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stannous fluoride (SnF2, Fluoristan)
Also see sodium fluoride
Indications:
- prevention of dental caries, dental plaque & gingivitis
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
Related
fluoride (F-)
General
salt
metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM cid=24550
References
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug
Formulary, 1998
- Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary
Component-of
hydrofluoric acid/sodium fluoride/stannous fluoride