FLUORIDE TOPICAL

(FLOR ide TOP i kal) Brand: ACT Fluoride Rinse, ACT Kids Fluoride Rinse, ACT Restoring Mouthwash Cinnamon, ACT Restoring Mouthwash Mint, ACT Restoring Mouthwash Spearmint, ACT Restoring Mouthwash Vanilla Mint, Control Rx, Denta 5000 Plus, Dentagel, Ethedent, Fluoridex, Fluoridex Daily Defense, Fluoridex Daily Defense Enhanced Whitening, Fluorigard, Fluorinse, Gel-Kam, Gel-Kam Dental Therapy Pak, Gel-Kam Dentinbloc, Gel-Kam Sensitivity Therapy, NaFrinse Daily/Acidulated, NaFrinse Daily/Neutral, Nafrinse Solution, NaFrinse Weekly, Neutracare Gel, Neutragard, Neutragard Advanced, Neutral Sodium Fluoride Rinse, Omnii Gel, Omnii Gel Just For Kids, Oral B Anti-Cavity, Perfect Choice, Perio Med, Phos-Flur, Prevident, Prevident 500 Plus Boost, PreviDent 5000 Booster, Prevident 5000 Dry Mouth, Prevident 5000 Plus, Prevident 5000 Sensitive, Prevident Dental Rinse, SF, SF 5000 Plus, Stop, Thera-Flur-N

What is the most significant information I must know about fluoride topical?

• Fluoride topical must not be used if the level of fluoride in the drinking water is greater than 0.7 parts for million (ppm).

• Till using fluoride topical, speak your dentist and doctor if you are on a low salt or a salt free diet. You may not be able to use fluoride topical, or you may need particular trials while you are using it.

• Do not ate, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after using a fluoride topical.

• Do not swallow fluoride topical. Spit it out after use.

• Do not let a baby to swallow fluoride topical or serious overdose symptoms could result.

• Overdose symptoms may result if you swallow big amounts of fluoride while using it.

What is fluoride topical?

• Fluoride is a stuff that strengthens tooth enamel. This helps to prevent dental cavities.

• Fluoride topical is used as a medicine to prevent tooth decay in patients that have a low level of fluoride topical in their drinking water. Fluoride topical is also used to prevent tooth decay in patients who undergo radiation of the head and/or neck, which may reason dryness of the mouth and an heighten incidence of tooth decay.

• Fluoride may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till using fluoride topical?

• Fluoride topical must not be used if the level of fluoride in the drinking water is greater than 0.7 parts for million (ppm).

• If you have gum malady, some forms of fluoride topical may be irritating to your gums. Conversation to your dentist or doctor if you have bothersome mouth irritation while using fluoride topical.

• Conversation to your doctor and dentist till using fluoride topical if you are pregnant.

• Conversation to your doctor and dentist till using fluoride topical if you are breast-feeding.

• The use of fluoride is particularly significant in children to protect against tooth decay. The American Dental Association's Council on Dental Therapeutics recommends the use of fluoride by children up to 13 years of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends fluoride supplementation in children before the age of 16 years old.

• Do not let a baby to swallow fluoride topical or serious overdose symptoms could result.

How must I use fluoride topical?

• Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as it was predesigned by your dentist or doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Fluoride topical must be used immediately after brushing or flossing your teeth. For excellent results, use the medicine just till bedtime, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

• Swish this medicine in your mouth without swallowing. Then spit it out.

• Do not ate, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after using fluoride topical.

• Store fluoride topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to use the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.

• Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, drooling, numbness or tingling, loss of feeling anywhere in your body, muscle stiffness, or seizure (convulsions).

• Overdose symptoms may result if you swallow big amounts of fluoride while using it.

What must I avoid while using fluoride topical?

• Do not swallow fluoride topical. Spit it out after use.

What are the possible side effects of fluoride topical?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your doctor if you have any of the next side effects:

· discolored teeth;

· weakened tooth enamel; or

· any changes in the appearance of your teeth.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· stomach upset;

· headache; or

· weakness.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect fluoride topical?

• It is not likely that another drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied fluoride. But much drugs can interact with every another. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about fluoride topical.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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