Enamelon (STANNOUS FLUORIDE)
Enamelon (STANNOUS FLUORIDE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Enamelon; Generic name: STANNOUS FLUORIDE; Manufacturer: Premier Dental Products Company.
| Brand name | Enamelon |
|---|---|
| Generic name | STANNOUS FLUORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Premier Dental Products Company |
| Used for | Uses Aids in the prevention of cavities Builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact Helps prevent gingivitis Helps interfere with the harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis |
| Dosage | Directions Adults and children 2 years of age or older: Brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Instruct children under 6 years of age in good brushing and rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing). Supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision. Children under 2 years of age: Consult a dentist or doctor. |
| Warnings | If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use if gingivitis, bleeding, or redness persists for more than 2 weeks, see your dentist. See your dentist immediately if you have painful or swollen gums, pus from the gum line, loose teeth, or increasing spacing between the teeth. These may be signs or symptoms of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may ne |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient Stannous fluoride 0.45% (0.16% w/v fluoride ion) |
| Route | DENTAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1626375a-f78b-4192-b7f3-ca932acab7fb |