"Rotokan" is an anti-inflammatory agent made on the basis of vegetable raw materials. The medicinal herbs included in its composition are widely used in folk and official medicine, providing wound healing, disinfectant, antispasmodic, sedative and hemostatic effects. The tool is available in the form of a solution. This article will discuss the indications and methods of using Rotokan.
Composition of "Rotokan"
This is a dark brown liquid with an orange tint and a characteristic odor. Precipitation may occur during storage. It contains the following herbal ingredients:
- Yarrow - relieves inflammation, has a stimulating effect on blood circulation, well heals damage to the mucous membrane.
- Chamomile - has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, sedative, antispasmodic effect. In addition, it gives a slight analgesic effect.
- Calendula - the content of organic acids and essential oils in it contributes to the rapid healing of wounds andremoval of inflammation. It tones and soothes damaged tissues of the mucous membranes, suppresses streptococcal and staphylococcal infections.
- Ethyl alcohol - has antimicrobial, antiseptic effect. Active against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive viruses.
For any method of application, the drug "Rotokan" has a mild effect. It is highly effective, especially when used in the early stages of the disease.
Scope of "Rotokan"
Due to only herbal ingredients that make up the drug, it is widely used in the following diseases:
- Dental – aphthous stomatitis, periodontitis, ulcerative necrotic gingivitis.
- Angina, tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, in case of difficulty swallowing, dryness and sore throat. The main method of using Rotokan is rinsing to eliminate problems with ENT diseases.
- Gastroenterological - colitis, chronic enteritis, gastroduodenitis.
- Gynecological - used for douching with inflammation of the mucosa.
- Cosmetological - helps to reduce oily skin, relieves redness and heals acne.
The product is suitable for both external and internal use.
Rotokan extract: how to use
Rotokan extract in its pure form is never used. It is used only in an aqueous solution, which is prepared directlybefore performing the procedure. Before use, the bottle is shaken several times to shake up the precipitate that has formed. To dilute the contents of the vial, boiled water cooled to 40 degrees is used. It is not recommended to take hotter water so that medicinal herbs do not lose their beneficial properties. The aqueous solution of the drug is mixed well and the treatment procedure is immediately carried out depending on the purpose, using a certain method of using Rotokan.
Indications for use
"Rotokan" is a combined drug that affects the digestive system and metabolism. In addition, it is widely used in dentistry. Its effect is determined by its physiological active substances.
The drug has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antimicrobial properties. It helps to reduce capillary permeability, enhances and accelerates the recovery of mucous tissues, and has hemostatic properties. The drug has wound healing and antioxidant effects.
Instructions for using "Rotokan"
"Rotokan" is produced in glass bottles of various volumes: 100, 50 and 25 milliliters, which are placed in cardboard boxes. Each package is supplied with instructions for the use of this drug. The medication is available for sale and is dispensed without a doctor's prescription. Before use, the official instructions for use must be studied. However, it is better to get all the information about the drug from the attending physician, whobased on the diagnosis, determine the method of application of "Rotokan". You should not self-medicate, taking as a basis the reviews of friends, as you can harm your he alth. The drug is indicated for use by both adults and children, except for those who have an individual intolerance to its components.
Possible side effects
Sometimes the ingredients that make up the Rotokan extract, with increased sensitivity to them, give the following negative reactions:
- skin rashes;
- constant itching;
- urticaria;
- redness of the skin;
- angioedema;
- anaphylactic shock.
If any negative reactions occur, stop taking the drug immediately and consult a doctor.
Gargling with “Rotokan”
The easiest and surest option to help eliminate sore throat is to use Rotokan extract. The method of use for gargling is as follows:
- Dilute a teaspoon of medicine in a glass of warm boiled water. Take about two tablespoons of the solution into your mouth and gargle, after which the contents should be spit out. Repeat the procedure until the solution in the glass runs out.
- If after 4-5 hours there are no negative reactions, then on the second day the dose of the drug is increased to two teaspoons per glass of water.
- To enhance the effect with a positive reaction of the body on the third day, you can make an even more saturated solution by adding already threeteaspoons of extract in a glass of water.
- The duration of treatment depends on the lesion of the mucosa. Rinse daily three times a day.
- For children under 12 years of age, the method of application for rinsing with Rotokan is as follows: dilute ½ teaspoon of medicine in half a glass of warm boiled water. With a normal reaction of the body, the drug is used for further treatment.
