Sodium Fluoride

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 01, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Sodium fluoride

Common Brands:

Prevident, Prevident 5000 Plus, PreviDent 5000 Dry Mouth, Denta 5000 Plus, others

Availability:

Prescription and over-the-counter

Therapeutic Class:

Fluoride compounds

Forms:

Toothpaste, foam, gel, mouthwash, rinse, oral sodium fluoride tablets and chewable tablets, oral sodium fluoride solution

Administration:

By brushing teeth, rinsing the mouth, applying with mouth trays, or taking orally by mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Prevention of dental caries

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Sodium Fluoride (Prevident) Drug Class

Sodium fluoride (soh-dee-uhm floo-ryde) is a fluoride product for dental health.

Sodium Fluoride (Prevident) Age Range

Sodium fluoride is approved for use in adults and children. It should only be used in children 6 years of age or younger only if recommended by a dentist.