The drug "Stomatofit® A" in the complex treatment of inflammatory periodontal diseases

Stomatofit: properties and composition of the drug

Stomatophyte is obtained from plants using ethyl alcohol at a concentration of 70%. The rinse contains oak bark, arnica, chamomile flowers, sage, mint, thyme, calamus rhizomes.

The mouthwash is available in bottles of 50 and 100 ml. The liquid has a characteristic brown tint and is often opalescent. Sediment may form from the herbs, which can be easily removed by shaking.

Mechanism of action

The components of the rinse have astringent, tanning and anti-inflammatory properties. Plant components soften and soothe the inflamed oral mucosa, reduce the activity of leukocytes.

Oak bark and essential oils also have antiseptic properties and reduce the amount of pathogenic microflora and fungi. Clinical studies have shown the effectiveness of chamomile and sage against a wide range of microorganisms, as well as fungi of the genus Candida.

Indications for use

Stomatophyte is used for inflammation of various etiologies and localizations:

• inflammation of the gums in various stages of the process,
• serous or purulent periodontitis,
• inflammatory processes of tongue tissues,
• periodontal disease,
• weakness of blood vessels in the mucous membrane and bleeding gums,
• pathology caused by the introduction of parasites and the consequences of sexually transmitted diseases,
• candidiasis of the mucous membrane.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
• Age up to 12 years.
• Pregnancy and lactation period.
• Driving vehicles because the rinse aid contains alcohol.

Application diagram

Before use, shake the rinse aid to remove sediment. Then 5 ml of the product is diluted in 40-50 ml of boiled water at room temperature. Rinse the mouth for at least 30 seconds 3-4 times a day. The drug is prescribed for 10 days, the course can be extended.

Disadvantages of the product

The rinse has a good anti-inflammatory effect, but is not used independently. The drug is prescribed for complex treatment after preliminary sanitation of the oral cavity and removal of tartar.

It is undesirable to use the drug for more than two weeks due to the alcohol it contains. Ethyl alcohol has an irritating effect and dries out the mucous membrane. This leads to a decrease in saliva production and a change in the acidity of the oral cavity. A decrease in acidity leads to dysbiosis and aggravation of the inflammatory process. It is not recommended to use Stomatofit as a prophylactic agent between exacerbations of chronic oral diseases.

Price

• 50 ml of the drug costs 160 rubles,
• volume 100 ml – 200-210 rub.

Stomatofit solution: reviews, price

This form is a concentrated alcohol solution of medicinal plant extracts, which is intended for dilution: 7.5 ml of the drug is diluted in 50 ml of water (1/4 cup of warm boiled water) to obtain a ready-made solution for rinsing. The drug is brown in color, and there may be sediment at the bottom of the bottle. The presence of sediment is normal; The bottle just needs to be shaken before use.

Composition and release form - on Stomatofit, the instructions for use contain information that to obtain one bottle of the drug with a volume of 100 ml, the following amount of plant raw materials is used: chamomile flowers - 13 g, sage leaves - 13.0 g, oak bark - 13.0 g , calamus root – 6.5 g, arnica – 6.5 g, common thyme – 6.5 g, peppermint – 6.5 g.

An important point is that the drug contains alcohol in an amount of 60-70% of the volume! This sharply limits the use of the drug in motorists and patients with xerostomia (dry mouth), because alcohol will further dry out the oral mucosa, also in patients with halitosis. The drug is available in bottles of 100 and 50 ml. For Stomatofit the price will be from 170 rubles for a 50 ml bottle, and about 250 rubles for a 100 ml bottle.

Indications for use - due to the content of medicinal plant extracts, the drug has primarily an anti-inflammatory and astringent effect, as well as a slight antiseptic. In this regard, it can be used primarily for inflammatory diseases of the gums - gingivitis or periodontitis (Fig. 3-4), as well as for mouth rinsing for stomatitis (Fig. 2).

