Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Prophylaxis of dental caries Age: Adult |
Dose: Dental Rinse – 5-10 mL Frequency: by mouth daily or every 12 hours Note: Swish for 1 minute, then expectorate. Use immediately after brushing or flossing teeth. Avoid eating, drinking, or rinsing your mouth for at least 30 minutes after using this to enable the medication to have contact with the teeth. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Prophylaxis of dental caries Age: Child |
Dose: Dental Rinse – 5-10 mL Frequency: once daily or every 12 hours Note: Administered by mouth. Swish for 1 minute, then expectorate. Use immediately after brushing/flossing teeth. Avoid eating, drinking, or rinsing your mouth for at least 30 minutes after using this to enable the medication to have contact with the teeth. |
Administration
- Use after brushing teeth
- Swish for 1 minute
Side Effect
- Sialorrhea
- Mouth/gum irritation
- Nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- diarrhea
- headache
- muscle tremor (if accidentally swallowed)
- Discoloration of teeth (rare)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Aluminium, Calcium, Magnesium salts
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Absorption of fluoride may be reduced
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in tight plastic containers.
Data Sources
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