Fluoride Topical Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 17, 2025.
Applies to the following strengths: 1.1%; 0.2%; 0.02%; 0.4%; 0.05%; 0.044%; 0.14%-1.09%-0.4%; 0.63%; 0.15%; 1%; 1 mg/5 mL; 0.454%; 0.14%; 5%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Prevention of Dental Caries
Apply a small amount of fluoride toothpaste to a toothbrush and brush thoroughly on all tooth surfaces for at least one minute.
After use, expectorate.
For best results, do not eat, drink, or rinse for 30 minutes.
Use twice daily as your normal dentifrice or as directed by your dental professional.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Prevention of Dental Caries
Less than 6 years of age: Do not use unless recommended by a dentist or physician.
Age 6 to 17:
Apply a small amount of fluoride toothpaste to a toothbrush and brush thoroughly on all tooth surfaces for at least one minute.
Expectorate after use and rinse mouth thoroughly.
Use twice daily as your normal dentifrice or as directed by your dental professional.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Liver Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
Prolonged daily ingestion may result in various degrees of dental fluorosis in pediatric patients under age 6 years, especially if the water fluoridation exceeds 0.6 ppm, since younger pediatric patients frequently cannot perform the brushing process without significant swallowing. Use by pediatric patients under age 6 years requires special supervision to prevent repeated swallowing of dentifrice which could cause dental fluorosis.
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