves spasms of the digestive organs, stimulates the formation of bile and gastric juice, eliminates allergy symptoms, helps quickly stop bleeding in small wounds and injuries due to the formation of fibrin.

Together, all components complement and enhance each other's effects.

Treatment with essential oils

Essential oils have been successfully used in the treatment of inflammation. They have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties, and also help get rid of bad breath. Used for rinsing, rubbing, applications and oral baths. You can use both store-bought ready-made oils and those you prepare yourself.

Essential oils for gums are intended for external use and should not be taken orally.

Black cumin oil

It disinfects well, relieves pain, and eliminates bleeding gums. You should rub 1-2 drops daily into the surface of the inflamed gum until complete recovery. Mouth baths with black cumin oil are effective.

Tea tree oil

Natural antiseptic, eliminates pathogenic bacteria. Dilute 2-3 drops in a glass of water, rinse your gums after each meal.

Sea buckthorn oil

Promotes healing of inflamed tissues, reduces pain, suitable for oral baths, rubbing, and applications. Keep a tablespoon of oil in your mouth for 2-3 minutes. Soak a gauze strip with sea buckthorn oil and apply a compress to the inflamed gum several times a day.

We told you about the most effective folk methods of combating gum inflammation, and shared recipes that are convenient for home preparation. Homeopathy allows you to achieve good treatment results if the chosen remedies are used systematically over a fairly long period of time.

Dosage forms of the drug

For ease of use, several forms of the medicine are available. List of forms:

• solution for local and oral use (25, 50, 55, 55, 90, 110 ml);
• solution for local use only (ready-made) Vialine (200 ml);
• Vialine spray (45 ml).

Spray and solution for local use can be used for damage to the oral cavity and pharynx. Oral administration of the medicine is recommended in solution for digestive pathologies.

The drug is produced in the form of a concentrated herbal solution, which has a specific odor. The liquid is poured into a dark glass bottle. The container is packed in a cardboard box.

Dental irrigators

Externally, they look like an electric toothbrush, which is equipped with a special tip that performs a kind of hydromassage. Water supplied through it under pressure cleanses the tooth surface and hard-to-reach places, including performing cleansing procedures on the cheeks, tongue and gums.

It should be remembered that taking all preventive measures does not relieve you of the need for regular monitoring by a dentist.

Rotokan - how to use it?

According to the instructions for use, Rotokan can be used topically, orally and rectally. The method of application depends on the type of pathology.

The medication is used locally in the form of an aqueous solution.

Many patients ask how to breed Rotokan. To prepare a working solution, take 250 ml of boiled water and 5 ml of concentrate. If the patient tolerates the standard working solution well, if necessary, you can increase the concentration by adding up to 15 ml of Rotocan. The dosage can be increased only according to the doctor’s recommendations.

Rules for using the working solution (topically):

• In dentistry, after removing deposits and cleaning gum pockets, turundas soaked in a working solution are introduced into the gum pockets; hold for 20 minutes; Therapy is carried out 1 time per day, every day or every other day. Number of procedures: 4-6.
• Pathologies of the oral mucosa - apply for a quarter of an hour or rinse for 1-2 minutes. Events are held twice or thrice a day for 2-5 days.

Rotokan is indicated for adults for pathologies of the digestive tract. The working solution is taken 80-125 ml half an hour before a meal or an hour after a meal. The frequency of administration is 3-4 times a day. Course therapy is 14-21 days.

In gastroenterology, the medication can be used rectally. Microclysters are carried out with 50-100 ml of working solution. Microenema is indicated 1-2 times a day. The course of therapy is 3-6 days. A cleansing enema is recommended before the procedure.

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There are contraindications. Specialist consultation is required.

Types of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

NSAIDs come in non-selective (classical) and selective (selective) actions:

Rotokan - how to gargle?

Gargling should be done with Rotokan working solution (according to the instructions, the drug should be diluted in water). The liquid temperature should be 30-40 °C. This will help prevent hypothermia of the mucous membrane. The solution should not be hot, as this will cause burns.

