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Sodium fluoride - oral

(so-dee-um floor-ide)

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

Simular Drugs : Luride, Luride Sf

Luride Usage: Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities. it is used to prevent tooth decay where the drinking water supply contains low levels of fluoride (less than 0.7 ppm).

How to use Luride: If you using the liquid form of this medication, this 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 are using chewable form of it drug, it should be either chewed or dissolved in the mouth before swallowing (the surface of teeth will absorb fluoride). best time to use chewables is at bedtime after brushing. If you are using the regular tablet form of fluoride, it may be chewed, swallowed whole, dissolved at 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 and dairy products), aluminum, & magnesium-containing goods (e.g., certain antacids or laxatives) can decrease absorption of fluoride, thereby decreasing It's effectiveness. Take fluoride some hours apart from such products/foods.

Luride side effects: most people can take this drug with minimal or no side effects. Stomach upset, rash or headache may occur. If teeth become mottled or stained, notify your dentist. this is much of of times a result about too much fluoride. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or physician.

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

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

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

Luride special notes: It's important to keep this and every medications out of reach of children. Accidental ingestion about big amounts of fluoride can cause nausea, diarrhea & vomiting. Never refer to medicine as candy. cash fluoride content about the drinking water in your region by asking local city or town officials. If youre water supply changes ask your doctor or dentist if fluoride supplements should be continued. Fluoride supplements are used when the water contains less then 0.7 ppm.

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

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

Active Ingredients : Sodium Fluoride