Medication guide
Sodium Fluoride
- Generic name
- Sodium Fluoride
- Common brand names
- Colgate Cavity Protection, Crest Cavity Protection
- Medication class
- Anticaries fluoride
Overview
Its medication class is Anticaries fluoride. Common uses include Cavity prevention and enamel resistance support. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.
How to Take it
- Route
- Oral rinse/gel/toothpaste.
- Time of day
- Usually morning and night oral care routines.
- With food/water
- Spit; do not swallow concentrated products.
- Preparation
- Apply to toothbrush or rinse as labeled for exact amount.
- Safe dose
- Use adult/child age-appropriate amount on label.
- Max dose
- Do not exceed labeled frequency; avoid repeated swallowing.
- Frequency
- Typically twice daily; whitening/antiseptic use may be 2–4 times/day.
- Other recommendations
- Avoid mixing with other whitening products unless advised.
Common uses
- Cavity prevention and enamel resistance support
Common side effects
- Upset stomach if swallowed
- metallic taste
- rash
- allergic reactions
- and dental fluorosis risk with overuse
Important warnings
- Swallowing large amounts can cause toxicity signs; keep out of children. Avoid combining with multiple fluoride products in children. Severe oral irritation or allergic signs require dental/medical evaluation.
General interactions information
Avoid duplicate fluoride products to reduce fluorosis risk
Sources / references
- Colgate sodium fluoride toothpaste — example product label
DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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