{"id":18715,"date":"2022-02-22T17:44:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T17:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=18715"},"modified":"2022-02-23T10:55:30","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T10:55:30","slug":"natrumfluorid-morningside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/natrumfluorid-morningside\/","title":{"rendered":"Sodium Fluoride Morningside &#8211; Sodium fluoride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>5 mg \/ g&nbsp;toothpaste<br><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/top-dent-fluor\/\">Sodium fluoride<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sodium Fluoride Morningside 5 mg \/ g toothpaste is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium fluoride Morningside toothpaste is used to prevent\u00a0caries\u00a0(cavities) in the teeth of adolescents from 16 years and adults, especially in people who are at risk of getting many cavities in the teeth.\u00a0This toothpaste contains fluoride as the sodium salt, which belongs to a group of medicines called anti-\u00a0caries\u00a0drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluoride contained in Sodium Fluoride Morningside may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Sodium Fluoride Morningside 5 mg \/ g toothpaste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Sodium Fluoride Morningside 5 mg \/ g toothpaste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not use Sodium Fluoride Morningside toothpaste:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium fluoride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have not reached the age of 16.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Should only be used on the recommendation of a doctor or dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist before using Sodium Fluoride Morningside toothpaste:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sodium fluoride Morningside toothpaste contains a lot of fluoride.&nbsp;Avoid taking fluoride in the form of tablets, drops,&nbsp;chewing gum&nbsp;,&nbsp;gels&nbsp;or toothpaste and water or salt with fluoride additive while using Sodium fluoride Morningside toothpaste To prevent fluoride from being stored in the body, the total intake of fluoride must be assessed before using this fluoride toothpaste.&nbsp;Consult a doctor, dentist or pharmacist regarding this.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium fluoride Morningside toothpaste should not be used by children and adolescents under 16 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Sodium fluoride Morningside 5 mg \/ g toothpaste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known cases where other medicines have been or have been affected by this medicine.\u00a0Tell your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sodium fluoride Morningside 5 mg \/ g toothpaste with food, drink and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water and salt with fluoride additives should be avoided when using this toothpaste.\u00a0Food or liquid ingested immediately after brushing can dampen the re-mineralizing effect on the teeth.\u00a0Therefore, brush your teeth with Sodium Fluoride Morningside toothpaste after meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lack of experience using Sodium Fluoride Morningside toothpaste during pregnancy.\u00a0If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor, dentist or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u00a0If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use Sodium Fluoride Morningside toothpaste until your doctor or dentist has assessed the risks and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium fluoride Morningside toothpaste does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sodium fluoride Morningside toothpaste contains sodium benzoate, sorbitol and propylene glycol.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sodium benzoate is slightly irritating to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.<\/li><li>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/li><li>propylene glycol can cause skin irritation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Sodium Fluoride Morningside 5 mg \/ g toothpaste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium fluoride Morningside toothpaste should only be used by people over the age of sixteen.\u00a0Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, dentist or pharmacist have told you.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Sodium Fluoride Morningside toothpaste when brushing your teeth, three (3) times a day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>press 2 cm of toothpaste on the toothbrush at each brushing (2 cm gives 3 mg to 5 mg of fluoride).<\/li><li>brush your teeth after every meal.<\/li><li>brush your teeth vertically, from the palate and towards the chewing surfaces.<\/li><li>spit out the foam,&nbsp;<strong>do not swallow<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thorough brushing takes about three minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the doctor&#8217;s or dentist&#8217;s recommendations regarding how long the treatment should last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This toothpaste must not be used by young people and children under 16 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Sodium Fluoride Morningside toothpaste, or if you have swallowed toothpaste.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have invested a large amount of toothpaste by mistake and if you get stomach problems such as vomiting, diarrhea, and pain in the stomach or abdomen, or if e.g.\u00a0a child ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital immediately for assessment of the risk and advice.\u00a0Bring this leaflet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you constantly swallow too much toothpaste for several months and years, this can lead to&nbsp;dental&nbsp;fluorosis (discoloration or stains on the tooth enamel and brittle enamel) or skeletal fluorosis (osteosclerosis; increased bone density).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Sodium Fluoride Morningside toothpaste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the toothpaste as soon as you remember, but do not use double the amount to compensate for the missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0Continue treatment as usual after the next meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some rare cases (in less than 1 user in 1,000) allergic reactions (\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0) may occur, such as skin rash,\u00a0itching, swelling, and redness of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burning sensation in the mouth has also been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get\u00a0any side effects, talk to your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist.\u00a0This also applies to any\u00a0side effects\u00a0not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report\u00a0side effects\u00a0directly to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>L\u00e4kemedelsverket Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakemedelsverket.se\/sv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reporting\u00a0side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Sodium Fluoride Morningside 5 mg \/ g toothpaste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the medicine before the expiry date which is stated on the tube and carton at EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.&nbsp;Opened packaging is stable for a maximum of 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reseal the tube after use.&nbsp;No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is fluorine, in the form of sodium fluoride.&nbsp;1 g of toothpaste contains 5 mg of fluoride (as sodium fluoride), corresponding to 5,000 ppm of fluorine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients (excipients) are: Liquid sorbitol (non-crystallizing) (E420), silica for\u00a0dental\u00a0use (precipitated) (E551), macrogol 600 (E1521), tetra-potassium pyrophosphate (E340), xanthan gum (E415), sodium benzoate (E415), sodium lauryl sulfate, spearmint aroma (contains menthol, propylene glycol, carvone, spearmint oil, peppermint oil, anethole, and vanillin), saccharin sodium (E954), brilliant blue FCF (E133) and purified water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium fluoride Morningside toothpaste is a smooth, blue-colored, transparent toothpaste that smells and tastes like spearmint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The toothpaste is packaged in a 51 g soft plastic tube packaged in an outer carton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morningside Healthcare (Malta) Ltd,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>93, Mill Street, Qormi QRM 3102,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 Pavilion Way, Loughborough, LE11 5GW,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Denmark<\/td><td>Sodium fluoride Morningside<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finland<\/td><td>Sodium fluoride Morningside 5 mg \/ g -hammastahna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Norway<\/td><td>Sodium fluoride Morningside 5 mg 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