APF gel (oral, dental, oromucous)

APF gel (oral, dental, oromucous)

APF gel (oral, dental, oromucous)

Uses for APF gel

Additional oral fluoride intake does not replace good dental habits. This includes a good diet, frequent brushing and flossing, and regular dental checkups.

Fluoride can also be used for other medical conditions as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.

Importance of nutrition

A balanced and varied diet is important for good health. Carefully follow any diet programs recommended by your doctor. For your specific vitamin and/or mineral dietary needs, ask your doctor for a list of appropriate foods. If you feel that your diet does not contain enough vitamins and/or minerals, you may choose to take a nutritional supplement.

People get the fluoride they need from fish, including bones, tea and drinking water that has fluoride added. Food that is cooked in water containing fluoride or in Teflon-coated pans also provides fluoride. However, food cooked in aluminum pans contains less fluoride.

The daily amount of fluoride required is defined in various ways.

• Für uns-
• Die empfohlene Tagesdosis (RDA) ist die Menge an Vitaminen und Mineralstoffen, die für eine ausreichende Ernährung der meisten gesunden Menschen erforderlich ist. Die RDAs für einen bestimmten Nährstoff können je nach Alter, Geschlecht und körperlicher Verfassung (z. B. Schwangerschaft) einer Person variieren.
• Tageswerte (DVs) werden auf Etiketten von Lebensmitteln und Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln verwendet, um den Prozentsatz der empfohlenen Tagesmenge jedes Nährstoffs anzugeben, den eine Portion liefert. DV ersetzt die bisherige Bezeichnung „United States Recommended Daily Allowances“ (USRDAs).

• Für Kanada –
• Mithilfe der empfohlenen Nährstoffzufuhr (Recommended Nutrient Intakes, RNIs) wird die Menge an Vitaminen, Mineralien und Proteinen bestimmt, die für eine angemessene Ernährung und die Verringerung des Risikos chronischer Krankheiten erforderlich ist.

There is no RDA or RNI for fluoride. The daily recommended intake of fluoride is generally defined as follows:

• Säuglinge und Kinder –
• Geburt bis 3 Jahre: 0,1 bis 1,5 Milligramm (mg).
• 4 bis 6 Jahre alt: 1 bis 2,5 mg.
• 7 bis 10 Jahre alt: 1,5 bis 2,5 mg.

• Jugendliche und Erwachsene –
• 1,5 bis 4 mg.

Remember:

• Die Gesamtmenge an Fluorid, die Sie täglich zu sich nehmen, umfasst die Menge an Fluorid, die Sie über die Nahrungsmittel und Getränke zu sich nehmen, sowie die Menge, die Sie möglicherweise als Nahrungsergänzung zu sich nehmen.
• Diese Gesamtmenge sollte die oben genannten Empfehlungen nicht überschreiten, es sei denn, Ihr Arzt hat dies angeordnet. Die Einnahme von zu viel Fluorid kann zu ernsthaften Schäden an Zähnen und Knochen führen.

Before using APF Gel

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

No problems have been reported in children taking normal recommended daily amounts. Too high doses of sodium fluoride or taking it over a long period of time can cause bone problems and tooth discoloration in children.

geriatrics

No problems have been reported in older adults taking normal recommended daily amounts. Older people are more likely to suffer from joint pain, kidney problems or stomach ulcers, which can be made worse by taking high doses of sodium fluoride. You should check with your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. The following interactions were selected for their potential significance and are not necessarily exhaustive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may result in an increased risk of certain side effects, but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or frequency of use of this medication, or give you special instructions about food, alcohol, or tobacco consumption.

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Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Braune, weiße oder schwarze Verfärbung der Zähne bzw
• Gelenkschmerzen bzw
• Nierenprobleme (schwerwiegend) oder
• Magengeschwür – Natriumfluorid kann diese Erkrankungen verschlimmern.

Proper use of APF Gel

Only take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it or take it more often than prescribed. Taking too much fluoride over a long period of time can cause unwanted effects.

