September 19, 2020 Last revised: September 12, 2020 Medicinal products
Rotokan is an alcohol tincture of medicinal herbs, used in dentistry. Rotokan for rinsing teeth eliminates pain and disinfects. The gentle effect of medicinal herbal extracts soothes the mucous membrane, draws pus from soft tissues, and restores cellular structures.
Description of the drug Rotokan
Rotocan is produced in brown glass bottles and is a liquid with a specific smell of medicinal herbs. Sometimes you can find sediment at the bottom of the bottle.
The solution contains:
- calendula;
- chamomile;
- yarrow.
Calendula disinfects and relieves inflammation. The flowers of the plant contain flavonoids and carotenoids. Chamomile has a calming effect on inflamed mucous membranes and has antiseptic properties. The flowers of the plant contain coumarins, phytosterol, flavonoids and choline.
Yarrow herb contains tannins that destroy pathogenic microorganisms. Alkaloids have a hemostatic effect, while resinous substances promote the restoration of damaged tissues and rapid healing.
The basic basis of the medicine is ethyl alcohol diluted with purified water. Like all preparations based on herbal raw materials, Rotokan for teeth does not produce side effects if a person is not allergic to the herbal raw materials included in its composition. You can buy Rotokan at the pharmacy without a prescription.
Medicinal properties of the drug:
- antiseptic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- anesthetic.
The action of the active substances of the drug is aimed at destroying pathogenic bacteria.
Indications for use of Rotokan
The scope of application of this drug is quite extensive. More often it is used to treat inflammation in the pharynx and oral cavity, gastroenterological and dental diseases.
The key indications for the use of the drug are inflammatory and infectious diseases of the respiratory tract - infections of various etymologies, influenza, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and tonsillitis.
Rotokan is successfully used as an auxiliary therapeutic agent for gargling when identifying the first symptoms of respiratory tract disease, such as:
- Painful sensations in the throat;
- Difficulty swallowing saliva and food;
- Excessive dryness and constriction in the throat;
- Dry cough.
- The product has a mild effect and is effective at the very beginning of the development of the disease.
Rotokan is prescribed on the recommendation of the attending physician for adults and children over 12 years of age. Before taking it, you should check the body’s reaction to the components of the drug to make sure that it does not cause allergies or side effects.
Rotocan can be used by pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding after conducting a preliminary test for lack of sensitivity to the individual components of the drug.
Indications and contraindications
Rotokan is prescribed for:
- pustular formations;
- stomatitis and ulcers;
- periodontal disease and gingivitis.
Rotokan for rinsing gums is also used to prevent infection from entering the mucosal cells during wound mechanical damage - bites, tooth root removal and other dental procedures. The remedy is also prescribed after cleaning the crown from tartar.
Contraindications
- with alcohol addiction;
- pregnancy/lactation;
- allergy to plant materials;
- brain injuries;
- minor children.
Rotokan during pregnancy: rinse the gums with extreme caution so as not to harm the fetus.
How to dilute Rotokan for gargling
You can freely purchase Rotokan at the pharmacy. How to dilute this medicine containing ethyl alcohol for rinsing so as not to have an undesirable effect on the human body?
The instructions for use contain the following information: the hydroalcoholic extract of natural raw materials has a brown color with a yellow-orange tint and a fairly strong smell of pharmaceutical chamomile. Rotocan may produce a slight sediment: this phenomenon is explained by the natural origin of the active substances and is not perceived as unacceptable.
Rotokan for gargling is prepared according to a simple algorithm: 5 milliliters of aqueous-alcoholic extract is poured into 200 milliliters of non-hot boiled water, stirred and used for one session without any residue.
For the next procedure, a new fresh portion of the solution is diluted.
How to use
Rotokan instructions for rinsing teeth:
- shake the bottle several times;
- open the lid;
- Dissolve a teaspoon of the product in a cup of warm water;
- can now be used for its intended purpose.
Is it possible to increase the dosage of Rotokan solution for gums? If there is no discomfort after rinsing, it is permissible to increase the dosage three times (dissolve three spoons in a cup of water).
How long to keep Rotokan in your mouth for stomatitis? You can rinse for a minute, then spit out the solution. The medicine should not be swallowed. If you do not use the entire cup of solution in one go, discard the rest.
What happens if the solution accidentally gets inside while rinsing? There is nothing dangerous. But it is better to carefully rinse your mouth and spit, so as not to swallow pus or mucus from the oral cavity with the solution.
Additional instructions
- rinse daily for 5 days in a row - several times a day;
- make gauze applications to the affected areas, if possible - apply for 15-16 minutes several times a day;
- To treat periodontitis, a cotton wool tourniquet soaked in the product is placed in the gum pocket for 20 minutes - healing occurs on the third day.
When treating periodontitis, additional rinsing with a solution dissolved in water is used 2 or 3 times a day. Flagella (turundas) soaked in Rotokan are placed once a day. If healing does not occur, it is not recommended to use turundas more than six times.
Alcohol tincture from herbs cannot be used in its pure form, so as not to burn the mucous membrane.
Rotokan for gargling for children
If your doctor has recommended Rotokan, you should know that the instructions for gargling do not recommend it not only for pregnant women, but also for persons under 18 years of age. Also, the components of the drug with a herbal composition have the ability to cause allergies in case of individual intolerance. Therefore, if you decide to use Rotokan for rinsing when treating a child, you must make sure that the little patient is not allergic to the ingredients of the extract.
You can read more about gargling with Rotokan for children in this article.
