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Pronunciation |
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(FLOR
ide) |
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Brand Names |
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ACT®[OTC]; Fluor-A-Day [OTC];
Fluorigard®[OTC]; Fluorinse®; Flura-Drops®;
Flura-Loz®; Gel-Kam®[OTC]; Gel-Kam® Rinse;
Lozi-Flur™; Luride®; Luride®
Lozi-Tab®; NeutraCare®; NeutraGard®[OTC];
Pediaflor®; Pharmaflur®; Pharmaflur® 1.1;
Phos-Flur®; Phos-Flur® Rinse [OTC]; PreviDent®;
PreviDent® 5000
Plus™; Stan-gard®; Stop®;
Thera-Flur-N® |
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Therapeutic
Categories |
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Nutritional Supplement |
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Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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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 0.7
parts per million.
If you are on a low-salt or salt-free
diet. |
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What is this medicine used
for? |
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This supplement is used to prevent
cavities. |
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How does it work? |
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Fluoride works to make teeth strong and resistant to
decay. |
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How is it best taken? |
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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.
Rinse, gel:
Use this medicine before bedtime.
After thoroughly brushing, rinse or apply to teeth and spit out. Do
not swallow.
If using the rinse, swish around for 1 minute before spitting out.
Some products are used daily while others are used once a week.
Follow directions given by healthcare provider. |
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What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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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. |
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What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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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. |
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What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Tooth staining. |
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What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Follow up with healthcare provider. |
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Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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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. |
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How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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General statements |
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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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