Medication guide
Sodium Monofluorophosphate
- Generic name
- Sodium Monofluorophosphate
- Common brand names
- Colgate Total SF
- Medication class
- Fluoride compound
Overview
Its medication class is Fluoride compound. Common uses include Cavity prevention. 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
Common side effects
- Stomach upset if swallowed
- bad taste
- nausea
- sore throat
- and mouth irritation
Important warnings
- Do not exceed recommended amount in children. Swallowed doses can irritate GI tract; avoid duplicate high-fluoride products. Seek dental review if severe ulceration, persistent taste changes, or allergic swelling.
General interactions information
Low interactions beyond total fluoride exposure
Sources / references
- Colgate sodium monofluorophosphate toothpaste — example product label
DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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