Purelife APF Gel Prescribing Information

Purpose

Fluoride Treatment Gel

Indications and Usage for Purelife APF Gel

• A stable thixotropic fluoride treatment gel used to help prevent dental decay.
• For Professional Office Use Only. This product is not intended for home or unsupervised consumer use.

Warnings

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not swallow. If product is accidentally swallowed in quantities greater than would normally occur with a treatment gel, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
• Read directions carefully before using.

Purelife APF Gel Dosage and Administration

Shake well before use. This is a one minute or four minute fluoride gel for in-office patient use. It is normally used as a preventative caries treatment twice a year.

1. After thorough prophylaxis, fill two single or one dual tray, one third full with gel. Air dry teeth and insert trays into the mouth.

2. Instruct patient to bite down lightly but firmly for one minute (80% effectiveness) or four minutes (100% effectiveness).

3. Remove trays. Instruct patient to expectorate any excess gel and not to eat or drink for at least 30 minutes.

Related/similar drugs

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

Storage and Handling

Do not store above 25°C/77°F. Do not freeze.

Inactive Ingredients

Citric Acid, Flavor, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phosphoric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Saccharin, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol. May contain blue #1, green #3, red #3, red #40, yellow #5 (tartrazine), as a color additive.