What is Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Jul 1, 2024

Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Act Anticavity, Act Braces Care, Act Kids, Act Restoring, Act Total Care, Act Total Care Dry Mouth, Act Total Care Sensitive, Anticavity Fluoride Rinse, Fluorabon, Fluor-A-Day, Fluoritab, Flura-Drops, Listerine Fluoride Defense, Listerine HealthyWhite, Listerine Naturals with Fluoride

Generic Names:

  • Act Anticavity Fluoride Rinse

Uses:

  • Helps develop healthy teeth and prevent cavities.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Dentifrice, Fluoride Supplement, Protectant, Dental, Cariostatic

Forms:

  • Chewable Tablet, Lozenge, Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride used for?

What form(s) does Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride come in?

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Lozenge

  • Liquid

What are common Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride dosages?

  • Bottle 500ml of 0.05%

How to take Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride

  • 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).

What to do if you miss a dose of Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride

  • 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.

Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride contraindications - Who shouldn't take Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride?

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

Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride warnings

  • 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.

Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride interactions & what to avoid when taking Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride

  • 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.

Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride side effects - How does Act Kids Anticavity Fluoride make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Black, tarry, or bloody stools or bloody vomit.

  • Painful or aching bones.

  • Sores on mouth or lips.

  • Skin rash.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting.

  • Acne-like skin changes.

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