Pronunciation: SO-dee-uhm FLOR-ide
Generic Name: Sodium Fluoride
Brand Name: Examples include Fluor-A-Day and Luride
EtheDent Chewable Tablets are used for:
Preventing cavities in children older than 6 months old when the amount of fluoride in the water supply is too low.
EtheDent Chewable Tablets are a mineral. It works by strengthening the teeth and decreasing the effects of acid and bacteria on the teeth.
Do NOT use EtheDent Chewable Tablets if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in EtheDent Chewable Tablets
- your drinking water has a fluoride content greater than 0.6 parts per million (ppm)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using EtheDent Chewable Tablets:
Some medical conditions may interact with EtheDent Chewable Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have joint pain, severe kidney problems, or stomach or intestinal ulcers
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with EtheDent Chewable Tablets. However, no specific interactions with EtheDent Chewable Tablets are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if EtheDent Chewable Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use EtheDent Chewable Tablets:
Use EtheDent Chewable Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take EtheDent Chewable Tablets by mouth with or without food. Do not eat or drink dairy products within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take EtheDent Chewable Tablets.
- Do not take an antacid that has aluminum, calcium, or magnesium in it for several hours after you take EtheDent Chewable Tablets.
- Chew EtheDent Chewable Tablets well before you swallow it.
- If you miss a dose of EtheDent Chewable Tablets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use EtheDent Chewable Tablets.
Important safety information:
- Do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor or dentist.
- Notify your dentist if your teeth become spotted or stained.
- EtheDent Chewable Tablets are not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 6 months old; safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
- Caution is advised when using EtheDent Chewable Tablets in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old. The appropriate dose of EtheDent Chewable Tablets depends on the child's age and the amount of fluoride in the drinking water. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about the appropriate dose for your child or the amount of fluoride in your drinking water.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking EtheDent Chewable Tablets, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using EtheDent Chewable Tablets while pregnant. It is not known if EtheDent Chewable Tablets are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using EtheDent Chewable Tablets, check with your doctor. Discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of EtheDent Chewable Tablets:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with EtheDent Chewable Tablets. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea; extreme thirst; increased drooling; muscle weakness; nausea; paleness of the skin; seizures; shallow, rapid breathing; shaking; stomach pain; vomiting; weak or fast heartbeat.
Proper storage of EtheDent Chewable Tablets:
Store EtheDent Chewable Tablets at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep EtheDent Chewable Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about EtheDent Chewable Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- EtheDent Chewable Tablets are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about EtheDent Chewable Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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