Rotokan for gargling: instructions for use

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.

How to use extract for rinsing?

When using Rotocan extract, you can use the recommendations for rinsing the mouth in case of dental pathologies. To prepare a rinse solution, any alcohol extracts should be diluted in a certain amount of water. The dosage for adults and children is slightly different.

• The initial dose is 1 teaspoon of extract (5 ml) per 1 glass (200 ml) of boiled (not hot) water. You should gargle for 1–2 minutes, after which it is recommended not to eat or drink anything for at least half an hour.
• If the extract is well tolerated, adults should increase the dosage to 3 teaspoons per 200 ml of water. The number of rinses per day is 2-3 times.
• The duration of treatment is usually from two to five days, depending on the onset of the therapeutic effect.
• Unlike antiseptic ENT rinses, accidental ingestion of Rotokan solution is quite acceptable. Its use is also considered safe for children. Before the procedure, the small patient should be taught this manipulation.

For children under 3 years of age, the inhalation method of administering the drug is preferable.

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 a sore throat

Sore throat (from the Latin angere - squeeze, squeeze) is a common infectious disease, the local manifestations of which are the inflammatory process in the tonsils.

Classification of tonsillitis

1) Primary tonsillitis (ordinary, simple, banal) - acute inflammatory diseases affecting only the lymphatic elements of the pharynx.

2) Secondary (symptomatic) sore throats are divided into 2 types:

— Damage to the tonsils in acute infectious diseases (scarlet fever, diphtheria, infectious mononucleosis, etc.).

— Damage to the tonsils due to blood diseases (agranulocytic tonsillitis, tonsillitis due to leukemia).

3) Specific tonsillitis - for example, Simanovsky-Plaut-Vincent tonsillitis, fungal tonsillitis, HIV-associated, syphilitic tonsillitis4.

Up to 85% of cases of primary tonsillitis are caused by β-hemolytic streptococcus group A. It is dangerous because, with inadequate treatment and in case of severe infection, it can affect the joints, kidneys, heart valves and nervous system. Acute rheumatic fever with the formation of heart defects, glomerulonephritis, and chorea is considered a serious complication. Therefore, it is so important not to self-medicate, but to consult a doctor if you feel unwell. The term “tonsillitis”, as a rule, is applied specifically to such banal tonsillitis.

A solution of peroxide with water for gargling is used for ordinary sore throats, since when it interacts with bacteria, it destroys the wall of the latter, that is, there is an “application point” for the action of peroxide.

More progressive agents for the local treatment of tonsillitis, such as Hexoral ® rinse solution, not only have a pronounced antimicrobial effect, but also a mild analgesic effect. It does not damage the mucous membrane of the oropharynx3.

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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.

Features of using Rotokan extract for inhalation

To carry out inhalation procedures for angina, it is recommended to use a special device - a nebulizer, which allows you to carry out inhalations at home with maximum efficiency. When using the inhaler device, you must adhere to the following rules:

• The medicine for refilling the nebulizer capsule should be diluted not with water (even boiled), but with sterile saline solution.
• The solution should be heated to a temperature of at least 20o C.
• The amount of solution should be measured using a sterile injection syringe and a special beaker included with the nebulizer.
• To dilute the drug Rotokan for inhalation, use the same dosage as for rinsing - 5 ml of extract per 200 ml of saline solution (instead of water), or 1 ml of extract.
• The duration of the procedure for small children is 3 minutes, for adults – up to 10 minutes (or until the medicine runs out).
• The frequency of procedures is up to 3 times a day.
• After use, the device should be disassembled and all removable parts should be washed under hot water and dried.

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All these simple rules should be followed so that inhalation actually brings a therapeutic effect, and not additional problems in the form of allergic reactions or a cough reflex.

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:

1. Shake the bottle with the extract.
2. Measure out 1 tsp. medicinal liquid.
3. Add the medicine to warm water with a volume of 200-250 ml.
4. The solution in the cup should have a temperature of 36-37°C.
5. First, rinse your mouth with clean water (30 seconds).
6. Then rinse with a diluted preparation (1-2 minutes).
7. 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. 1 tsp. dilute the drug in 200 ml. water.
2. 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.

Pharmacological properties

Instructions for use indicate the following properties of the combined Rotokan extract:

• anti-inflammatory;
• antispasmodic;
• hemostatic (hemostatic).

The above-mentioned properties of this herbal remedy help relieve pain; have a healing effect on the mucous membrane of the mouth, and therefore the throat; ensure the evacuation of pathogenic bacteria and their metabolic products.

It is not known who first proposed the use of Rotokan for gargling, but practice has shown full compliance of the pharmacological actions of this medication with similar purposes. Of course, if patients have no contraindications to the use of this drug.

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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.

When is the drug contraindicated?

Before use, you should familiarize yourself with the contraindications for using Rotocan extract:

• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• brain diseases;
• traumatic brain injuries;
• severe renal dysfunction;
• alcoholism;
• adolescence (up to 18 years of age) - this prohibition applies to oral use;
• individual intolerance to at least one of the components of the drug Rotokan.

The instructions also consider situations when the drug should be used with extreme caution - that is, under the supervision of a doctor or in consultation with him. This is due to insufficient knowledge of the likelihood of side effects when using Rotocan extract for certain diseases:

• Pyelonephritis.
• Glomerulonephritis.
• Renal dysfunction.

In other cases, Rotocan is usually well tolerated by patients.

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.