GENERIC NAME: SODIUM FLUORIDE 1.1% DENTAL - TOOTHPASTE (SO-dee-um FLOOR-ide)
BRAND NAME(S): Prevident 5000 Booster
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities. This medication is used to prevent cavities.
HOW TO USE: This is best used once daily just before bedtime instead of your regular toothpaste or as directed by your healthcare professional. Apply a thin ribbon of medicine to a toothbrush and brush thoroughly for 2 minutes or as directed. Adults: after use, spit out the excess. Do not swallow the toothpaste. For best results, do not eat, drink or rinse for 30 minutes after using this fluoride treatment. Children (ages 6 to 16): after use, spit out the excess and rinse mouth thoroughly. Do not swallow the toothpaste. If children less than 6 years of age are prescribed this toothpaste, close supervision is needed to prevent repeated swallowing of the toothpaste. Children ages 6-12 years should also be supervised when using this product.
SIDE EFFECTS: Inform your healthcare professional promptly if you experience mouth or gum irritation while using this medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dentist or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using sodium fluoride, tell your healthcare professional if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your healthcare professional if you have: trouble swallowing (e.g., dysphagia). Tell your healthcare professional your medical history, especially of: kidney problems. Before using this medicine, tell your healthcare professional if you are pregnant. It is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your healthcare professional of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use. Do not start or stop any medicine without your healthcare professional's approval.
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