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FluoriSHIELD (Sodium fluoride): Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

Status:
Prescription (Rx) Facts
Strength:
11 mg/g
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Active ingredient:

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · About this document

Patient information: uses, side effects, how to take - FluoriSHIELD

INSTRUCTIONS

Custom Carriers or Trays

Brush and floss your teeth to remove plaque. Adults and children 6 years of age or older: Add one drop of FluoriShield into each tooth area in the custom carrier and spread evenly with the applicator tip of the fluoride bottle. Place carriers over the teeth and let it remain in place for one (1) minute or longer (as directed by your doctor). Expectorate the excess gel. Clean carriers with cold water. Spit out the excess gel in the mouth and do not rinse, eat, or drink for thirty (30) minutes.

Brush On

Brush and floss your teeth to remove plaque. Adults and children 6 years of age or older: Apply a thin ribbon of gel to the toothbrush and spread evenly with the applicator tip of the fluoride bottle. Brush all tooth surfaces and allow fluoride to remain in place for one (1) minute or longer (as directed by your doctor). Clean carriers with cold water. Expectorate the excess gel in the mouth and do not rinse, eat, or drink for thirty (30) minutes.

Overdentures

Brush all tooth surfaces. Clean your dentures. Adults and children 6 years of age or older: Apply one (1) or two (2)drops of FluoriShield to each tooth area in your denture and place the dentures in your mouth. Leave in place for one (1) minute or longer (as directed by your doctor).Expectorate the excess gel in the mouth and do not rinse, eat, or drink for thirty (30) minutes.

About this document

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · View the label on DailyMed

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Drug information for FluoriSHIELD

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
  • This drug is available only with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Rx
Active ingredient Sodium fluoride 11 mg/g
Dosage form Gel
Route Dental
Marketing status not in the current FDA NDC Directory
Company (applicant) Medical Products Laboratories, Inc.
FDA approval UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHERUnapproved drug
Manufacturers 2 labelers list this drug on DailyMed
Packages (NDC)
Package
11 mg/g – 114 g in 1 bottle / 66 in 1 carton NDC 10733-130-04

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed, data as of October 31, 2026. FDA data (DailyMed, Orange Book, Drug Shortages, enforcement reports). Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.