Removal of a tooth
Is it necessary to use Rotokan after tooth extraction, and what are the dangers of root removal? There is no consensus regarding rinsing the mouth after dental surgery. Some doctors believe that rinsing with solutions removes a naturally formed blood clot, which acts as a barrier against the penetration of dirt and infection into the wound.
The ban on rinsing after surgery to remove a root/tooth is based on the assertion of possible suppuration of the wound and the spread of infection on the surface of the gum tissue. However, a number of doctors consider rinsing necessary. Why? Their arguments are based on the following arguments:
- rinsing helps remove food particles after eating;
- eliminates the accumulation of microorganisms in the wound;
- creates the prerequisites for rapid tissue healing.
If there are carious, untreated teeth around the wound surface after root removal, the risk of infection is very high. Bacteria can also move into the wound from poorly cleaned teeth and plaque.
This condition of the oral cavity can lead to the development of alveolitis and foci of inflammation in the wounded gum. Timely sanitation reduces the aggressiveness of microorganisms and eliminates their impact on the wounded mucosa.
For sanitization, you can use medical products, soda/salt solutions and infusions of medicinal herbs.
How to rinse your mouth correctly? You should keep the medicinal solution in your mouth without active action of the facial muscles: do not rinse, but arrange a medicinal bath inside the oral cavity. After holding the solution, you should simply spit the liquid out of your mouth. Baths should be done every 15-16 minutes until the mucous membrane heals. In this case, the blood clot will not be washed out of the wound and will continue its protective effect.
Adviсe:
- stop eating/drinking immediately after surgery;
- do not use tobacco and alcoholic beverages for a while;
- do not go to the steam room or take a hot bath/shower on the day of surgery;
- exclude heavy physical activity and psychological stress.
Compliance with the recommendations listed will facilitate the healing of the wound surface.
Two simple steps - an algorithm for preparing a medicinal composition
Let's talk about local use of the drug. It is sold in concentrated form, that is, the alcohol content in it is quite high. To prevent burns to the mucous membrane, before carrying out the procedure, it must be diluted with boiled water, cooled to a temperature of 38-40 degrees. If it is too hot, the solution will lose its healing properties.
Here is how to dilute Rotokan for gargling in an adult patient:
- standard dosage (it is highly recommended to use it when using the medicine for the first time) – 1 tsp. (5 ml) tincture per 1 tbsp. water (in other words, in a ratio of 1 to 40);
- in case of severe pain and no allergic reaction, the dose can be increased to 3 tsp. (15 ml) of the drug per 200 ml of water.
All you need to do to prepare the composition is pour water at the appropriate temperature into a glass, add 1-3 spoons of the product and stir well. All these manipulations take no more than 1-2 minutes.
Important! The effectiveness of the procedures depends on the frequency. They should be done after meals. After rinsing, it is advisable not to drink or eat food for 30 minutes. The duration of one session should be 8-10 minutes. It is necessary to use the entire portion (200 ml) of the aqueous solution at a time. The course of treatment is at least a week.
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For each new procedure, a fresh solution should be prepared.
Flux treatment
Sometimes gum inflammation can take you by surprise on weekends/holidays. What to do if your cheek is swollen from gumboil, and Rotokan is not in the first aid kit? The drug can be replaced by:
- Malavit;
- Furacilin;
- Chlorhexidine;
- Betadine.
If the listed drugs are not available, a soda-salt solution (a teaspoon of each component in a cup of warm water) or medicinal herbs, for example, oak bark, will help. Thanks to tannins, the product destroys pathogenic flora and cleanses the mucous membrane.
How to use Rotokan for flux? You should prepare a solution of the drug and moisten a gauze or cotton pad, then apply the material between the gum and cheek for 20 minutes. There is no need to rinse your teeth after application; refrain from drinking/eating for a while to consolidate the healing effect.
Rotokan for sore throat
Will Rotokan help relieve a patient’s condition with a sore throat?
Let's consider how to dilute Rotokan for rinsing if the patient experiences severe pain and difficulty swallowing. You need to prepare a glass of boiled and slightly cooled water, add a teaspoon of extract to it, stir and start rinsing. During the rinsing procedure, you should use up the entire prepared solution without leaving it for next time. While rinsing, make sure that the product does not get inside.
The advantage of the medicine is also that Rotokan is a general tonic and, when gargling, increases the body’s ability to fight infection.
Reviews about the product
Svetlana, 27 years old:
I often use Rotokan for toothache and gum swelling. The wisdom tooth does not erupt in any way and periodically gives a signal of itself with unpleasant painful sensations. Rotokan fixes the problem very quickly.
Galina, 46 years old:
After removing wisdom teeth or damaged carious stumps, you should not rinse with hot soda or saline solutions. A friend of mine did this and ended up bleeding from her gums. The doctors barely stopped him. I take baths from Rotokan/Romazulan for a few seconds, but often. You can’t gurgle in your mouth, you just need to take some liquid and hold it.
Marina, 29 years old:
They removed my tooth, and in the evening I decided to treat the wound with traditional decoctions (sage and chamomile). And that’s what happened - particles of grass got into the wound. I filtered the broth, but the wound was still clogged. Then I learned that you can’t actively gurgle in your mouth, and it’s better to use Rotokan solution instead of traditional herbs. I'll keep this in mind for the future.
Tamara, 37 years old:
My husband got a flu infection on Saturday. A neighbor advised me to make lotions from Rotokan - soak gauze and apply it. Thank you very much for the advice: at first the flux stopped hurting, then it began to decrease. Along with the lotions, my husband also rinsed his gums slowly - he held the liquid in his mouth and spat.
