an aptitude APF Gel Generic Name: sodium fluoride (Oral route, Dental route, Oromucosal route) SOE-dee-um FLOOR-ide Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. APF Gel Aquafresh CaviRinse Control Rx Denta 5000 Plus Dentagel Dentall 1100 Plus EtheDent Fluorabon Fluor-A-Day Fluoridex Daily Defense Fluoridex Daily Defense Enhanced Whitening In Canada Fluorosol Koala Pals Fluoride Tooth Gel - Berrylicious Flavor Pdf Pedi-Dent Available Dosage Forms: Gel/Jelly Tablet, Chewable Paste Solution Tablet Liquid Cream Tablet, Enteric Coated Lozenge/Troche Suspension Therapeutic Class: Cariostatic Uses For APF Gel Fluoride has been found to be helpful in reducing the number of cavities in the teeth. It is usually present naturally in drinking water. However, some areas of the country do not have a high enough level in the water to prevent cavities. To make up for this, extra fluoride may be added to the diet. Some children may require both dietary fluoride and topical fluoride treatments by the dentist. Use of a fluoride toothpaste or rinse may be helpful as well. Taking extra oral fluoride does not replace good dental habits. These include eating a good diet, brushing and flossing the teeth often, and having regular dental checkups. Fluoride may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. This medicine is available only with a prescription. Importance of Diet For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. For your specific dietary vitamin and/or mineral needs, ask your health care professional for a list of appropriate foods. If you think that you are not getting enough vitamins and/or minerals in your diet, you may choose to take a dietary supplement. People get needed fluoride from fish, including the bones, tea, and drinking water that has fluoride added to it. Food that is cooked in water containing fluoride or in Teflon-coated pans also provides fluoride. However, foods cooked in aluminum pans provide less fluoride. The daily amount of fluoride needed is defined in several different ways. For U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are the amount of vitamins and minerals needed to provide for adequate nutrition in most healthy persons. RDAs for a given nutrient may vary depending on a person's age, sex, and physical condition (e.g., pregnancy). Daily Values (DVs) are used on food and dietary supplement labels to indicate the percent of the recommended daily amount of each nutrient that a serving provides. DV replaces the previous designation of United States Recommended Daily Allowances (USRDAs). For Canada Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) are used to determine the amounts of vitamins, minerals, and protein needed to provide adequate nutrition and lessen the risk of chronic disease. There is no RDA or RNI for fluoride. Daily recommended intakes for fluoride are generally defined as follows: Infants and children Birth to 3 years of age: 0.1 to 1.5 milligrams (mg). 4 to 6 years of age: 1 to 2.5 mg. 7 to 10 years of age: 1.5 to 2.5 mg. Adolescents and adults 1.5 to 4 mg. Remember: The total amount of fluoride you get every day includes what you get from the foods and beverages that you eat and what you may take as a supplement. This total amount should not be greater than the above recommendations, unless ordered by your health care professional. Taking too much fluoride can cause serious problems to the teeth and bones. Before Using APF Gel In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Problems in children have not been reported with intake of normal daily recommended amounts. Doses of sodium fluoride that are too large or are taken for a long time may cause bone problems and teeth discoloration in children. Geriatric Problems in older adults have not been reported with intake of normal daily recommended amounts. Older people are more likely to have joint pain, kidney problems, or stomach ulcers which may be made worse by taking large doses of sodium fluoride. You should check with your health care professional. Breast Feeding Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco. Dairy Food Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Brown, white, or black discoloration of teeth or Joint pain or Kidney problems (severe) or Stomach ulcer Sodium fluoride may make these conditions worse. Proper Use of sodium fluoride This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain sodium fluoride. It may not be specific to APF Gel. Please read with care. Take this medicine only as directed by your health care professional. Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than ordered. Taking too much fluoride over a period of time may cause unwanted effects. For individuals taking the chewable tablet form of this medicine: Tablets should be chewed or crushed before they are swallowed. This medicine works best if it is taken at bedtime, after the teeth have been thoroughly brushed. Do not eat or drink for at least 15 minutes after taking sodium fluoride. For individuals taking the oral liquid form of this medicine: This medicine is to be taken by mouth even though it comes in a dropper bottle. The amount to be taken is to be measured with the specially marked dropper. Always store this medicine in the original plastic container. Fluoride will affect glass and should not be stored in glass containers. This medicine may be dropped directly into the mouth or mixed with cereal, fruit juice, or other food. However, if this medicine is mixed with foods or beverages that contain calcium, the amount of sodium fluoride that is absorbed may be reduced. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For oral dosage form (lozenges, solution, tablets, or chewable tablets): To prevent cavities in the teeth (not enough fluoride in the water): Children Dose is based on the amount of fluoride in drinking water in your area. Dose is also based on the child's age and must be determined by your health care professional. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Precautions While Using APF Gel The level of fluoride present in the water is different in different parts of the U.S. If you move to another area, check with a health care professional in the new area as soon as possible to see if this medicine is still needed or if the dose needs to be changed. Also, check with your health care professional if you change infant feeding habits (e.g., breast-feeding to infant formula), drinking water (e.g., city water to nonfluoridated bottled water), or filtration (e.g., tap water to filtered tap water). Do not take calcium supplements or aluminum hydroxide containing products and sodium fluoride at the same time. It is best to space doses of these two products 2 hours apart, to get the full benefit from each medicine. Inform your health care professional as soon as possible if you notice white, brown, or black spots on the teeth. These are signs of too much fluoride in children when it is given during periods of tooth development. APF Gel Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Sodium fluoride in drinking water or taken as a supplement does not usually cause any side effects. However, taking an overdose of fluoride may cause serious problems. Sores in the mouth and on the lips (rare) Stop taking this medicine and get emergency help immediately if any of the following effects occur: Black, tarry stools bloody vomit diarrhea drowsiness faintness increased watering of the mouth nausea or vomiting shallow breathing stomach cramps or pain tremors unusual excitement watery eyes weakness Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Pain and aching of bones stiffness white, brown, or black discoloration of the teeth occurs only during periods of tooth development in children Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Print this page The information contained in the Truven Health Micromedex products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. 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