Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Stannous fluoride 0.454% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)
Purposes
Anticavity
Antigingivitis
Uses
- aids in the prevention of dental cavities.
- helps control bleeding gums.
- helps interfere with harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis.
Warnings
When using this product,
if irritation occurs discontinue use.
Stop use and ask a dentist if
- gingivitis, bleeding, or redness persists for more than 2 weeks.
- you have painful or swollen gums, pus from the gum line, loose teeth, or increasing spacing between the teeth. These may be signs or symptoms of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease.
Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age.
If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
children under 2 years of age:Consult a dentist or doctor.
- adults and children 2 years of age and older:
- apply toothpaste onto a toothbrush.
- brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal at least twice a day, and not more than 3 times a day, or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Minimize swallowing. Spit out after brushing.
- to minimize swallowing for children under 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount and supervise brushing and rinsing until good habits are established.
Other Information
- products containing stannous fluoride 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.
- this product is specially formulated to help prevent staining.
- do not store above 25ºC (77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
glycerin, PEG-8, hydrated silica, pentasodium triphosphate, flavor, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, polyacrylic acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium saccharin