Drug Reference
Sodium Fluoride
Fluoride
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoride
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
ACT Fluoride RinseAlldayCTx3 RinseClinpro 5000ColgateCrestDenta 5000 PlusDentagelDentiCare NeutralDuraflorEpiflurFloricalFluorabonFluoriSHIELDFluoridexFluoridex Daily Defense SensitivityFluorimaxFluorimax SensitiveFluorinseFluoritabGelato sodium fluorideKolorzListerineLudentMVC-FluorideNafrinseNeutraGardNeutracareNeutramaxxPCxx Neutral FoamPCxx Neutral RinsePhos-FlurPrevidentPrevident 5000 SensitivePrevident Dental RinseProDenRx RinseZooby Fluoride Foam
Available as
50 MG/ML0.05 MG/MG0.221 MG/ML0.0025 MG/MG0.001 MG/MG0.22 MG/ML0.0021 MG/MG35 MG/ML · Oral Solution60 MG · Chewable Tablet0.002 MG/MG0.01 MG/MG1.1 MG · Oral Tablet33 MG/ML18.1 MG/ML0.011 MG/MG0.0023 MG/MG0.0272 MG/MG0.01 MG/ML · Oral Solution0.55 MG · Chewable Tablet364 MG · Oral Capsule364 MG · Oral Tablet0.15 MG/MG0.5 MG/ML0.44 MG/ML · Oral Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Use aids in the prevention of dental cavities
How to use / dosing
Directions Adults and children 6 years of age and older: use once a day after brushing your teeth with a toothpaste vigorously swish 10 milliliters of rinse between your teeth for 1 minute and then spit out do not swallow the rinse do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing instruct children under 12 years of age in good rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing) supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision Children under 6 years of age: consult a dentist or doctor
Side effects
Adverse reactions Distributed By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544 www.meijer.com Our Quality Guarantee www.meijer.com/satisfcation Discard Seal, Empty & Replace Cap PLASTIC BOTTLE how2recycle.info
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings for this product
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- TOMS OF MAINE DEEP CLEAN SPEARMINT (SODIUM FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [TOM'S OF MAINE, INC.]
- COLGATE TRIPLE ACTION (SODIUM FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY]
- CREST PLUS SCOPE PLUS WHITENING OUTLAST MINT (SODIUM FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [THE PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY]
- CREST PLUS SCOPE PLUS WHITENING MINTY FRESH WITH MOUTHWASH STRIPED (SODIUM FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [THE PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY]
- QUALITY CHOICE NATURAL WHITE (FLUORIDE) PASTE [CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION INC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.