Prevident Mouthwash

Generic name:sodium fluoride
Dosage form: dental mouthwash
Drug class:Mouth and throat products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2021.

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0.2% Neutral Sodium Fluoride

Rx ONLY

Prevident Mouthwash Description

PreviDent® Rinse brand of 0.2% neutral sodium fluoride is a mint-flavored, neutral, aqueous solution.

Active Ingredient

Sodium Fluoride 0.2% (w/v)

Inactive Ingredients

Benzoic Acid, Flavor, Glycerin, Poloxamer 338, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Water, FD&C Blue No. 1

Prevident Mouthwash - Clinical Pharmacology

Topical application of sodium fluoride increases tooth resistance to acid dissolution, promotes remineralization, and inhibits the cariogenic microbial process.

Indications and Usage for Prevident Mouthwash

A dental caries preventive, for weekly self-applied topical use. Weekly rinsing with a neutral 0.2% sodium fluoride solution protects against dental caries in adults and pediatric patients. PreviDent® Rinse provides a ready-to-use preparation for convenient administration and favorable compliance. May be used in areas where drinking water is fluoridated since topical fluoride cannot produce fluorosis. (See WARNINGS for exception.)

CONTRAINDIACTIONS

Do not use in patients with dysphagia. Do not use in pediatric patients under age 6 years unless recommended by a dentist or physician.

Warnings

Keep out of reach of infants and children. Pediatric patients under age 12 should be supervised in the use of this product. Patients under age 6 require special supervision to prevent repeated swallowing of rinse since they frequently swallow significant amounts while rinsing. Prolonged daily ingestion may result in dental fluorosis in patients under age 6, especially if the water fluoridation...