What is Nafrinse Weekly? Uses, warnings & side effects
Updated May 14,
2025 • Published Dec 30,
2020
Nafrinse Weekly 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 HealthyWhite, Listerine Naturals with Fluoride, Listerine Nightly Reset
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).
What to do if you miss a dose of Nafrinse Weekly
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.
Nafrinse Weekly contraindications - Who shouldn't take Nafrinse Weekly?
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to fluoride.
Nafrinse Weekly 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.
Nafrinse Weekly interactions & what to avoid when taking Nafrinse Weekly
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.
Nafrinse Weekly side effects - How does Nafrinse Weekly make you feel?
