Fluoride



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







Fluoride

(FLOR ide)

U.S. Brand Names
ACT®[OTC]; ACT® Plus [OTC]; ACT® x2™[OTC]; CaviRinse™; ControlRx®; Denta 5000 Plus; DentaGel; EtheDent™; Fluor-A-Day; Fluorigard®[OTC]; Fluorinse®; Flura-Drops®; Gel-Kam®[OTC]; Gel-Kam® Rinse; Just for Kids™[OTC]; Lozi-Flur™; Luride®; Luride® Lozi-Tab®; NeutraCare®; NeutraGard®[OTC]; NeutraGard® Advanced; NeutraGard® Plus; Omnii Gel™[OTC]; Pediaflor®[DSC]; 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; Fluotic®
Mexican Brand Names
Audifluor®
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 immediately or dial 911.
  • 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).
  • Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
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