Colgate PreviDent 5000 Dry Mouth Soothing Mint Toothpaste

DESCRIPTION

Self-topical neutral fluoride toothpaste containing 1.1% (w/w) sodium fluoride for use as a dental caries preventive in adults and pediatric patients.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Frequent topical applications to the teeth with preparations having a relatively high fluoride content increase tooth resistance to acid dissolution and enhance penetration of the fluoride ion into tooth enamel.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

A dental caries preventive; for once daily self-applied topical use. PreviDent® 5000 Dry Mouth (Rx) brand of 1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste in a squeeze bottle is easily applied onto a toothbrush. This prescription toothpaste should be used once daily in place of your regular toothpaste unless otherwise instructed by your dental professional. May be used in areas where drinking water is fluoridated since topical fluoride cannot produce fluorosis. (See WARNINGS for exception.)

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not use in pediatric patients under age 6 years unless recommended by a dentist or physician.

PRECAUTIONS

General: Not for systemic treatment. DO NOT SWALLOW.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Follow these instructions unless otherwise instructed by your dental professional:

• Adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age or older, apply a thin ribbon of PreviDent® 5000 Dry Mouth (Rx) to a toothbrush. Brush thoroughly once daily for two minutes, preferably at bedtime, in place of your regular toothpaste.

• After use, adults expectorate. For best results, do not eat, drink, or rinse for 30 minutes. Pediatric patients, ages 6-16 years, expectorate after use and rinse mouth thoroughly.