Fluorabon

Fluorabon is a substance that makes tooth enamel stronger, which helps prevent dental cavities.

Fluorabon is used to prevent tooth decay in people whose drinking water has low levels of fluoride (less than 0.6 parts per million).

Fluorabon may also be used for other purposes that are not listed in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Fluorabon doses are based on your age and on the fluoride content in your water supply. In general, you do not need to take Fluorabon if the amount of fluoride in your water is greater than 0.6 ppm.

Carefully follow all dosing instructions when giving this medicine to a child.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Fluorabon liquid (drops) can be taken undiluted or mixed with liquid or food. Drink or eat this mixture right away. Do not save it for later use.

The chewable tablet may be chewed or dissolved in your mouth before you swallow it. It is best to take this medicine at bedtime after brushing your teeth.

Do not rinse your mouth, and do not eat or drink anything for 30 minutes after taking Fluorabon.

Take Fluorabon regularly to get the most benefit.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

You should not use Fluorabon if the level of fluoride in your drinking water is greater than 0.6 parts per million (ppm).

Carefully follow all dosing instructions when giving Fluorabon to a child.

You should not use Fluorabon if the level of fluoride in your drinking water is greater than 0.6 parts per million (ppm).

To find out the amount of fluoride in your water supply, you can contact your local water company. You can also get information about water Fluorabon content across the United States from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Tell your dentist or doctor if:

• you have ever had sores or ulcers in your mouth; or
• you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Fluorabon may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• a very upset stomach;
• nausea and vomiting; or
• staining, pitting, or any other changes in how your teeth look.

Less serious side effects may happen more often, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take the medicine as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at once.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Signs of an overdose may include a sudden burning sensation in your mouth, pain in your tongue, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, drooling, or vomiting blood.

Do not eat or drink dairy products like milk or yogurt for 1 hour after taking Fluorabon. Also, avoid calcium-fortified juice for 1 hour after taking this medicine.

Talk to your doctor before using an antacid or laxative, and use only the type your doctor suggests. The ingredient in some antacids or laxatives can make it harder for your body to absorb Fluorabon.

Some medicines can make Fluorabon much less effective if taken at the same time. If you are taking any of the following medicines, take your dose of this medicine 1 hour before you take the other medicine:

• an antacid;
• a laxative; or
• a multivitamin or mineral supplement that contains calcium, aluminum, or magnesium.

Other drugs may also affect Fluorabon, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you begin or stop using.