Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Vitamins/minerals/supplements
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PHARMAFLUR |
| Manufacturer |
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Pharmics Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Fluoride (as sodium) 1mg; scored chewable tabs; cherry flavor; dye-free. |
| Indications |
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Prevention of dental caries where water fluoridation is <0.6ppm. |
| Children |
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If fluoride <0.3ppm: 6months–3yrs: 0.25mg daily; 3–6yrs: 0.5mg daily; 6–16yrs: 1mg daily. If fluoride 0.3–0.6ppm: 6months–3yrs: 0.125mg daily; 3–6yrs: 0.25mg daily; 6–16yrs: 0.5mg daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Fluoride content of water >0.6ppm. |
| 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 |
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Chew tabs—1000 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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