Prevident 5000 Dry Mouth
Generic name:sodium fluoride
Dosage form: gel, dentifrice
Drug class:Mouth and throat products
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
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PreviDent®5000ppm
DRY MOUTH1 Rx ONLY
1.1% Sodium Fluoride
Prescription Strength Toothpaste
- 1
- Formulated for Dry Mouth Sufferers
Prevident 5000 Dry Mouth Description
Self-topical neutral fluoride toothpaste containing 1.1% (w/w) sodium fluoride for use as a dental caries preventative in adults and pediatric patients.
Active Ingredient
Sodium fluoride 1.1% (w/w)
Inactive Ingredients
water, sorbitol, hydrated silica, propylene glycol, glycerin, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, dipotassium phosphate, poloxamer 407, flavor, PVM/MA copolymer, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, sodium saccharin, cocamidopropyl betaine, cetylpyridinium chloride, potassium sorbate, pectin, FD&C blue no. 1
Prevident 5000 Dry Mouth - Clinical Pharmacology
Frequent topical applications to the teeth with preparations having a relatively high fluoride content increase tooth resistance to acid dissolution and enhance penetration of the fluoride ion into tooth enamel.
Indications and Usage for Prevident 5000 Dry Mouth
A dental caries preventive; for once daily self-applied topical use. It is well established that 1.1% sodium fluoride is safe and extraordinarily effective as a caries preventive when applied frequently with mouthpiece applicators.1-4 PreviDent® 5000 Dry Mouth brand of 1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste in a squeeze bottle is easily applied onto a toothbrush. This prescription toothpas...