DURAPHAT 2800 PPM FLUORIDE

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

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Active ingredient:

SODIUM FLUORIDE

Available from:

Colgate-Palmolive (U.K.) Ltd

Dosage:

0.619 %w/w

Pharmaceutical form:

Toothpaste

Authorization date:

1999-03-04

Summary of Product characteristics

                                PART II
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Duraphat 2800ppm Fluoride Toothpaste
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each tube contains sodium fluoride 0.619 %w/w (2800 ppm fluoride).
For excipients, see 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Toothpaste
Smooth white paste.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For the prevention and treatment of dental caries and demineralisation in adults and children over 16 years, who are at
high risk of developing caries.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Adults and children over 16 years old: Use daily instead of the normal toothpaste. The usual dosage is to apply a line of
paste (about 1g) across the head of a toothbrush and brush the teeth thoroughly for one minute morning and evening.
Spit out after use; for best results do not eat, drink or rinse for 30 minutes.
Children under 16 years: not recommended.
Elderly: use as for adults.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
None known.
Individuals with known hypersensitivity should consult their dentist before using.
Not to be used in children under 16 years old.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Not to be swallowed.
4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION
None known.
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Not applicable.
4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
When used as recommended there are no side effects.
4.8 UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
Not applicable.
4.9 OVERDOSE
Not applicable.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
This product is a toothpaste in which the active ingredient is Sodium Fluoride present at a level of 0.619
                                
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