Flurodent Mouthwash

Indication
Dental caries
Adult Dose
Oral Prophylaxis of dental caries Adult: Dental Rinse 5-10 mL PO qDay or q12hr; swish for 1 minute, then expectorate Use immediately after brushing/flossing teeth Avoid eating, drinking, or rinsing your mouth for at least 30 minutes after using this to enable the medication to have contact with the teeth

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Child Dose
Oral Prophylaxis of dental caries Child: Dental Rinse 5-10 mL PO qDay or q12hr; swish for 1 minute, then expectorate Use immediately after brushing/flossing teeth Avoid eating, drinking, or rinsing your mouth for at least 30 minutes after using this to enable the medication to have contact with the teeth

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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
Mode of Action
Sodium fluoride is a cariostatic agent that is used to prevent dental caries. It can also be used as a source of fluoride in total parenteral nutrition.
Precaution
Not for systemic use; do not swallow Continuous ingestion may result in fluoride toxicity; particularly in young children and if water fluoridation exceeds 0.6 ppm (dental fluorosis or osseous changes may occur) Caution with kidney disease, peptic ulcer disease, severe joint pain, or low-sodium diet

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Side Effect
Sialorrhea, Mouth/gum irritation, Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, muscle tremor (if accidentally swallowed), Discoloration of teeth (rare)
Interaction
Absorption of fluoride may be reduced by aluminium, calcium and magnesium salts.