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Stannous fluoride
Uses aids in the prevention of cavities * helps prevent gingivitis * helps interfere with teh harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis * helps control plaque bacteria that contribute to teh development of gingivitis
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Drug facts
- Used for
- Uses aids in the prevention of cavities * helps prevent gingivitis * helps interfere with teh harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis * helps control plaque bacteria that contribute to teh development of gingivitis
- How to take it
- adults and children 12 years of age and older: brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, or as…
What it is used for
aids in the prevention of cavities * helps prevent gingivitis * helps interfere with teh harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis * helps control plaque bacteria that contribute to teh development of gingivitis
How to take it
adults and children 12 years of age and older: brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist or physician * do not swallow * children under 12 years of age: ask a dentist
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children under 12 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Keeping it away from children
If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Active ingredient
Stannous fluoride 0.454% (0.14% w/v fluoride ion)
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Stannous fluoride; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/stannous-fluoride
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Stannous fluoride. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/stannous-fluoride
- AMA 11th
Stannous fluoride. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/stannous-fluoride
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