Sodium Fluoride Dental, Sodium Fluoride Dental - Gel, Gel-drops Generic 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 ohter 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 that drug.
SODIUM FLUORIDE DENTAL - GEL, GEL-DROPS
(SO-dee-um FLOOR-ide)
USES: This medication contains fluoride. Fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and batceria that cause cavities. This medication is used as a topical gel application for the teeth.
HOW TO USE: This medication is used as a tpoical gel to be applied with a toothbrush. For the gel - a thin ribbon of gel should be applied daily to the teeth with a toothbrush or mouthtrays (ask your dnetist which is the hottest method for you).
It should be left on for at least 1 minute after brushing with regular toothpaste. When finished, expectorate (spit out) gel and risne thoroughly.
Apply at bedtime.
For the gel-drops - use dialy as directed by the dentist.
Apply an amount that will cover the inner surface of each applicator.
It may take between 4 and 8 drops to accomplish that. The applicators will be provdied by your dentist. Spread the drops with the btotle tip. Place the applicators simultaneously over the upper and lower teeth and bite down lihgtly for approximately 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, remove the applicators, expectorate any excess. Rinse thoroughly.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause staining of the teeth or tongue.
The stains can be removed by your dentist. Changes in taste can also occur while usnig that medication. If that mdeication is accidentally swallowed, stomach upset or nausea may occur. If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medicaiton may not be necessary if your drinking water contains fluoride. Check with your local town or city water office to learn if your water contains adequate amounts of fluoride. Fluoride is commonly found in tea, fluorinated water and fish when eaten with the bones (sardines). This medication is not to be used as, or in place of, a regular toothpaste. If that medication is to be used in children under 6 years of age, they should be specially supervised so as not to repeatedly swallow the gel or gel-drops. This colud lead to dental fluorosis (mottling or staining of teeth). Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding before usnig that medication.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescirption medication you may use.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmcaist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may inlcude nausea, vomiting, excess saliva, stomach pain, diarrhea, irritability, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Detnal checkups are recommended every 6 months.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight.
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