Contraindications for use –

• the presence of allergic reactions to any of the components of the drug,
• in children under 12 years of age,
• when driving vehicles (contains alcohol),
• Due to the alcohol content, you should not use Stomatofit during pregnancy and lactation.

Directions for use and dosage: First of all, you need to shake the bottle before use. Next, 7.5 ml of the drug should be diluted in approximately 1/4 cup of warm boiled water. For dosing, use the measuring cup included in the kit. Next, rinse your mouth for 1 minute. The course of application is usually 10-15 days, 3-4 times a day.

Reviews of the drug Stomatofit –

A fairly good drug, with high concentrations of medicinal plants, which primarily has a moderate anti-inflammatory and astringent effect. Thanks to its astringent effect, the drug reduces gum bleeding when brushing. However, the antiseptic effect of this drug is very insignificant, which makes it not entirely suitable as the main drug for the treatment of gum inflammation (24stoma.ru).

Therefore, to treat gum inflammation, it is better to use rinsing solutions that have a pronounced antiseptic effect, for example, Chlorhexidine solution. Or combine this solution with one of the antimicrobial gels for gums containing the antiseptics chlorhexidine and cetylpyridine, or the antibiotic metronidazole. But for carrying out preventive courses this drug is more than suitable, and in this case the reviews on Stomatofit will be positive.

It is also important to understand that the cause of inflammation of the latter is pathogenic bacteria from plaque and tartar, and without removing plaque from the dentist, any mouthwash (including Stomatofit) will only have a short-term effect, without significant improvement. Therefore, the correct strategy for using the drug for gum inflammation is to carry out preliminary ultrasonic cleaning of teeth from plaque and tartar, after which anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed in the form of rinses and applications for the gums for a course of 10-12 days.

In addition, many patients complain of the development of constant dryness of the oral mucosa with regular rinsing with Stomatofit. This is due to the alcohol content and, of course, therefore it is better to limit the course of use of the drug to only 10 days, and if dryness develops, switch to alternative products without alcohol. These may be other anti-inflammatory mouthwashes, for example, Stomatofit Fresh and Parodontocid rinses, PresiDent Antibacterial or PRESIDENT Active Plus (more about them in the link).

Important: the manufacturer recommends diluting as much as 40-50 ml of rinse solution, but in fact, only 10 ml is enough for this. There is no need to put the solution into your mouth several times and spit it out. It is enough to just put the solution in your mouth once and rinse for 1 minute, and this will not affect the effectiveness of rinsing in any way. I think everyone understands why the manufacturer makes such recommendations.

Features of Stomatofit A

In addition to herbal components, the product contains the anesthetic Anestezin. Thanks to the anesthetic effect, the product reduces the pain of oral ulcers and at the same time has an anti-inflammatory effect. The drug is produced in small packages of 25 ml, the product is brown in color.

Indications:

• treatment of ulcers during inflammatory processes,
• lubricating damaged mucous membranes when wearing removable dentures.

Contraindications:

• Allergy to the components of the product.
• Age up to 18 years.
• Instructions for use prohibit the use of the mouthwash for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
• When driving a car, use with caution, as this product contains alcohol.

Directions for use: before application, shake the product to remove sediment, lubricate the eroded surface with a swab or cotton swab 3-4 times a day. After treatment, refrain from drinking and eating for 1 hour. The course lasts 5-7 days.

Price – about 150-160 rubles.

Stomatofit A (with anesthesin) –

Stomatophyte A is a viscous liquid of dark brown color, with a characteristic herbal-medicinal odor. The drug is intended for application with a cotton swab to the surface of erosions and ulcers on the oral mucosa that form due to stomatitis or when wearing removable dentures. The drug is available in bottles of 25 g - at a price of 170 rubles.

Composition and release form –

Analysis of the composition - the drug "Stomatofit A" contains the same list of medicinal plant extracts as the 2 previous forms of the drug Stomatofit. Additionally, the drug contains anesthesin, which has a local anesthetic effect. Additional components can also contain alcohol, as well as a special thickener, which improves the fixation of the drug on the moist mucous membrane of the oral cavity.

