Phos-flur
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Prolonged daily ingestion may result in various degrees of dental fluorosis in pediatric patients under age 6 years, especially in the areas with high fluoride concentration in drinking water. Use in pediatric patients under age 6 years requires special supervision to prevent repeated swallowing of gel. Use cautiously in patients with porcelain or ceramic restorations as per PRECAUTIONS below. Read directions carefully before using. Keep out of reach of infants and children.
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Uses
A dental caries preventive, for once daily self-applied topical use. It is well established that 1.1% sodium fluoride in an acidulated gel is safe and extraordinarily effective as a caries preventive in orthodontic patients when applied frequently with mouthpiece applicators.1,2,3,4,5 Phos-Flur® Gel in a squeeze tube is a particularly convenient dosage form which permits the application of a thin ribbon of gel onto a toothbrush as well as a mouthpiece tray.
History
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Other Information
Phos-Flur® Gel contains 0.5% fluoride ion (F-) from 1.1% sodium fluoride in an aqueous gel containing 0.1 molar phosphate, pH 5.1. For daily self-topical use as a dental caries preventative in adults and pediatric patients age 6 years and over. This prescription product is not a dentifrice.
Sodium Fluoride 1.1% (w/v).
butylparaben, disodium EDTA, ethylparaben, flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, PEG-12, phosphoric acid, poloxamer 407, polysorbate 20, propylene glycol, propyl paraben, sodium benzoate, sodium phosphate, sodium saccharin, water, xanthan gum, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no.1
Sources
Phos-flur Manufacturers
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Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Phos-flur | Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Follow these instructions unless otherwise instructed by your dental professional:
Adults and pediatric patients, ages 6-16 years, use once daily preferably at bedtime. After brushing with your normal toothpaste, rinse thoroughly. Apply a ribbon of Phos-Flur® Gel to the teeth with a toothbrush or mouthtray for at least one minute. After use, adults expectorate gel. For best results, do not eat, drink or rinse for 30 minutes. Pediatric patients ages 6-16 years expectorate gel after use and rinse mouth thoroughly.
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