In case of a negative reaction to the drug, its use is immediately stopped.
Mouthwash
"Rotokan" is prescribed for rinsing the mouth with inflammation of the palatine tonsils, the occurrence of ulcers. The concentration of the solution used depends on the age of the patient, his individual characteristics, the type of disease and the location of the lesion. In case of hypersensitivity to the drug, it should not be used. When using the drug for the first time, the dosage is recommended to be halved. If the reaction of the body turns out to be normal, then use the dose that is indicated in the instructions. The method of using "Rotokan" for rinsing the mouth is as follows:
- Adults are advised to dilute 1-3 teaspoons of an alcohol solution in a glass of warm water.
- Children, one teaspoon per glass of water.
To perform the procedure, a solution is drawn into the mouth, rinsed for one minute, the liquid is spit out. The process continues until the contents in the glass are completely used up. Rinsing the mouth is done 3-4 times daily after meals. The duration of treatment depends on the degree of mucosal damage.
Rotokan for stomatitis
Stomatitis is a common pathology associated with lesions of the oral mucosa. Symptoms of stomatitis are manifested by severe redness and swelling of the mucosa, painful sensation when touched by the tongue, eating hot, sour and spicy foods. Treatment is aimed at destroying bacteria and restoring damaged mucous tissues. Very often, for the treatment of this ailment, doctors prescribe Rotokan. The method of application for stomatitis for adults is as follows:
- Rinse the mouth using a teaspoon of an alcohol solution in a glass of warm boiled water. In the absence of an allergic reaction, the dose is increased to two teaspoons. The procedure is performed three times a day, and starting from the third day - twice a day until complete recovery.
- Overlay applications. To do this, one and a half teaspoons are diluted in a glass of warm water, a piece of bandage is moistened, applied to the damaged mucosa and left in the mouth for a third of an hour. After that, the bandage is removed. Drinking and eating is not recommended for an hour after the end of the procedure.
For babies, the method of using Rotokan is inhalation. To do this, use a nebulizer. 4 ml of liquid is poured into it, in which one drop of the agent is dissolved. Inhalation is done several times a day until the symptoms are completely cured.
Using "Rotokan" for gingivitis in pregnant women
Women,expecting a baby, often experience severe bleeding gums. This sign indicates a disease such as gingivitis, which is manifested by an inflammatory process in the gums. Immediate treatment is required, without which the problem worsens - periodontal disease occurs, leading to tooth loss. In expectant mothers, gingivitis occurs due to hormonal changes occurring in the body. As a result, under the influence of the hormone progesterone, the gum structure becomes loose, and with insufficient oral hygiene, an inflammatory process develops. When this appears:
- blood when brushing teeth;
- pain in the gums;
- smell of rotten mouth;
- swelling and redness of the gums.
With such a problem, doctors often prescribe Rotokan. The method of use for rinsing gums is as follows:
- add a teaspoon of extract into a glass of warm boiled water;
- rinsing is carried out as usual, trying to completely irrigate the entire surface of the gums;
- the solution is completely consumed.
The procedure is performed until the symptoms are completely cured 2-3 times a day. If the drug is well tolerated, the dose is increased to two teaspoons.
Rotokan for toothache
Toothache often occurs unexpectedly and at the most inopportune moment. Reasons may be:
- caries with penetrating infection into the tooth cavity;
- poorly filled tooth;
- pulpitis;
- tooth crack;
- periodontitis.
To eliminate the cause of pain, you should visit a dentist, but in some cases this cannot be done immediately, then improvised means are used. If Rotokan is in the first aid kit, the method of application for toothache is as follows:
- Shake bottle.
- Dissolve a teaspoon of medicine in a glass of warm boiled water, stir thoroughly.
- Rinse mouth until all solution is gone.
In addition to rinsing, sometimes applying a compress with Rotokan solution helps. To do this, add 1.5 teaspoons of an alcohol solution to a glass of warm water. Apply a moistened cotton pad to the gum, hold for 20 minutes. Pain relief in this way is considered a temporary phenomenon. As soon as possible, you should contact the dentist to eliminate the main cause of tooth pain.
Conclusion
Rotokan extract is an effective drug for various inflammatory processes. It is actively used for local and internal use. Indications for use are diseases of the oral mucosa: gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontitis. It also gives a good effect in the treatment of sore throats. For internal use, the extract is used in the treatment of colitis and enteritis.
