Fluoride topical

Generic name: fluoride topical [ FLOR-ide-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand names: ACT Fluoride Rinse, Biotene, Dentagel, Fluorigard, Gel-Kam, ... show all 62 brands Neutragard, Neutral Sodium Fluoride Rinse, Omnii Gel Just For Kids, Oral B Anti-Cavity, Perio Med, PreviDent, Prevident, Phos-Flur, Stanimax Gel, Stop, Perfect Choice, Gel-Kam Dental Therapy Pak, Omni-Med, Stanimax Perio Rinse, PreviDent 5000 Plus, Thera-Flur-N, Acid Phos Fluor Rinse, Phosphate Fluoride, Gel-Kam Dentinbloc, Neutracare Gel, Gel-Kam Sensitivity Therapy, SF, Omnii Gel, APF Gel, SF 5000 Plus, Nafrinse Solution, Control Rx, Ethedent, Fluorinse, Prevident Dental Rinse, Liqui-Flur, Denta 5000 Plus, Prevident 500 Plus Boost, Fluoridex Daily Defense Enhanced Whitening, PreviDent 5000 Dry Mouth, ACT Kids Fluoride Rinse, ACT Restoring Mouthwash Mint, ACT Restoring Mouthwash Spearmint, ACT Restoring Mouthwash Cinnamon, ACT Restoring Mouthwash Vanilla Mint, NaFrinse Daily/Neutral, NaFrinse Daily/Acidulated, NaFrinse Weekly, PreviDent 5000 Booster, Fluoridex Daily Defense Sensitivity Relief, Fluoridex Daily Defense, Neutragard Advanced, Clinpro 5000, ACT Anticavity Kids Fluoride Rinse, OrthoWash, TheraBreath Healthy Smile Rinse, Sodium Fluoride 5000 Plus, PreviDent Ortho Defense, ACT Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Mint, Enamelast, Colgate Total, Colgate Total Whitening
Dosage forms: mucous membrane powder for reconstitution (0.2%); mucous membrane solution (0.2%); topical cream (1.1%); topical gel (0.4%; 1.1%); topical kit (0.14%-1.09%-0.4%; 5%); topical paste (0.15%; 1.1%); topical solution (0.05%; 0.63%)
Drug class:Mouth and throat products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 21, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is fluoride topical?

There are many brands and forms of fluoride topical available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Fluoride topical is used to help prevent cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. Fluoride topical can also help strengthen tooth enamel, remove plaque bacteria from teeth and gums, and decrease painful tooth sensitivity.

Fluoride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on the label and package, or use exactly as prescribed by your dentist or doctor.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use fluoride topical if you are allergic to it.

If you are using a prescription toothpaste, tell your dentist or doctor if you have kidney disease.

Ask a doctor before using fluoride topical if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not use fluoride topical in a child without the advice of a doctor or dentist. Some forms of fluoride topical should not be used in children