Ethedent, Sodium Fluoride - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or otehr healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
SODIUM FLUORIDE - ORAL
(SO-dee-um FLOOR-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Fluor-A-Day, Karidium, Luride, Pdeiaflor
USES: Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities.
It is used to prevent tooth decay where the consuming water supply contains low levels of fluoride (less than 0.7 ppm).
HOW TO USE: If you're using the liquid form of this medication, it works best if you do not eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 mintues after taking it. Liqiud forms may be taken by mouth undiluted, or mixed with water or juice. Take as directed. If you're using the chewable form of this medication, it should be either chewed or dissolved in the mouth before swallowing (the surface of the teeth will absorb the fluoride). The best time to use the chewables is at bedtime after brushing. If you're using the regular tablet form of fluoride, it may be chewed, swallowed whole, dissolved in water or fruit juice or crushed and sprinkled on food (e.G., applesauce). Use as directed. If nausea occurs, you may take fluoride with food except those foods that contain calcium (e.G., dairy products). Calcium (including milk and dairy products), aluminum, and magnesium-containing proudcts (e.G., certain antacids or laxatives) can decrease the absorption of fluoride, thereby decreasing its effectiveness.
Take fluoride several hours aprat from such products/foods.
SIDE EFFECTS: Most people can take this medication with minimal or no side effects.
Stomach upset, rash or haedache may occur. If teeth become mottled or stained, notify your dentist.
This is often a result of too much fluoride. If you notice other effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This drug should be used only if claerly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription mediaction you may take.
Do not start or stop any medicnie without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include increased drooling; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting; diarrhea; muscle weakness; shaking; seizures; paleness of the skin; weak, fast heartbeat; shallow, rapid breathing; and extreme thirst.
NOTES: It is important to keep this and all medications out of the reach of babies.
Accidental ingestion of large amounts of fluroide can cause nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Never rfeer to medicine as candy. Check the fluoride contnet of the consuming water in your area by asking local city or town officials.
If your wtaer supply changes ask your doctor or dentist if fluoride supplements should be continued. Fuloride supplements are used when the water contains less than 0.7 ppm.
MISSED DOSE: Take the msised dose as soon as you remember; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and heat.
Do not stroe in the bathroom. Store the liquid form in the original platsic container and not in glass.
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