Fluoride
Generic name: fluoride [ FLOR-ide ]
Brand names: Altaflor, Fluorabon, Ludent, Karidium, Luride,
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Dosage forms: oral liquid (0.25 mg/0.6 mL; 0.25 mg/drop); oral solution (0.5 mg/mL); oral tablet (1 mg); oral tablet, chewable (0.25 mg; 0.5 mg; 1 mg)
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes
What is fluoride?
Fluoride is a substance that strengthens tooth enamel, which helps prevent dental cavities.
Fluoride is used to prevent tooth decay in people whose drinking water contains low levels of fluoride (less than 0.6 parts per million).
Fluoride may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use fluoride if the level of fluoride in your drinking water is greater than 0.6 parts per million (ppm).
Carefully follow all dosing instructions when giving fluoride to a child.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use fluoride if the level of fluoride in your drinking water is greater than 0.6 parts per million (ppm).
To determine the amount of fluoride in your water supply, you may contact your local water company. You may also get information about water fluoride content throughout the United States from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Tell your dentist or doctor if:
you have ever had sores or ulcers in your mouth; or
you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take fluoride?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Fluoride doses are based on your age and on the fluoride content in your water supply. In general, you do not need to take fluoride if the amount of fluoride in your water is greater than 0.6 ppm.
Carefully follow all dosing instructions when giving this medicine to a child.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Fluoride liquid (drops) can be taken undiluted, or mixed with liquid or food. Drink or eat this mixture right away. Do not save it for later use.
The chewable tablet may be chewed or dissolved in your mouth before you swallow it. It is best to take this medicine at bedtime after brushing your teeth.
Do not rinse your mouth, and do not eat or drink anythin