Contraindications for use –

• the presence of allergic reactions to any of the components of the drug,
• in children under 18 years of age,
• during pregnancy and lactation,
• use by motorists is possible, but with caution.

Method of administration and dosage - shake the bottle of the drug, then use a cotton swab to apply the solution to areas of the oral mucosa that have erosions or ulcers. After this, you should refrain from eating and rinsing your mouth for several hours. Treatment is carried out 3-4 times a day, the course of treatment is no more than 5 days.

Reviews for Stomatofit A (with anesthesin) –

With various diseases in the oral cavity, painful erosions or ulcers can form, which cause a lot of discomfort, interfering with normal oral hygiene and comfortable eating. Most often, ulcers occur either with herpetic stomatitis or with aphthous stomatitis. There are not many drugs for their pain relief, and this is where Stomatofit A can help. The analgesic effect lasts for several hours.

Photos of ulcerations with stomatitis -

It should be noted that the use of Stomatofit A for stomatitis is not a specific treatment and can only be recommended as part of complex therapy. The drug has only an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, but does not in any way affect the causes of stomatitis. Those. the drug only helps to reduce the severity of symptoms, but does not affect the duration of the disease.

Alternative drugs for pain relief for painful erosions and ulcers in the oral cavity can be Cholisal-gel, Kamistad-gel or Tantum Verde. It should be noted that long-term use of the drug Stomatofit A is not recommended due to the toxic effect of anesthesin on the oral mucosa, which can slow down the epithelization of ulcers. Those. It is better to use the product only in a short course specifically to reduce the pain of erosions and ulcers in the acute period of stomatitis.

Stomatofit Fresh

The product is additionally used after dental hygiene. The plant components of the drug prevent the development of inflammation and slow down the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and tanning agents promote the healing of minor injuries. In addition, the rinse does not contain alcohol or artificial antiseptics, so it can be used continuously as an additional hygiene product.

Composition and properties of components:

• Sodium fluoride slows down the development of carious lesions and helps increase the thickness of the enamel; in addition, this component has antiseptic properties.
• Essential oils, especially sage and thyme oils, have anti-inflammatory and emollient properties. Peppermint oil and menthol mask the unpleasant odor.
• Xylitol allows you to balance the content of acids and alkalis in the oral cavity, which reduces the rate of reproduction of pathogenic bacteria and the likelihood of dental caries.

Directions for use: rinse your mouth after brushing for 30-60 seconds. After rinsing, it is advisable not to drink for about an hour. The greatest benefit will come from simultaneous use of pastes with added calcium. The combination of sodium fluoride and calcium-containing paste makes it possible to double the anti-caries effect of the mouthwash.

The product is contraindicated for children under 14 years of age.

The price of the rinse aid is 130 rubles.

Stomatofit Fresh for children

The drug is intended for use after the age of 6 years. The product does not contain dyes or other components that Stomatofit Fresh for adults contains as stabilizers.

The composition of the product is similar to Stomatofit Fresh:

• Sodium fluoride 227 ppm protects tooth enamel from caries and helps reduce the number of pathogenic microorganisms.
• Xylitol helps bring the pH of the oral cavity back to normal, which also helps slow down the growth of bacteria and reduces the amount of plaque.
• Essential oils have an anti-inflammatory effect, and menthol freshens breath.

Directions for use: rinse the mouth 1-2 times a day after brushing your teeth with calcium-containing pastes. Using a measuring cap, measure out 5-10 ml of the product and rinse the mouth for 1 minute. After the procedure, do not drink or eat for 1 hour. In addition, it is not advisable to rinse your mouth with water after using Stomatofit Fresh.

Reviews from experts about the children's mouthwash from the Stomatofit line are positive. During use, make sure that the child does not swallow the rinse aid. The price of the product is about 125 rubles.