About The Drug Acidul aka Fluoride
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Find Acidul side effects, uses, warnings, interactions and indications. Acidul is also known as Fluoride.
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About Acidul aka Fluoride |
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Acidul?Clinical Pharmacology CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Sodium fluoride acts systemically (before tooth eruption) and topically (post eruption) by increasing tooth resistance to acid dissolution, by promoting remineralization, and by inhibiting the cariogenic microbial process.
Drug Description Find Lowest Prices on Acidul (sodium fluoride) Chewable Tablets DESCRIPTION Sodium fluoride chewable tablets for use as a dental caries preventive in pediatric patients.
Sugar-free.
Saccharin-free.
Each 1 mg tablet (full-strength) contains 1 mg fluoride ion (F) from 2.2 mg sodium fluoride (NaF).
Active Ingredient: Sodium Fluoride 2.2 mg.
Other Ingredients: Cherry flavor, FD&C Red #40, mannitol, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.
Indications & Dosage INDICATIONS It has been established that ingestion of fluoridated drinking water (1 ppm F) during the period of tooth development results in significant decrease in the incidence of dental caries.
1 Sodium fluoride tablets were developed to provide systemic fluoride for use as a supplement in pediatric patients from age 6 months to 16, living in areas where the drinking water fluoride level does not exceed 0.6 ppm F.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION See schedule below to determine dosage.
Dissolve in the mouth or chew before swallowing, preferably at bedtime after brushing teeth.
AGE 0- 0.03PPM Water F conten 0.3- 0.6 PPM 6 Mo- 3 Yrs 0.25 mg 0 3 - 6 Yrs 0.5 mg 0.25 mg 6 - 16 Yrs 1 mg 0.5 mg Store between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Dispense in a tight, light resistant container as defined in the USP.
HOW SUPPLIED Fluoride 1 mg* Tablets are supplied in bottles of 1000 (NDC 38245-131-20) as chewable, round, pink, unscored tablets debossed "COPLEY 131" on one side and plain on the other side.
CAUTION: Federal (U.
S.
A.) law prohibits dispensing without prescription.
Medication Guide PATIENT INFORMATION See WARNINGS, CONTRAINDICATIONS and PRECAUTIONS.
Overdosage & Contraindications OVERDOSE Prolonged daily ingestion of excessive fluoride will result in varying degrees of dental fluorosis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in areas where the drinking water exceeds 0.3 ppm F or more.
These tablets should not be administered to pediatric patients under age 6.
Side Effects & Drug Interactions SIDE EFFECTS Allergic rash and other idiosyncrasies have been rarely reported.
DRUG INTERACTIONS No information provided.
Warnings & Precautions WARNINGS See CONTRAINDICATIONS.
As in the case of all medications, keep out of reach of infants and children.
PRECAUTIONS See OVERDOSAGE.
Incompatibility of fluoride with dairy foods has been reported due to formation of calcium fluoride which is poorly absorbed.
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