Drug Reference
Stannous Fluoride
Caries prophylactic agents
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Caries prophylactic agents
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Dental Resources Perio Maintenance RinseDental Resources brand of Stannous FluorideDoctor's ChoiceGel-KamGelato Perio RinseGingi MedKid's ChoiceMedActive RinseOmni GelPerfect ChoicePerio MedStangard
Available as
1 MG/ML0.004 MG/MG11 MG/ML0.00454 MG/MG16.4 MG/ML6.3 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses aids in the prevention of cavities * helps prevent gingivitis * helps interfere with teh harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis * helps control plaque bacteria that contribute to teh development of gingivitis
How to use / dosing
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older: brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist or physician * do not swallow * children under 12 years of age: ask a dentist
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 Keep out of reach of children under 12 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- GUM HEALTH DETOXIFY (STANNOUS FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [MEIJER, INC]
- CREST PRO HEALTH ADVANCED PROTECTION (STANNOUS FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [THE PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY]
- COLGATE TOTAL SF WHITENING (STANNOUS FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY]
- COLGATE TOTAL SF FRESH MINT STRIPE (STANNOUS FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY]
- COLGATE TOTAL SENSITIVITY MINERAL SHIELD (STANNOUS FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY]
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.