Sodium Fluoride

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  • Other
  • Dental Caries
  • Dental Plaque
  • Osteoporosis
  • Tooth Loss

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Uses of Sodium Fluoride

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Sodium Fluoride is used in the treatment of:

  • Osteoporosis

Sodium Fluoride is used in the prevention of:

  • Dental Caries
  • Dental Plaque
  • Tooth Loss

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Sodium Fluoride Brand Names

Sodium Fluoride may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Sodium Fluoride Drug Class

Sodium Fluoride is part of the drug class:

Sodium Fluoride Interactions

This is not a complete list of Sodium Fluoridedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Sodium Fluoride and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Sodium Fluoride falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Sodium Fluoride should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

OR

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Sodium Fluoride should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Sodium Fluoride Dosage

Take sodium fluoride exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Sodium Fluoride dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Sodium Fluoride is available in the following doses:

  • Calcium Carbonate-sodium Fluoride 364 Mg-8.3 Mg Oral Capsule
  • Calcium Carbonate-sodium Fluoride 364 Mg-8.3 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Fluoride 0.02% Topical Solution
  • Fluoride 0.05% Topical Solution
  • Fluoride 0.125 Mg/drop Oral Liquid
  • Fluoride 0.14%-1.09%-0.4% Topical Swab
  • Fluoride 0.2% Oral Solution
  • Fluoride 0.25 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
  • Fluoride 0.25 Mg/0.6 Ml Oral Liquid
  • Fluoride 0.25 Mg/drop Oral Liquid
  • Fluoride 0.5 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
  • Fluoride 0.5 Mg/ml Oral Solution
  • Fluoride 1 Mg Oral Lozenge
  • Fluoride 1 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Fluoride 1 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
  • Fluoride 1 Mg/ml Oral Solution
  • Fluoride 1% Oral Gel
  • Fluoride 1.1% Oral Gel
  • Fluoride 1.1% Oral Paste
  • Fluoride 2.5 Mg/ml Oral Liquid
  • Fluoride 5 Mg/ml Oral Solution
  • Fluoride Compounding Powder
  • Fluoride Topical 0.02% Topical Solution
  • Fluoride Topical 0.044% Topical Solution
  • Fluoride Topical 0.05% Mucous Membrane Powder For Reconstitution
  • Fluoride Topical 0.05% Topical Solution
  • Fluoride Topical 0.14%-1.09%-0.4% Topical Kit
  • Fluoride Topical 0.14%-1.09%-0.4% Topical Swab
  • Fluoride Topical 0.2% Mucous Membrane Powder For Reconstitution
  • Fluoride Topical 0.2% Mucous Membrane Solution
  • Fluoride Topical 1 Mg/5 Ml Mucous Membrane Powder For Reconstitution
  • Fluoride Topical 1% Topical Gel
  • Fluoride Topical 1.1% Topical Gel
  • Fluoride Topical Kit

Forms of Medication

Sodium Fluoride is available in the following forms:

  • Chewing Gum
  • Lozenge
  • Mouthwash
  • Mouthwashes
  • Oral Capsule
  • Oral Cream
  • Oral Foam
  • Oral Gel
  • Oral Paste
  • Oral Powder
  • Oral Solution
  • Oral Tablet
  • Paste
  • Toothpastes