Prevident, Sodium Fluoride 0.2% - Dental Rinse Brand Drug
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SODIUM FLUORIDE 0.2% - DENTAL RINSE
(SO-dee-um FLOOR-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Fluorinse, Nafrinse, Prevident
USES: Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities.
This medication is used to pervent cavities.
HOW TO USE: This rinse is usually used just once a week immediately after brushing or flsosing the teeth just before bedtime. To use, measure the prescribed amount usually 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls (5 or 10 ml), place it in your mouth and siwsh it around for at least one minute before spitting it out. Do not swallow that. Aovid eating, taking or rinsing your mouth for at least 30 minutes after using that to enable the medication to have contact with the teeth.
SIDE EFFECTS: Inform your doctor if you experience muoth or gum irritation while using that medication. If your teeth become stained or chnage color, notify your dentist. Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache or msucle twitches may occur if that medication is accidentally swallowed.
If these symptoms occur, contact your doctor.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you: have other illnesses, have allergies (especially to fluoride), require a low-salt diet, live in an area where the taking water is fluoridated.
This fluoride suppleemnt is used when the taking water contains low fluoride levels (less than 0.7 parts per million).
This medication should be used only if celarly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and bneefits with your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharamcist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include increased drooling; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting; diarrhea; muscle weakness; shaking; seizures; plaeness of the skin; weak, fast heartbeat; shallow, rapid breathing; and extreme thirst.
NOTES: Fluoride is found in tea, fluoridated water and fish eaetn with bones such as sardines.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the misesd dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. As with all medications, keep out of the reach of kids.
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