For people taking the chewable tablet form of this medication:

• Tabletten sollten vor dem Schlucken gekaut oder zerkleinert werden.
• Dieses Arzneimittel wirkt am besten, wenn es vor dem Schlafengehen eingenommen wird, nachdem die Zähne gründlich geputzt wurden. Essen und trinken Sie mindestens 15 Minuten nach der Einnahme von Natriumfluorid nichts.

For people taking the oral liquid form of this medication:

• Dieses Arzneimittel darf oral eingenommen werden, auch wenn es in einer Tropfflasche geliefert wird. Die einzunehmende Menge ist mit der speziell gekennzeichneten Pipette abzumessen.
• Bewahren Sie dieses Arzneimittel immer im Original-Kunststoffbehälter auf. Fluorid greift Glas an und sollte nicht in Glasbehältern gelagert werden.
• Dieses Arzneimittel kann direkt in den Mund getropft oder mit Müsli, Fruchtsaft oder anderen Nahrungsmitteln gemischt werden. Wenn dieses Arzneimittel jedoch mit kalziumhaltigen Nahrungsmitteln oder Getränken gemischt wird, kann die aufgenommene Menge an Natriumfluorid verringert sein.

dosage

The dose of this medicine is different for different patients. Follow your doctor's instructions or the label directions. The following information includes average doses of this medicine only. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to.

The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. In addition, the number of doses you take each day, the time between doses, and how long you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• Für die orale Darreichungsform (Pastillen, Lösung, Tabletten oder Kautabletten):
  • Um Karies in den Zähnen vorzubeugen (zu wenig Fluorid im Wasser):
    • Kinder – Die Dosis richtet sich nach der Fluoridmenge im Trinkwasser in Ihrer Region. Die Dosis richtet sich auch nach dem Alter des Kindes und muss von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt werden.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Protect from freezing.

Keep away from children.

Do not keep medications that are outdated or no longer needed.

Precautions when using APF Gel

Fluoride levels in water vary in different parts of the United States. If you move to another area, contact a doctor in the new area as soon as possible to determine whether this medicine is still needed or whether the dose needs to be adjusted or changed. Also check with your doctor when changing your infant's feeding habits (e.g., breastfeeding to formula), drinking water (e.g., tap water to non-fluoridated bottled water), or filtration (e.g., tap water to filtered tap water). .

Do not take calcium supplements or products containing aluminum hydroxide and sodium fluoride at the same time. It is best to take the doses of these two products 2 hours apart to get the full benefit of both medicines.

Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice white, brown, or black spots on your teeth. These are signs of too much fluoride in children when given during teeth development.

Side effects of APF gel

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Contact your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Sodium fluoride in drinking water or as a dietary supplement usually does not cause side effects. However, taking an overdose of fluoride can lead to serious problems.

• Wunden im Mund und auf den Lippen (selten)

Stop taking this medicine and get emergency help immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Schwarzer, teeriger Stuhl
• blutiges Erbrochenes
• Durchfall
• Schläfrigkeit
• Schwäche
• vermehrtes Wasser im Mund
• Übelkeit oder Erbrechen
• flache Atmung
• Magenkrämpfe oder Schmerzen
• Zittern
• ungewöhnliche Aufregung
• wässrige Augen
• Schwäche

Contact your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• Schmerzen und Schmerzen in den Knochen
• Steifheit
• Weiße, braune oder schwarze Verfärbung der Zähne – tritt bei Kindern nur während der Zahnentwicklung auf

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• APF-Gel
• Aquafresh
• CaviRinse
• Rx steuern
• Denta 5000 Plus
• Dentagel
• Dentall 1100 Plus
• EtheDent
• Fluorabon
• Fluor-A-Day
• Tägliche Fluoridex-Verteidigung
• Fluoridex Daily Defense Enhanced Whitening

In Canada

• Fluorosol
• Koala Pals Fluorid-Zahngel – Beerengeschmack
• PDF
• Pedi-Dent

Available dosage forms:

• Tablette, kaubar
• Paste
• Lösung
• Gel/Gelee
• Suspension
• Creme
• Flüssig

Therapeutic Class: Fluoride supplement

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