SODIUM FLUORIDE (PreviDent 5000 Booster Plus Fruitastic) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

SODIUM FLUORIDE

What is the Trade Name for SODIUM FLUORIDE?

PreviDent 5000 Booster Plus Fruitastic

What are the Indications for SODIUM FLUORIDE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE A dental caries preventive; for once daily self-applied topical use. It is well established that 1.1% sodium fluoride is safe and extraordinarily effective as a caries preventive when applied frequently with mouthpiece applicators. 1-4 PreviDent¬Æ 5000 BoosterPlus brand of 1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste in a squeeze bottle is easily applied onto a toothbrush. This prescription toothpaste should be used once daily in place of your regular toothpaste unless otherwise instructed by your dental professional. May be used in areas where drinking water is fluoridated since topical fluoride cannot produce fluorosis. (See WARNINGS for exception.)

 

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