Fluoride

(FLOR ide)

U.S. Brand Names

ACT® Plus [OTC]; ACT® x2™ [OTC]; ACT® [OTC]; CaviRinse™; ControlRx®; Denta 5000 Plus; DentaGel; EtheDent™; Fluor-A-Day; Fluorigard® [OTC]; Fluorinse®; Flura-Drops®; Gel-Kam® Rinse; Gel-Kam® [OTC]; Just for Kids™ [OTC]; Lozi-Flur™; Luride®; Luride® Lozi-Tab®; NeutraCare®; NeutraGard® Advanced; NeutraGard® Plus; NeutraGard® [OTC]; Omnii Gel™ [OTC]; PerioMed™; Pharmaflur®; Pharmaflur® 1.1; Phos-Flur®; Phos-Flur® Rinse [OTC]; PreviDent®; PreviDent® 5000 Plus™; StanGard®; StanGard® Perio; Stop®; Thera-Flur-N®

Canadian Brand Names

Fluor-A-Day

Pharmacologic Category

Nutritional Supplement

Reasons not to take this medicine

• Do not give the 1 mg tablet to a child younger than 3 years of age.

• Do not give the rinse (1 mg in a teaspoonful) to a child younger than 6 years of age.

• If you have an allergy to fluoride or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If the fluoride content of your drinking water is greater than or equal to 0.7 parts per million.

• If you are on a low-salt or salt-free diet.

What is this medicine used for?

• This supplement is used to prevent cavities.

How does it work?

• Fluoride works to make teeth strong and resistant to decay.

How is it best taken?

Tablet, drops:

• Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

• Dissolve tablets in mouth, chew, swallow whole, or add to water or fruit juice. Add to water for use in infant formulas.

• A liquid (drops) is available if you cannot swallow pills.

• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given. Take alone or mix with liquids or food.

Chewable tablet:

• Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

• Chew or crush well. Do not swallow whole.

• May be mixed with water or fruit juice.

• Use this medicine before bedtime.

Rinse, gel:

• Use this medicine before bedtime.

• Brush with this medicine for 2 minutes and spit out.

• Do not swallow.

• If using the rinse, swish around for 1 minute before spitting out.

• Children: Rinse out mouth after each use.

• Some products are used daily while others are used once a week. Follow directions given by healthcare provider.

What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Do not take oral medicine with milk, other dairy products, calcium, magnesium, or iron with this medicine.

• Do not drink coffee or eat for at least 30 minutes after using the rinse or gel.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

• Tooth staining.

What should I monitor?

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Severe nausea or vomiting.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

General statements

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.



Created: 2006-10-13 12:41:30.0

Modified: 2008-02-11 13:21:24.0

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