Prevident Dental Rinse Side Effects

Generic name: fluoride topical

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 8, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Prevident Dental Rinse Side Effects associated with fluoride topical. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Prevident Dental Rinse.

Applies to fluoride topical: cream, gel/jelly, liquid, paste, solution, suspension, tablet chewable.

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, fluoride topical (the active ingredient contained in Prevident Dental Rinse) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking fluoride topical:

Sodium fluoride in drinking water or taken as a supplement does not usually cause any side effects. However, taking an overdose of fluoride may cause serious problems.

• Sores in the mouth and on the lips (rare)

Stop taking fluoride topical and get emergency help immediately if any of the following effects occur:

• Black, tarry stools
• bloody vomit
• diarrhea
• drowsiness
• faintness
• increased watering of the mouth
• nausea or vomiting
• shallow breathing
• stomach cramps or pain
• tremors
• unusual excitement
• watery eyes
• weakness

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking fluoride topical:

• Pain and aching of bones
• stiffness
• white, brown, or black discoloration of the teeth—occurs only during periods of tooth development in children

Precautions

The level of fluoride present in the water is different in different parts of the U.S. If you move to another area, check with a health care professional in the new area as soon as possible to see if this medicine is still needed or if the dose needs to be changed. Also, check with your health care professional if you change infant feeding habits (e.g., breast-feeding to infant formula), drinking water (e.g., city water to nonfluoridated bottled water), or filtration (e.g., tap water to filtered tap water).

Do not take calcium supplements or aluminum hydroxide–containing products and sodium fluoride at the same time. It is best to space doses of these two products 2 hours apart, to get the full benefit from each medicine.

Inform your health care professional as soon as possible if you notice white, brown, or black spots on the teeth. These are signs of too much fluoride in children when it is given during periods of tooth development.

For healthcare professionals

Applies to fluoride topical: mucous membrane powder for reconstitution, mucous membrane solution, topical cream, topical gel, topical kit, topical paste, topical solution, topical swab.

Hypersensitivity adverse events

Hypersensitivity side effects including allergic reactions have been reported.^[Ref]

Oncologic

It has been shown that fluoride ion has potential to induce chromosome aberrations in cultured human and animal cells at doses much higher than those to which humans are exposed. In vivo data are conflicting.^[Ref]

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Further information

Prevident Dental Rinse side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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