Warning: following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise about youre healthcare professional. it should not be construed to indicate that use of tablet is safe or effective for you. Consult you're pharmacist before using this tablet.

Sodium fluoride - oral

(so-dee-um floor-ide)

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

Simular Drugs : Luride, Luride Sf

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

How to use Luride Sf: If you are using liquid form of this drug, this works best if you don't eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after taking it. Liquid forms may be taken by mouth undiluted, or mixed with water or juice. Take as directed. If you are using chewable form of this drug, it should be either chewed or dissolved in the mouth before swallowing (the surface about teeth will absorb the fluoride). the best time to use the chewables is at bedtime after brushing. If you are using regular tablet 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 the absorption of fluoride, thereby decreasing It's effectiveness. Take fluoride several hours apart from such products/foods.

Luride Sf side effects: most people can take it drug 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 a result about too much of fluoride. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or physician.

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

Luride Sf drug interactions: Tell youre pharmacist of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Luride Sf 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 of the skin; weak, fast heartbeat; shallow, rapid breathing; and extreme thirst.

Luride Sf special notes: it is important to keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Accidental ingestion about large amounts of fluoride can cause nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Never refer to medicine as candy. check the fluoride content of the drinking water in your area by asking local city or town officials. If youre water supply changes ask your pharmacist or dentist if fluoride supplements should be continued. Fluoride supplements are used when the water contains less than 0.7 ppm.

If you missed Luride Sf dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; do not take if it is almost time since next dose. Instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' dose to catch up.

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

Active Ingredients : Sodium Fluoride