Stannous Fluoride

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Indications 3 Contraindications 4 Pharmacokinetics 5 Adverse-effects 6 Drug-interactions 7 More General Terms 8 Additional Terms 9 Internet Database 10 References

Introduction

• Also see sodium fluoride

Indications

• prevention of dental caries

Contraindications

• pregnancy-category :value ?
• safety-in-lactation :value ?

Pharmacokinetics

• elimination :route kidney

Adverse-effects

• uncommon (< 1%)

• rash, GI upset, nausea/vomiting, mucous membrane ulceration, tremors, stomach cramps, may stain teeth

Drug-interactions

• magnesium, aluminum & calcium decrease absorption of fluoride

More General Terms

• salt
• metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)

Additional Terms

• fluoride (F-)

Internet Database

PubChem: 24550

References

1. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
2. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary

stannous fluoride (SnF2, Fluoristan)