1. Uses of Rotundin
Rotundin is a sedative made from a herb called betel nut and the scientific name is Stephania rotunda. Betel nut root extracts the active ingredient L-tetrahydropalmatin with a defined chemical structure. Rotundin has a sedative, pain-relieving effect in the form of powder, injection, or pill. Many studies have determined the clinical efficacy and tolerance of Rotundin compared to sedatives, hypnotics, and analgesics of pharmaceutical origin. The results show that Rotundin has a sedative effect at a low dose but a high tolerance. During use, there have been no recorded cases of adverse events or drug addiction.
Uses of Rotundin: Rotundin is used to relieve pain in cases of pain caused by spasms in the digestive tract, neuralgia, or uterus, headaches due to high blood pressure, musculoskeletal pain, or high fever causing convulsions. In addition to its sedative and analgesic effects, Rotundin also has the effect of regulating heart rate, relaxing smooth muscles, and lowering blood pressure. Therefore, the drug helps reduce pain caused by uterine and intestinal spasms. Rotundin is indicated in cases of anxiety and stress due to various causes leading to insomnia and can be used as a substitute for diazepam when the patient becomes addicted to the drug.
2. How to use Rotundin
Rotundin is prepared in tablet form with Rotundin 30mg and Rotundin 60mg. You can take Rotundin before or after meals, before going to bed. Use the medicine 3 times a day, drink it with water, and avoid using it with tea, coffee, or other stimulants. The dosage is divided according to each person as follows:
- For adults using the medicine to sleep: Use 1 tablet with a dose of 30mg per day, the usual dose for adults for pain relief or high blood pressure is double the dose.
- For children: children from 13 months use 2mg/kg/day divided into 2-3 doses for sedation and sleep easily.
3. Side effects when using Rotundin
Some side effects when using Rotundin include:
- Headache
- Digestive disorders
- Daytime drowsiness
- Drug addiction
Before prescribing the drug, the doctor always considers the benefits and effectiveness of Rotundin. However, when using Rotundin, side effects can still occur. Therefore, when there are unusual symptoms, especially when there is a serious allergic reaction with accompanying signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, swelling, or itching of the face, throat, or tongue, ... the patient needs to immediately notify the doctor or nurse for immediate medical intervention.
4. Notes when using Rotundin
Some notes when using Rotundin include:
- Inform a history of allergy to Rotundin or any other allergies. Rotundin may contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other serious problems.
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, nonprescription, herbal, and dietary supplements.
- Pregnancies, people planning to become pregnant soon, or are breastfeeding should be careful when using
- Rotundin.
- Contraindicated in children under 1 year old.
If you forget to take a dose of Rotundin, take it as soon as possible. However, if the time you remember is close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking the medicine as scheduled. Do not take more medicine than prescribed. Overdose of Rotundin or swallowing it can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, fainting, etc.
5. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can decrease the effectiveness of Rotundin, or increase the risk of side effects. Tell your doctor about all other medications you are taking, including nonprescription drugs, vitamins, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medications without your doctor's approval.
6. How to store Rotundin
Store Rotundin at normal temperature, away from light and moisture. Do not store Rotundin in damp places or the freezer and away from heat and open flames. Different medications require different storage methods, so read the instructions on the package carefully or ask the pharmacists. Keep Rotundin out of reach of children and pets. When the medicine is expired or damaged, throw it away and dispose of it properly. Do not dispose of Rotundin into the environment such as water pipes or toilets unless required. Please consult the waste disposal company or pharmacist for advice on how to safely dispose of Rotundin to help protect the environment.
In summary, Rotundin is a sedative made from a herb called betel nut, which helps you sleep better or relieve pain. Although this method is effective, it is easy to depend on the drug and can even cause addiction. However, Rotundin can cause some side effects and drug interactions, so please inform your doctor about the medications you are taking to reduce the risk of side effects and parallel with increasing the effectiveness of the treatment process.
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