To gargle properly, you should take a little working solution into your mouth, and then slowly tilt your head back. While rinsing, pronounce the sound “A” or “Y”. After the procedure, you should not eat or drink for half an hour so as not to wash off the medicine.

Rotocan is prescribed by dentists for treating gums. To do this, a small amount of solution is taken into the mouth. Use your tongue to move the liquid around the mouth for a few seconds and then spit it out. Next, take a fresh portion of the medicine and repeat the procedure. The procedure is carried out until the working solution in the glass runs out.

Indications for use

Each medicine has its own indications for use. Among the common diseases that are successfully treated with the described dental medications are:

• stomatitis;
• tonsillitis;
• angina;
• periodontal disease;
• periodontitis;
• gingivitis;
• ulcers;
• period of gum recovery after tooth extraction.

Medicines reduce the risk of infection and speed up healing if bacteria have entered the wound. But in order to get positive dynamics with their help, you must strictly follow all medical prescriptions and rinse regularly.

Rotocan - is it possible to use it in gynecology?

Rotokan is not prescribed topically or orally for gynecological diseases. You should not use the medicine for douching, as it is alcohol-based. Getting alcohol into the genital tract can lead to irritation of the vaginal mucosa. A local allergic reaction is also possible to a complex of medicinal herbs. Chlorhexidine or miramistin are suitable for douching. If gynecological diseases occur, you must visit a gynecologist to clarify the diagnosis and complete examination. The doctor will conduct an examination and prescribe the correct therapy.

special instructions

The medicine is made on an alcohol basis (ethanol at least 33%). The maximum daily dose of the working solution contains ethanol in the following quantities:

• 250 ml of water and 5 ml of Rotokan - 32 g;
• 250 ml of water and 15 ml of Rotokan - 95 g.

Alcohol dosages should be taken into account when using the drug, especially if it is administered orally or rectally. Also, the medication, due to its ethanol content, reduces the reaction rate, so it should not be used by patients who work with machinery (drivers, mechanics).

Octenidine (octenidine dihydrochloride)

A cationic surfactant with antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, viruses, as well as against yeast-like fungi and dermatophytes (fungi that feed on keratin and cause dermatomycosis). Similar in action to quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC). The damaged surface is completely processed. Can be used on mucous membranes. The antiseptic has no age restrictions and is used for children. Currently, it is the drug of choice in Europe as an antiseptic due to its wide spectrum of action and maximum speed of achieving effect.

Table 1. Comparative characteristics of the main antiseptic agents

Analogs

Close non-structural substitutes that are used both in dentistry and gastroenterology are Romazulan. It contains chamomile extract and guaiazulene. Sold as a solution.

Substitutes for dental and other pathologies of the oral cavity:

• Periodontocide - contains clary sage oil, mint oil solution, clove oil, allantoin, thymol, phenyl salicylate; used for bleeding and damaged gums, wearing dentures.
• Stomatidine - contains hexetidine, indicated for tonsillitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis, bleeding gums, tongue diseases, oral candidiasis and other conditions.

The choice of drug is made only by the doctor. You should not select substitutes yourself.

Rotocan is actively used in dentistry and gastroenterology. Due to the combined composition, the effectiveness of treatment increases. The drug rarely provokes adverse reactions. Of all the undesirable effects, only allergies are listed in the instructions. The cost of the medicine is not high. In pharmacies, the medicine is dispensed without a doctor's prescription.

Content:

1. The importance of choosing the right medicine
2. Conditions that must be met by high-quality compositions 2.1. Iodine preparations 2.2. Chlorine 2.3. Preparations based on hexethidine
3. For what purpose is it used?
4. Indications for use
5. How to rinse your mouth correctly

For various dental diseases, doctors often prescribe oral antiseptics.
They reduce the severity of painful symptoms, wash away pathogens from mucous membranes, and improve local blood circulation. With their help, it is possible to slow down the spread of microbial flora and speed up regeneration reactions. of mouth antiseptics on the market , but this does not mean that all of them are safe and effective. During treatment, it is necessary to use exactly the product prescribed by the dentist. Self-selection of medications often makes therapy ineffective or creates conditions for relapse of infection.