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Picado is used in the local treatment of inflammation and infections of the oral mucosa such as aphthous ulcers, stomatitis, gingivitis, irritation caused by wearing dentures, wounds and ulcers in the mouth. Before using Picado, patients should consult a pharmacist or a specialist to use the drug safely and effectively.1. What is Picado?
Picado is a product of OPC Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, which has the effect of treating infections in the oral mucosa. Picado is prepared in the form of a gel for topical use, packaged in a box of 1 tube of 10g.
Ingredients in Picado:
Rhubarb 500mg; Salicylic Acid 100mg; Excipients just enough content 10g.
2. Indications for taking Picado
Picado drug is indicated in the local treatment of inflammatory symptoms and infections of the oral mucosa such as:
Aphthous, stomatitis; Gingivitis ; Irritation due to wearing dentures; Wounds and sores in the mouth area. Pharmacodynamics: Rhubarb has the effect of clearing heat, detoxifying, antibacterial and is a medicine often used to treat cases of swelling in the throat, painful swelling of the gums, and pimples. Salicylic acid is an antifungal, mild antiseptic, and exfoliates the stratum corneum of the skin.
3. Contraindications to using Picado
Do not use Picado in case the patient is sensitive to any of the ingredients, excipients or active ingredients in the drug.
Contraindication is understood as absolute, which means that for any reason the contraindication is not flexible enough to take Picado.
4. How to use, dose Picado
How to use Picado:
Picado is prepared in the form of a gel for external use. Do not brush your teeth or rinse your mouth immediately after applying Picado. Picado Reference Dose: Apply Picado 2-4 times daily to the affected area. It is necessary to gently rub the Picado drug to adhere to the oral mucosa. Note: The above dose of Picado is for reference only. The specific dose of Picado depends on your condition and disease progression. To get the right dose of Picado, patients should consult a doctor or healthcare professional.
5. Missed dose, overdose of Picado and how to handle it
Symptoms of Picado overdose:
In case of swallowing too much Picado, there may be signs of acute diarrhea due to the laxative effect of Rhubarb and symptoms of toxicity of salicylic acid. Symptoms of overdose often manifest differently from person to person, such as deep, rapid breathing, ringing in the ears, deafness, vasodilation, and sweating. Treatment of overdose Picado:
Should drink a lot of water, rehydrate and electrolytes when having acute diarrhea. In case of salicylic acid poisoning, gastric lavage should be indicated and plasma pH, plasma salicylates and electrolytes should be monitored. In the event of an emergency, call 911 immediately or ask a loved one to take you to the nearest medical facility. If the patient forgets a dose of Picado, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose of Picado, skip the missed dose and take the next dose exactly as directed. Note that a double dose of Picado should not be taken.
6. Side effects when using Picado
Besides its therapeutic uses, Picado medicine can cause some of the following side effects for patients:
Teeth may be stained yellow, but this condition will disappear quickly. A transient burning sensation at the site of application of Picado. Hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria or rash have been reported very rarely during the use of Picado. When experiencing side effects of Picado, the patient should stop using and notify the doctor or ask a loved one to take him to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
7. Precautions while using Picado
In case of manifestations of systemic infection, treatment with antibiotics is required. Picado is a prescription drug, patients should consult their doctor before use. There are no reports of topical drugs containing Rhubarb like Picado in pregnant women, however, caution should be exercised when prescribing them. Anthranoid glycosides present in rhubarb can be excreted in human milk, but there are no specific studies on the therapeutic dose of Picado, so use only if the benefit outweighs breast-feeding. Picado should not be used for a long time, with high concentrations applied over a large area to avoid over-absorption causing systemic side effects. To avoid drug interactions, before being prescribed Picado, patients should inform their doctor about all the drugs they are using, including functional foods. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Picado. Above is all information about Picado drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Picado is a prescription drug, patients need to use the drug as prescribed by the doctor, absolutely do not self-treat at home.
