Fludent Mint 0.25 mg, 0.50 mg and 0.75 mg Fludent Banana 0.25 mg lozenges
What Are Fludent Mint Used For?
Liquid lozenges prevent caries (holes in the teeth) in people with an increased risk of caries, including dry mouth (eg when treated with certain drugs), partial dentures, stuck braces, or on the recommendation of a dentist/doctor or dental hygienist.
How Does Fludent Mint Work?
When you suck on Fludent lozenges, fluoride is released into the saliva. From there, fluoride is taken up by the tooth enamel, making it more resistant to caries attacks (holes in the teeth).
What Do The Fludent Mint (Lozenges) Contain?
- Active substance: Sodium fluoride corresponding to 0.25 mg, fludent mint 0.50 mg, and 0.75 mg fluorine, respectively.
- Other ingredients: Macrogol, magnesium stearate, polyvidone, sorbitol (E 420), xylitol (E 967), talc, peppermint, and banana aromas.
- Appearance: White, round tablet, marked “NaF” on one side and the other side without marking 0.25 mg and marked with “2” for 0.5 mg and marked with “3” for 0.75 mg.
- Taste: Peppermint and banana, respectively.
Things To Consider Before And When Using Fludent Mint (Lozenges)
Children under 12 should only use fluoride lozenges at the dentist/doctor or hygienist’s prescription. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
No known risks when used during pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
No known risks when used during breastfeeding.
Traffic warning
No known risks.
Dosage instructions
- The usual dose for adults and children over 12 years:
- Lozenges 0.25 mg : 1 lozenge 6 times daily. Lozenges 0.50 mg : 1 lozenge 3 times daily. Lozenges 0.75 mg : 1 lozenge twice daily.
- The dose should be reduced when using fluoride toothpaste, fluoride chewing gum, or fluoride rinsing simultaneously.
- Dosage for children under 12 years:
- Only according to the recommendation of a dentist/doctor or dental hygienist.
- Distribute the dose once over the day. Feel free to take the lozenge after you have eaten.
Instructions for use
Suck on the tablet, so it stays in your mouth for as long as possible. If it is difficult for the youngest children to suck on the tablet, it can be crushed before ingestion. The child may be able to chew the lozenge.
What Happens If You Take Too Large A Dose?
If you have taken too much medicine, always contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center.
Possible Fludent Mint Side Effects
In children under 12 years of age, excessive fluoride doses – the simultaneous use of several fluoride preparations such as:
- Toothpaste, tablets, and/or chewing gum – can give rise to a slight enamel change (enamel fluorosis) with insignificant, white spots on the cheek teeth.
In rare cases:
- Swelling in the oral cavity/throat has been reported after using sodium fluoride for caries prevention.
Storage And Durability
- Do not store above 25 ° C.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton.
- All medicines should be kept out of the reach of children.
- For environmental and safety reasons, leftover or too old medicine from the public must be left at the pharmacy for disposal.
Holder Of A Marketing Authorization
Actavis Group PTC ehf
Reykjavikurvegur 76-78
IS-220 Hafnarfjordur
Iceland