Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral)

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Questions

breastfeeding


Any data available or advice on whether it is OK for a mom to breastfeed while using this product?
by Dr. Miriam Schechter in Bronx, NY, 01/31/2007

are there any side effect from using Prevident Dental Rinse three times weekly


I use prevident rinse three times weekly and do not swallow. Are there any side effects from this procedure?
by H. M. in new york 10804, 02/17/2007

Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral)

Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral) Medication Classification

SODIUM FLUORIDE (By mouth)

Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral) Brandname

Luride, Fluor-A-Day, EtheDent, Flura-Drops, Pediaflor, Fluorabon, Flura-Loz, Pharmaflur, Pharmaflur 1.1, Fluorinse, Prevident Dental Rinse, NeutraGard Plus, CaviRinse, Phos-Flur, Fluorigard

Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Sodium Fluoride (soe-dee-um FLYOOR-ide) Helps develop healthy teeth and prevent cavities.

When To Not Use Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to fluoride.

How Should You Use Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral)

Chewable Tablet, Liquid

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
  • Chew or crush the chewable tablet before swallowing. Take this medicine at bedtime after brushing your teeth.
  • To use the oral liquid, squeeze the right number of drops into the mouth using the dropper. Or you can mix the medicine with juice or food (but not dairy foods such as ice cream or yogurt).
    • If a dose is missed:
  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
  • If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

Proper Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral) Storage

Store Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • You should not use calcium pills or foods rich in calcium (like milk, cheese, or yogurt) within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking this medicine.

Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral) Warnings

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Too much fluoride can cause white patches or yellow or brown spots on the teeth. If this happens, stop using the medicine and call your doctor.
  • You should not use this medicine more often or in larger amounts than your doctor ordered.

Prevident Dental Rinse (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Skin rash
  • Sores on mouth or lips
  • Painful or aching bones
  • Black, tarry, or bloody stools or bloody vomit
    • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Acne-like skin changes
  • Stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting