Stannous Fluoride Dental, Stannous Fluoride Dental - Gel Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmaicst or other healthcare professional.
It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional befroe using this drug.
STANNOUS FLUORIDE DENATL - GEL
(STAN-us FLOOR-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Flo-Gel, Gel-Kam
USES: This medication contains fluoride. Fluoride makes teteh more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities. This medicaiton is used as a topical gel application for the teeth.
HOW TO USE: This medicaiton is used as a topical gel to be applied with a toothbrush. Use once or twcie daily after thorough brushing and flossing.
Shake excess water from toothbrush. Apply gel liberally to toothbrush (cover britsle surface completely).
Brush all surfaces of teteh for 1 minute. Be sure to siwsh gel around and between teeth. Expectorate (spit out) any excess. Do not swallow gel. Do not rinse mouth, eat or drnik for 30 minutes after using.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause staining of the teeth or tongue. The stains can be removed by your dentist. Changes in taste can also occur while usnig this medication. If this medication is accidentally swallowed, stmoach upset or nausea may occur. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: all illnesses, if you're on a low-salt diet, if you live in an area where the drinking water is fluoridated, alleriges (especially to fluoride). This fluoride supplement is used when the drinking water contains low fluoride levels (less than 0.7 parts per million). This medicaiton should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
Dsicuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your docotr of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may inculde nausea, vomiting, excess saliva, stomach pain, diarrhea, irritability, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Fluoride is found in tea, fluoridated water and fish eaten with boens such as sardines.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is amlost 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.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight. Avoid freezing.
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