Prescription toothpastes have high levels of sodium fluoride. The highest concentration products are marketed as sodium fluoride 5000 or sodium fluoride 1.1% toothpastes or gels. That’s five times the concentration of sodium fluoride in store-bought toothpastes. The extra sodium fluoride provides much more cavity-fighting protection and can remineralize decayed teeth. However, there is a significant risk of fluoride poisoning, especially in children.
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Sodium Fluoride 5000 overview
BRAND NAMES:
Allday 5000, Clinpro 5000, Denta 5000 Plus, Fluoridex, PreviDent 5000, SF 1.1%, SF 5000
Generic Names:
Sodium fluoride 5000, sodium fluoride 1.1%
Uses:
Prevents cavities and tooth decay
Therapeutic Classes:
Cariostatic, dentifrice
Forms:
Cream, gel
How it’s taken:
Brushed on the teeth
What is Sodium Fluoride 5000 used for?
Prescription sodium fluoride 5000 toothpastes and gels prevent cavities and reverse tooth decay. It is prescribed to adults and children 6 years of age and older who are significantly at risk for cavities or who have high levels of tooth decay.
What form(s) does Sodium Fluoride 5000 come in
Cream (toothpaste)
1.1% (5000 ppm)
Gel
1.1% (5000 ppm)
What are common Sodium Fluoride 5000 doses?
For the prevention of cavities or to treat tooth decay: Brush the teeth thoroughly with a thin strip of paste or gel for two minutes once daily, preferably at bedtime, or twice daily (sensitive formulations).
Common Sodium Fluoride 5000 prescriptions
Sodium Fluroide 5000
100ml of 1.1% tubeSodium Fluroide 5000
100ml of 1.1-5% tubeSodium Fluroide 5000
51gm of 1.1% tubeSodium Fluroide 5000
51gm of 1.1% tube of creamSodium Fluroide 5000
100ml of 1.1% tube of gelSodium Fluroide 5000
100ml of 1.1% tube of paste
How to take Sodium Fluoride 5000
The prescriber will tell you how much medicine to use, how often to use the product, and when to use the product. Do not use more than directed.
Do not swallow this medicine. It is for topical use on your teeth only.
Use sodium fluoride 5000 products once daily in place of regular toothpaste, preferably at bedtime.
Use sodium fluoride 5000 products with potassium nitrate (sensitive formulations) twice daily in place of regular toothpaste, once in the morning and once in the evening.
Apply a thin strip of paste or gel to a toothbrush.
Brush your teeth thoroughly for one or two minutes (instructions will vary by product).
Spit out after brushing.
Do not rinse your mouth, eat, or drink for 30 minutes.
Children should rinse their mouths immediately after use and spit out the rinse.
Store sodium fluoride 5000 paste or gel at room temperature.
What to do if you miss a dose of Sodium Fluoride 5000
Ask the prescriber what to do in case a dose is missed.
Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Sodium Fluoride 5000 contraindications
Do not use on a child younger than 6 unless the prescriber instructs you to.
If sodium fluoride 5000 is prescribed to a child younger than 6, an adult should supervise the child to prevent swallowing during brushing.
Sodium Fluoride 5000 warnings
Before starting sodium fluoride 5000, tell the prescriber if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have allergies.
Adults should always supervise children using this product to ensure they do not swallow the medicine.
Regularly using too much sodium fluoride 5000, can cause white patches or stains on the teeth. If this happens, stop using the medicine and call the prescriber.
Do not swallow this toothpaste, or let a child swallow it or get into it accidentally.
Ingesting large amounts of this toothpaste can cause serious side effects.
If a small amount of the paste or gel is eaten, drink milk or eat another food rich in soluble calcium.
If large amounts are eaten, induce vomiting, supply soluble calcium (like milk), and get emergency medical care.
Always keep this product out of the reach of children.
Sodium Fluoride 5000 interactions
Sodium fluoride 5000 products have no serious drug interactions.
Sodium Fluoride 5000 side effects
Serious side effects
Contact a healthcare provider or get medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of a possible serious side effect:
Tooth discoloration
Overdose: Nausea, vomiting, vomiting blood, stomach cramps, stomach pain, diarrhea, excess salivation
Allergic reactions: itching, hives, skin rash, swelling of the mouth, lips, or tongue
Sources:
Advice on high fluoride toothpastes, The Pharmaceutical Journal
Denta 5000 Plus sodium fluoride gel prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine)
Prevident 5000 Sensitive sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate gel prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine)
SF 1.1% sodium fluoride gel prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine)
SF 5000 Plus 1.1% sodium fluoride prescription dental cream prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine)
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