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Sodium fluoride - oral

(so-dee-um floor-ide)

common brand names: Fluor-A-Day, Karidium, Luride, Pediaflor

Simular Drugs : Fluorabon, Fluorabon Basic

Fluorabon Usage: Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay & bacteria that cause cavities. Its used to prevent tooth decay where drinking water supply contains low levels about fluoride (less than 0.7 ppm).

How to use Fluorabon: If you are using the liquid form of this medication, it works best if you do not eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after taking this. Liquid forms may be taken by mouth undiluted, or mixed with water or juice. Take as directed. If you using the chewable form of this tablet, it should be either chewed or dissolved in mouth before swallowing (the surface about teeth will absorb the fluoride). the best clock to use chewables is in bedtime after brushing. If you using the regular med form of fluoride, it may be chewed, swallowed whole, dissolved in water or fruit juice or crushed & sprinkled on food (e.g., applesauce). Use as directed. If nausea occurs, you may take fluoride with food except those foods that contain calcium (e.g., dairy products). Calcium (including milk & dairy products), aluminum, and magnesium-containing products (e.g., certain antacids or laxatives) can decrease absorption about fluoride, thereby decreasing it is effectiveness. Take fluoride few hours apart from such products/foods.

Fluorabon side effects: most person can take this med with minimal or no side effects. Stomach upset, rash or headache may occur. If teeth become mottled or stained, notify your dentist. it is often result of too much about fluoride. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or physician.

Fluorabon Precautions: this drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

Fluorabon medication interactions: Tell your physician of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. don't start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.

Fluorabon Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include increased drooling; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting; diarrhea; muscle weakness; shaking; seizures; paleness of the skin; weak, fast heartbeat; shallow, rapid breathing; & extreme thirst.

Fluorabon special notes: Its important to keep it & every drugs out about reach about children. Accidental ingestion about large amounts about fluoride can cause nausea, diarrhea & vomiting. Never refer to medicine as candy. dollars the fluoride content about the drinking water in your area by asking local city or town officials. If you're water supply changes ask your physician or dentist if fluoride supplements should be continued. Fluoride supplements used when the water contains less than 0.7 ppm.

If you missed Fluorabon dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; do not take if It's almost time since the following dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Fluorabon Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & heat. do not store at the bathroom. Store liquid form in original plastic container & not in glass.

Active Ingredients : Sodium Fluoride