{"id":7325,"date":"2021-02-21T08:26:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T08:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7325"},"modified":"2021-05-27T06:07:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T06:07:48","slug":"dentan-mint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/dentan-mint\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentan Mint &#8211; Sodium Fluoride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n0.05%&nbsp;mouthwash&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/top-dent-fluor\/\">sodium fluoride<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Dentan Mint is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluoride can, after the teeth appear, make the resistance to&nbsp;caries&nbsp;higher if it is applied locally in the oral cavity, e.g.&nbsp;through a&nbsp;fluorine solution.&nbsp;Dentan Mint mouthwash is a ready-to-use sodium fluoride solution intended for mouthwash.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentan Mint is used as a caries prevention treatment for children over 6 years and adults.&nbsp;Dentan Mint can be used for self-care in case of an increased risk of&nbsp;caries(holes in the teeth) e.g.&nbsp;in case of&nbsp;dry mouth, high consumption of sweets and many snacks, partial dentures, or stuck braces.&nbsp;A basic measure to prevent&nbsp;caries&nbsp;is the use of fluoride toothpaste.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Dentan Mint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Dentan Mint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to sodium fluoride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your dentist\/pharmacist before using Dentan Mint if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe kidney disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Dentan Mint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your dentist, doctor, or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;The treating dentist\/physician should be aware of concomitant treatment with other drugs containing fluoride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no risks with using Dentan Mint during pregnancy and breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentan Mint has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dentan Mint contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate and ethanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentan Mint contains the excipient methyl parahydroxybenzoate (&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;E 218) which may cause an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;(possibly delayed).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 2.3 mg of alcohol (&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;) per ml.&nbsp;The amount in ml of this medicine corresponds to less than 1 ml of beer or 1 ml of wine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The low amount of alcohol in this medicine does not produce any noticeable effects.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Dentan Mint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor\/dentist, dental hygienist, or pharmacist.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor\/dentist or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dosage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children 6-12 years:&nbsp;<\/em>Dosage&nbsp;as recommended by dental staff.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children over 12 years and adults with high caries risk or with a lot of caries:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 ml Dentan Mint&nbsp;fluorine solution&nbsp;1-2 times daily, as an alternative to fluoride tablets.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The liquid is taken into the mouth and allowed to strain between the teeth for 1 minute, after which the solution spits out.&nbsp;You should then not rinse your mouth or eat within the next half hour.&nbsp;The solution should not be swallowed.&nbsp;In case 10 ml of solution is still swallowed, the amount of fluorine is so small that there is no risk of poisoning.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Dentan Mint than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center immediately for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Dentan Mint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Dentan Mint and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;angioedema, very rare)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>hives&nbsp;and difficulty breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Skin rash, reddening of the skin,&nbsp;hives,&nbsp;inflammation of the&nbsp;mouth (may cause symptoms such as burning and stinging sensation in the mouth and tongue and swollen lips).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/em>:&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;(even locally in the oral cavity).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Dentan Mint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/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\">6. Contents of the packaging 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 sodium fluoride 0.5 mg \/ ml.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are xylitol 30 mg (sweetener), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;E 218), peppermint oil (flavoring), macrogol lauryl ether,&nbsp;ethanol(96%), and water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-630 19 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fluoride can, after the teeth appear, make the resistance to caries higher if it is applied locally in the oral cavity, e.g. through a fluorine solution. 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