Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Nitrate

Generic name: Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Nitrate [ SOW-dee-um-FLOR-ide/po-TAS-ee-um-NYE-trate ]
Brand name: PreviDent 5000 Sensitive
Drug class: Mouth and throat products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 11, 2024.

Uses of Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Nitrate:

• This supplement is used to prevent cavities.
• It is used to help sensitive teeth.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Nitrate?

• If you are allergic to sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate; any part of sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If you have any of these health problems: Bone problems, joint problems, kidney problems, or ulcers.
• If the fluoride in your drinking water is greater than or equal to 0.6 parts per million.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Nitrate?

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Tell your dentist if your teeth become stained or spotted.
• Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist often.
• This medicine may cause harm if a large amount is swallowed. If a large amount of sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
• Different brands of sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate may have different doses for children. Talk with the doctor before giving sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate to a child.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.

How is this medicine (Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Nitrate) best taken?

Use sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Use in place of your regular toothpaste, unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Brush as you have been told and then spit out.
• Do not swallow sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate.
• Rinse well and spit out rinse water.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not use 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Very upset stomach or throwing up.

Related/similar drugs

Biotene, Prevident, fluoride, Prevident 5000 Plus, Clinpro 5000

What are some other side effects of Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Nitrate?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Nitrate?

• Store at room temperature in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about sodium fluoride and potassium nitrate, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Further information

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