Flurodent 0.022% (Mouthwash)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium fluoride mouthwash |
| Company | Nipro jmi pharma ltd |
Indications
- Restores enamel to strengthen teeth
- Protects teeth from cavity
- Helps to prevent tooth decay
- Controls tartar that can discolor teeth
- Whitens teeth safely
Pharmacology
Sodium fluoride is a cariostatic agent that prevents dental caries and can be used as a source of fluoride in total parenteral nutrition.
Dosage & Administration
Rinse with full strength Sodium fluoride for 30 seconds with 20 ml twice daily (morning and evening). Do not swallow. Don’t eat or drink within 30 minutes after rinsing with Sodium fluoride restoring.
Interaction
Absorption of fluoride may be reduced by aluminum, calcium, and magnesium salts.
Contraindications
Not to use 1 mg tablets in children less than 3 years of age or when drinking water fluoride content is >= 0.3 ppm.
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity reactions, rash, nausea, vomiting. Products containing stannous fluoride may cause teeth staining.
Pregnancy & Lactation
No data found
Precautions & Warnings
Prolonged treatment with large amounts of fluoride may result in dental fluorosis and osseous changes. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Renal impairment. Pregnancy.
Overdose Effects
In acute poisoning, symptoms include a salty or soapy taste, increased salivation, GI disturbances, abdominal pain, weakness, drowsiness, faintness, and shallow breathing. More serious effects include hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, hyperkalemia, tremors, convulsions, cardiac arrhythmias, shock, respiratory arrest, and cardiac failure. Death may occur within 2-4 hours. Treatment includes gastric lavage, maintaining high urine output, slow IV injection of calcium gluconate 10%, magnesium sulfate, and aluminium hydroxide. Haemodialysis may be considered. Chronic fluoride poisoning may cause skeletal fluorosis.
Therapeutic Class
Anticavity Mouthwash
Storage Conditions
Store in tight plastic containers.