PreviDent 5000 Plus
Generic name:sodium fluoride
Dosage form: dental paste
Drug class:Mouth and throat products
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 23, 2021.
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1.1% Sodium Fluoride
PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH TOOTHPASTE
SPEARMINT
Rx ONLY
PreviDent 5000 Plus Description
Self-topical neutral fluoride dentifrice containing 1.1% (w/w) sodium fluoride for use as a dental caries preventive in adults and pediatric patients.
Active Ingredient
Sodium fluoride 1.1% (w/w).
Inactive Ingredients
water, sorbitol, hydrated silica, PEG-12, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate, sodium lauryl sulfate, flavor, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, FD&C blue no. 1.
PreviDent 5000 Plus - 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 Plus
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 Plus brand of 1.1% sodium fluoride in a squeezetube is easily applied onto a toothbrush. This prescription dental cream should be used once daily in place of your regular toothpaste unless otherwise instructed by your dental professional. May be used in areas where drinking water is fluoridated since topical fluoride cannot produce fluorosis. (see WARNINGS for exception).
Contraindications
Do not use in pediatric patients under age 6 years unless recommended by a dentist or physician.
