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Sodium Fluoride and Hydrofluoric Acid

Rx Dental RxCUI 1297381
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Sodium Fluoride, Hydrofluoric Acid
Route
Dental
Label date
2025-11-04

Indications and usage

Topical application of APF gel is indicated in the prevention of dental caries. This treatment is normally used two times per year and should not exceed four times per year.

Dosage and administration

After thorough prophylaxis, place gel in applicator tray (not more than 1/3 full). Throughly air-dry teeth and insert tray(s) in mouth. Gel may also be swab applied. Instruct patient to bite down slightly but firmly for one to four minutes. A slight chewing motion enhances coverage interproximally. Remove tray(s) and have patient expectorate excess gel. Instruct patient not to eat, drink or rinse for at least 30 minutes.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to fluoride.

Warnings

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow. If swallowed during treatment, administer milk, limewater, or antacid. If larger dose is ingested (more than 1/4 ounce), contact poison control and immediately seek medical help. Contains FD&C Yellow No.6.

Precautions

For professional use only. This product is not intended for home or unsupervised consumer use. Repeated use may cause dulling of porcelain and ceramic restorations.

Adverse reactions

Developing teeth of children under age 6 may become permanently discolored if excessive amounts are repeatedly swallowed. The following adverse reactions are possible in individuals hypersensitive to fluoride: eczema, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, gastric distress, headache, and weakness.

Description

Active Ingredients: 1.23% w/w Fluoride Ion (0.79% from Sodium Fluoride and 0.44% from Hydrogen Fluoride) in 0.1 Molar Phosphoric Acid. DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LINCOLNWOOD, ILLINOIS 60712 USA www.dentaltech.com Questions or Comments? Call: 1-800-835-0885 (US) or 1-847-677-5500 PM-5098 Rev002