parodontax (STANNOUS FLUORIDE)
parodontax (STANNOUS FLUORIDE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: parodontax; Generic name: STANNOUS FLUORIDE; Manufacturer: Haleon US Holdings LLC.
| Brand name | parodontax |
|---|---|
| Generic name | STANNOUS FLUORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Haleon US Holdings LLC |
| Used for | Uses • aids in the prevention of dental cavities. • helps control bleeding gums. • helps interfere with harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis. |
| Dosage | Directions • adults and children 2 years of age and older: • brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Minimize swallowing. • to minimize swallowing for children under 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount and supervise brushing and rinsing until good habits are established. • children under 2 years of age: Consult a dentist or doctor. |
| Warnings | Warnings Stop use and ask a dentist if • gingivitis, bleeding, or redness persists for more than 2 weeks. • 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. Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient Stannous fluoride 0.454 % (0.15 % w/v fluoride ion) |
| Route | DENTAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0f07aa1a-97be-44af-92d8-a10777e24e0a |