Medication guide
Stannous Fluoride
- Generic name
- Stannous Fluoride
- Common brand names
- Crest Pro-Health, Parodontax Clean Mint
- Medication class
- Anticaries fluoride + anti-plaque agent
Overview
Its medication class is Anticaries fluoride + anti-plaque agent. Common uses include Tooth sensitivity and cavity prevention adjuncts. 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
- Tooth sensitivity and cavity prevention adjuncts
Common side effects
- Tooth staining
- taste changes
- nausea if swallowed
- mouth irritation
- and rare allergic reaction
Important warnings
- Use age-appropriate dose and avoid long-term overuse due staining and taste effects. Do not swallow concentrated preparations. Persistent gum pain, swelling, or oral lesions needs professional review.
General interactions information
Monitor total fluoride intake if multiple fluoride products used
Sources / references
- Crest Pro-Health stannous fluoride toothpaste — product label
DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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