With throat diseases, an adult often has an intuitive desire to rinse his throat from pathogenic microorganisms that have settled in it. To gargle at home, use saline or soda-saline solutions, decoctions of medicinal herbs with anti-inflammatory and softening effects, or special pharmaceutical products for rinsing and inhalation. Currently, in ENT practice, the drug Rotocan, made from plant components, is increasingly used for this purpose.
Compound
Rotokan plant extract is a dark red-brown or brown liquid containing the following medicinal plants in the list of components:
- chamomile;
- yarrow;
- calendula officinalis;
- licorice (rhizomes);
- eucalyptus leaves;
- Salvia officinalis;
- three-part series.
The plant extract is infused with 40% ethanol (ethyl alcohol), which should be taken into account when treating small children and pregnant women.
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.
Indications
Of particular interest is the section of the instructions about the indications for the use of the drug Rotokan. The fact is that it does not state the possibility of using this drug in the treatment of ENT diseases. According to the instructions for use, Rotokan is intended for the treatment of diseases of the gums and oral mucosa:
- aphthous stomatitis;
- ulcerative necrotic gingivostomatitis;
- periodontitis and other inflammatory processes in the oral cavity.
Rotokan is also used in the treatment of gastroenterological pathologies - chronic enteritis, colitis and gastroduodenitis.
Many parents are confused by the fact that the instructions do not mention the purpose of the medicine Rotokan for rinsing procedures for sore throat (or tonsillitis). But it is enough to read the composition of this plant extract, its pharmacological properties and information about contraindications for use to be convinced of its effectiveness against inflammation and safety for children.
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.
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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How does it help against acne?
Thanks to herbs that have a disinfectant and disinfectant effect, the product is used against acne.
A medicine based on herbal components is actively used in the fight against acne on the face for a reason. The marigolds, chamomile, yarrow and alcohol infused with herbs in its composition help get rid of skin rashes due to their ability to actively relieve inflammation, disinfect, disinfect the dermis and stop bleeding.
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.
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.
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.
Therapeutic effect
Rotokan belongs to the group of herbal remedies with complex action. The main pharmacological property is anti-inflammatory. Provided thanks to plant extracts.
The drug has the following therapeutic effects:
- Antiseptic - observed due to the content of chamomile and ethyl alcohol in the composition. Helps against a large number of gram-positive bacteria.
- Antispasmodic - herbs have a pronounced sedative effect, can relieve muscle hypertonicity and muscle tension in internal organs.
- Restorative – rapid regeneration of epithelial cells is noted, effective for ulcerative lesions.
- Hemostatic - the natural components of the drug strengthen the vascular and capillary walls, preventing the development of minor bleeding.
- Analgesic – achieved in combination with a number of pharmacological properties.
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.
special instructions
It is not recommended to exceed the duration of the course without consulting a specialist. If there is no positive dynamics in treatment, you must stop taking the medication and consult a doctor.
People suffering from high stomach acidity should take the drug with caution. In this case, antacids should be used in parallel.
Rotokan is not prescribed for children. This is due to the high risk of allergic reactions.
Since the medicine contains ethyl alcohol, it is not advisable for alcohol addicts and people with impaired liver function or excretory system to take it.
The drug should be used with caution in the elderly to avoid the development of adverse reactions.
