What is Act Anticavity Fluoride Rinse: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.

Chew or crush the chewable tablet before swallowing. Take this medicine at bedtime after brushing your teeth.

To use the oral liquid, squeeze the right number of drops into the mouth using the dropper. Or you can mix the medicine with juice or food (but not dairy foods such as ice cream or yogurt).

Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.

Chew or crush the chewable tablet before swallowing. Take this medicine at bedtime after brushing your teeth.

To use the oral liquid, squeeze the right number of drops into the mouth using the dropper. Or you can mix the medicine with juice or food (but not dairy foods such as ice cream or yogurt).

You should not use two doses at the same time.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to fluoride.

If you are pregnant or breast feeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Too much fluoride can cause white patches or yellow or brown spots on the teeth. If this happens, stop using the medicine and call your doctor.

You should not use this medicine more often or in larger amounts than your doctor ordered.

Sores on mouth or lips.

You should not use calcium pills or foods rich in calcium (like milk, cheese, or yogurt) within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking this medicine.

Too much fluoride can cause white patches or yellow or brown spots on the teeth. If this happens, stop using the medicine and call your doctor.

You should not use this medicine more often or in larger amounts than your doctor ordered.