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Fluoride
Pronunciation
Brand Names
Therapeutic Categories
Reasons not to take this medicine
What is this medicine used for?
How does it work?
How is it best taken?
What do I do if I miss a dose?
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
What are the common side effects of this medicine?
What should I monitor?
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
How should I store this medicine?
General statements

Pronunciation
(FLOR ide)

Brand Names
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®

Therapeutic Categories
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 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.
  • 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.

  • What do I do if I miss a dose?
  • 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 the common side effects of this medicine?
  • Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
  • Tooth staining.

  • What should I monitor?
  • Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
  • 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
  • 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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