Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Vitamins/minerals/supplements
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LURIDE DROPS |
| Manufacturer |
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Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Fluoride (as sodium) 0.5mg/mL; peach flavor; sugar- and saccharin-free. |
| Also |
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• LURIDE LOZI-TAB
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| Indications |
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Prevention of dental caries where water fluoridation is <0.6ppm. |
| Children |
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If fluoride <0.3ppm: 6 mos–3 yrs: 0.5mL (½ dropperful) daily; 3–6 yrs: 1mL (1 dropperful) daily; 6–16 yrs: 2mL (2 dropperfuls) daily. If fluoride 0.3–0.6ppm: 3–6 yrs: 0.5mL (½ dropperful) daily; 6–16 yrs: 1mL (1 dropperful) daily. |
| Precautions |
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Dental fluorosis in chronic overdosage. |
| Interactions |
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Insoluble calcium fluoride with dairy products. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Rash. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—120
Drops—50mL |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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