Rodogyl drug in the treatment of oral infections

What is Rodogyl (metronidazole, spiramycin)? The role of drugs Rodogyl (metronidazol, spiramycin) in the treatment of disease? What should be noted about the use / dose as well as possible side effects during the use of the drug? Let's find out with SignsSymptomsList carefully about Rodogyl (metronidazol, spiramycin) in the article analyzed below!

Active ingredients: metronidazol, spiramycin.

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• What is Rodogyl?
• How much does Rodogyl cost?
• Uses of Rodogyl
• When should you not use Rodogyl?
• How to use Rodogyl effectively?
• Rodogyl side effects
• Drug interactions when taking Rodogyl
• Notes when taking medicine
• Special Uses
• Treatment of Rodogyl overdose
• What to do when you miss a dose of Rodogyl
• Methods of preservation

What is Rodogyl?

Rodogyl antibiotic includes the active ingredients:

• Spiramycin 750 000 IU.
• Metronidazole 125mg.

Excipients include: corn starch, povidone K30, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous silica colloidal, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, sorbitol, macrogol 6,000.

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How much does Rodogyl cost?

French drug information Rodogyl:

• Packing: Box of 2 blisters x 10 tablets
• Price of Rodogyl antibiotic: 7,500 VND tablets – 148,000 VND/box.

Note: Prices are for reference only, may change from time to time and depend on the supplier. Accordingly, you need to choose reputable places to make sure to buy the right quality products.

Uses of Rodogyl

• Rodogyl toothache medicine is indicated for the treatment of acute, chronic or recurrent oral sinus infections such as:
  + Dental abscess , inflammation, inflammation of the mandible subcutaneous tissue, periodontitis tooth crown.
  + Or treat in gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontitis, parotid and submandibular salivary gland inflammation.
• In addition, the drug is also used to prevent local infection complications after dental and oral surgery.

Rodogyl is used in the treatment of tooth abscesses

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When should you not use Rodogyl?

• Allergy to metronidazole, spiramycin and/or to any other ingredients in the formulation.
• Children < 6="">

How to use Rodogyl effectively?

How to use

• Drugs taken orally. Take the medicine with a glass of water.
• Drink with meals (drink on a full stomach).

Dosage

Because the drug can be used both for treatment and prevention, the dosage will be different depending on the indication.

Using Rodogyl for the treatment of disease

Adult audience:

• Take 4-6 tablets/day. In which, the total specific dose:
  + 3 - 4.5 million IU of spiramycin.
  + 500-750 mg metronidazole.
• Dosage should be divided into 2-3 times/day.
• However, in severe conditions, the dose can be increased to 8 tablets/day.

Subjects are children

• 6 - 10 years old: 2 tablets/day. In which, the total specific dose:
  + 1.5 million IU of spiramycin.
  + 250 mg metronidazole).
• 10 - 15 years old: 3 tablets/day. In which, the total specific dose:
  + 2.25 million IU of spiramycin.
  + 375 mg metronidazole.

Using Rodogyl in the prevention of local infectious complications after oral surgery

Adult audience:

• Take 4 to 6 tablets/day.
• The dose should be divided into 2-3 times/day.

Subjects are children:

• 6 - 10 years old: 2 tablets/day. In which, the total specific dose:
  + 1.5 million IU of spiramycin.
  + 250 mg metronidazole.
• 10 - 15 years old: 3 tablets/day. In which, the total specific dose:
  + 2.25 million IU of spiramycin.
  + 375 mg metronidazole.

Rodogyl side effects

Rodogyl has a combination of both spiramycin and metronidazole. As a result, patients may experience side effects from both spiramycin and metronidazole.

Side effects due to spiramycin

• Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. In some cases, pseudomembranous colitis may occur (although very rarely).
• Causes rash, hives on the skin, itching. 
• Quincke's edema and anaphylaxis, although rare, can occur.
• Occasionally, transient paresthesia occurs.

Side effects of metronidazole

• Epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
• In addition, can cause glossitis with a feeling of dry mouth, loss of appetite, stomatitis, metallic taste in the mouth. Even pancreatitis occurs, which is reversible upon discontinuation of treatment.
• Occurrence of hot flashes, itching, rash, sometimes fever
• Urticaria , Quincke's edema. Although rare, anaphylaxis can still occur.
• Headache, dizziness, convulsions.
• Confusion, hallucinations.
• Urine may appear red.

What are some possible side effects when taking Rodogyl?

Drug interactions when taking Rodogyl

• Levodopa.
• Disulfiram.
• Oral anticoagulants.
• Fluorouracil.
• Avoid mixing drugs with alcohol. Because it can cause a disulfiram-like syndrome (heat, flushing, vomiting, heart palpitations).

Notes when taking medicine

• Presence or suspicion of systemic pustular erythema: The patient had generalized erythema, fever, and pustules that occurred at the start of treatment. Treatment should be discontinued and spiramycin not reintroduced (whether as monotherapy or in combination).
• Red man syndrome Disulfiram: Avoid taking with alcoholic beverages.
• Discontinue treatment if dizziness, mental confusion or ataxia occurs.
• The drug contains sorbitol and should not be used in patients with fructose intolerance.
• Metronidazole may lead to a risk of worsening of neurological status in patients with severe, chronic neurological disease. Therefore, care should be taken when using it.
• Patients with hemolytic anemia due to deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase. Therefore, the drug should not be used in this case.
• Blood tests should be performed when taking the drug.

Special Uses

Pregnant

Consider medication if the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the fetus.

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Breastfeeding Women

• Both metronidazole and spiramycin can be excreted in breast milk.
• Therefore, avoid taking the drug while breastfeeding to avoid harm to the nursing infant.

Driving and operating machinery

• Rodogyl may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, confusion, or hallucinations. This will affect your ability to concentrate at work.
• Be careful when using the drug on these subjects that require this high concentration.

Treatment of Rodogyl overdose

• For the case of overdose, there is currently no specific antidote to Rodogyl.
• In case of overdose due to drug use, focus should be on symptomatic treatment.

What to do when you miss a dose of Rodogyl

• Use as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.
• If the missed dose is close to the next dose. Skip the missed dose and follow the dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Methods of preservation

• Keep medicine out of reach of children and pets.
• Store the medicine in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to direct light or keep the medicine in humid places.
• The best storage temperature is between 15 - 30ºC.
• Expiry date information is fully presented on the product packaging. Therefore, check the information carefully and do not take it if the medicine has expired.

The above is the information on the use of Rodogyl drug used in the treatment of acute and chronic infections or to help prevent complications after infection. Call your doctor immediately if you have any unusual symptoms so that they can be treated and supported promptly!