Fluorabon - Sodium Fluoride - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Fluorabon.
• Fluor-A-Day, Karidium, Luride, Pediaflor
• SO-dee-um FLOOR-ide

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.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; do not take if it is almost 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.

Fluorabon Miscellaneous Notes

• It is important to keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
• Accidental ingestion of large amounts of fluoride can cause nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.
• Never refer to medicine as candy.
• Check the fluoride content of the drinking water in your area by asking local city or town officials.
• If your water supply changes ask your doctor or dentist if fluoride supplements should be continued.
• Fluoride supplements are used when the water contains less than 0.
• 7 ppm.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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

Usage Instructions

• If you are using the liquid form of this medication, it works best if you do not eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after taking it.
• Liquid forms may be taken by mouth undiluted, or mixed with water or juice.
• Take as directed.
• If you are using the chewable form of this medication, it should be either chewed or dissolved in the mouth before swallowing (the surface of the teeth will absorb the fluoride).
• The best time to use the chewables is at bedtime after brushing.
• If you are using the regular tablet form of fluoride, it may be chewed, swallowed whole, dissolved in water or fruit juice or crushed and sprinkled on food (for example, applesauce).
• Use as directed.
• If nausea occurs, you may take fluoride with food except those foods that contain calcium (for example, dairy products).
• Calcium (including milk and dairy products), aluminum, and magnesium-containing products (for example, certain antacids or laxatives) can decrease the absorption of fluoride, thereby decreasing its effectiveness.
• Take fluoride several hours apart from such products/foods.

Medicinal Applications

• Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities.
• It is used to prevent tooth decay where the drinking water supply contains low levels of fluoride (less than 0.
• 7 ppm).

Possible Side Effects

• Most people can take this medication with minimal or no side effects.
• Stomach upset, rash or headache may occur.
• If teeth become mottled or stained, notify your dentist.
• This is often a result of too much fluoride.
• If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Fluorabon Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and heat.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Store the liquid form in the original plastic container and not in glass.

Read Before Using Fluorabon (precautions)

• This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.