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BRAND NAMES:
Act Anticavity, Act Braces Care, Act Kids, Act Restoring, Act Total Care, Act Total Care Dry Mouth, Act Total Care Sensitive, Anticavity Fluoride Rinse, Fluorabon, Fluor-A-Day, Fluoritab, Flura-Drops, Listerine HealthyWhite, Listerine Naturals with Fluoride, Listerine Nightly Reset
Generic Names:
Sodium Fluoride
Uses:
Helps develop healthy teeth and prevent cavities.
Therapeutic Classes:
Dentifrice, Fluoride Supplement, Protectant, Dental, Cariostatic
Forms:
Chewable Tablet, Lozenge, Liquid
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Sodium Fluoride used for?
Ludent is prescribed to patients to prevent tooth decay. Ludent works by strengthening the enamel of the tooth to prevent dental cavities. This medication is available as an oral tablet, chewable.
What form(s) does Sodium Fluoride come in
Chewable Tablet
Lozenge
Liquid
What are common Sodium Fluoride doses?
Tablet Chewable 1.1 (0.5 F)MG
Tablet Chewable 2.2 (1 F)MG
Tablet Chewable 0.55 (0.25 F)MG
Bottle 25GM of
Bottle 50ML of 1.1 (0.5 F)MG/ML
Tube 56GM of 1.1%
Common Sodium Fluoride prescriptions
Sodium Fluoride
473ml of 0.2% bottleSodium Fluoride
50ml of 0.5mg/ml bottleSodium Fluoride
50ml of 1.1 (0.5 f)mg/ml bottleSodium Fluoride
0.55 (0.25 f)mg tablet chewableSodium Fluoride
1.1 (0.5 f)mg tablet chewableSodium Fluoride
2.2 (1 f)mg tablet chewableSodium Fluoride
56gm of 1.1% tubeSodium Fluoride
56gm of 1.1% tube of gel
How to take Sodium Fluoride
Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
Chew or crush the chewable tablet before swallowing. Take this medicine at bedtime after brushing your teeth.
To use the oral liquid, squeeze the right number of drops into the mouth using the dropper. Or you can mix the medicine with juice or food (but not dairy foods such as ice cream or yogurt).
Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
Chew or crush the chewable tablet before swallowing. Take this medicine at bedtime after brushing your teeth.
To use the oral liquid, squeeze the right number of drops into the mouth using the dropper. Or you can mix the medicine with juice or food (but not dairy foods such as ice cream or yogurt).
What to do if you miss a dose of Sodium Fluoride
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
Sodium Fluoride contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to fluoride.
Sodium Fluoride warnings
If you are pregnant or breast feeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Too much fluoride can cause white patches or yellow or brown spots on the teeth. If this happens, stop using the medicine and call your doctor.
You should not use this medicine more often or in larger amounts than your doctor ordered.
Sores on mouth or lips.
Sodium Fluoride interactions
You should not use calcium pills or foods rich in calcium (like milk, cheese, or yogurt) within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking this medicine.
Too much fluoride can cause white patches or yellow or brown spots on the teeth. If this happens, stop using the medicine and call your doctor.
You should not use this medicine more often or in larger amounts than your doctor ordered.
Sodium Fluoride side effects
Serious Side Effects
Black, tarry, or bloody stools or bloody vomit.
Painful or aching bones.
Sores on mouth or lips.
Skin rash.
Less Serious Side Effects
Stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting.
Acne-like skin changes.