Gel-Kam®
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Stannous fluoride 0.4% (w/w)
Purposes
Anticavity/Sensitivity Relief
Uses
- helps protect against cavities
- builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use this product longer than four weeks for sensitive teeth unless recommended by a dentist or physician.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if problem persists or worsens. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- adults and children 12 years of age or older: use after regular brushing and flossing
- shake excess water from your toothbrush and cover bristles with gel
- brush thoroughly
- keep on your teeth for one minute and then spit out
- do not swallow
- do not rinse, eat or drink for 30 minutes
- use once a day for cavity protection
- use twice a day (morning and evening) for sensitivity relief or as recommended by a dentist or physician
- make sure all sensitive areas are covered by using a toothbrush or a cotton swab
- supervise children until capable of using without supervision
- children under 12 years of age: consult a dentist or physician
Other information
- this is a fluoride preventive treatment gel, not a toothpaste. Read directions carefully before use
- this product may produce surface staining of the teeth Adequate toothbrushing may prevent these stains which are not harmful or permanent and may be removed by your dentist
- do not use if embossed seal on tube is broken or missing
- to open tube, remove cap and pierce foil seal with point of cap
- keep tightly closed when not in use
- store at controlled room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C)
Inactive ingredients
flavor, glycerin, hydroxyethylcellulose