Periomed FAQs
How much does Periomed cost without insurance?
The retail price of Periomed for uninsured patients is usually $19.46. You could pay $7.83 for a standard Periomed prescription using a SingleCare discount card. In fact, you can save up to 80% the retail price on many of your prescription drug needs with SingleCare.
How much does Periomed cost with insurance?
Copay costs of Periomed will be different depending on your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Periomed costs as little as $7.83 for 1, 283.5gm of 0.63% bottle. However, sometimes Periomed is supplied by your dentist, who purchases Periomed from a specialty pharmacy. Usually, however, you will fill your dentist's or doctor's prescription at a pharmacy. You should also ask your pharmacist to compare your insurance copay to your SingleCare discount. Your Periomed price with SingleCare at participating pharmacies often could be lower.
Does Medicare cover Periomed and how much does it cost?
Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug insurance plans usually do not cover Periomed. For Medicare patients, SingleCare offers Periomed coupons that reduce the cost of Periomed to $7.83.
Is there a generic of Periomed?
Periomed is a brand-name prescription mouthwash with 0.63% stannous fluoride (prescription strength. Generic 0.63% stannous fluoride mouth is available from Cypress Pharmaceuticals, but at the same price as {{drug}. Generic and brand-name stannous fluoride mouthwashes are available at concentrations of 0.1%.
What is Periomed?
Periomed is a stannous fluoride mouthwash that helps reduce cavities, treats swollen gums (gingivitis), prevents tooth sensitivity, and helps repair early stages of tooth decay. Periomed is available over-the-counter or by prescription.
The active ingredient in Periomed is stannous fluoride or tin fluoride. It is a common ingredient in over-the-counter toothpaste such as Crest Pro Health. Stannous fluoride is more effective at preventing cavities and controlling gingivitis than sodium fluoride. It has a longer shelf life and additional antimicrobial properties that work against microbes for up to six hours after rinsing.
Periomed is taken as a one fluid ounce rinse every day following tooth brushing.
What are the side effects of Periomed?
The most common side effect of stannous fluoride is tooth staining, so regular tooth brushing is advised to patients using high concentration stannous fluoride products. Other common side effects of Periomed include mouth sores. For most patients, Periomed leaves a bad aftertaste in the mouth, sometimes for hours. Allergic reactions are rare. Discontinue using Periomed if you notice facial or mouth swelling, itching, rash, or other allergic symptoms after using Periomed.
