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   Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride

Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride
Sodium Fluor 0.02% Dntl Rinse


Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities. Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride is used to prevent cavities.

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Phos-Flur, Flur-Rinse, Nafrinse, Fluoride Mouthwash, Phosphate Fluoride, Mouthwash W/fluoride
 
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acidulated Phosphate Fluoride
Phos-Flur, Flur-Rinse, Nafrinse, Fluoride Mouthwash, Phosphate Fluoride, Mouthwash W/fluoride

Uses
Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities. Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride is used to prevent cavities.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
  • As with all medications, keep out of the reach of children.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include increased drooling; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting; diarrhea; muscle weakness; shaking; seizures; paleness of the skin; weak, fast heartbeat; shallow, rapid breathing; and extreme thirst.

How To Use
  • This rinse is usually used once or twice a day as directed.
  • It is best used immediately after brushing or flossing the teeth.
  • To use, measure the prescribed amount usually 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls (5 or 10 ml), place it in your mouth and swish it around and between teeth for at least one minute before spitting it out.
  • Do not swallow this unless directed to do so by your doctor or dentist.
  • 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.

Side Effects
  • You may produce an excess of saliva.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience mouth or gum irritation while using Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride.
  • Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache or muscle twitches may occur if Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride is accidentally swallowed.
  • If these symptoms occur, contact your doctor.
  • It is unlikely to occur but if your teeth become stained or change color, notify your dentist.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing illnesses, especially: kidney disease, stomach ulcers, severe joint pain, if you are on a low-salt diet, if you live in an area where the drinking water is fluoridated, any drug allergies.
  • It is important not to continually ingest Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride because the fluoride in tap water may combine to give you too much fluoride and may discolor your teeth.
  • Consult your doctor/dentist about this.
  • Additionally, fluoride can be found in tea and bone-containing fish such as sardines.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride.
  • Fluoride is excreted into breast milk.
  • Though, to date, there are no reports of harm to nursing infants when fluoride was used in normal amounts, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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