Fluoride deficiency
Treatment with fluoride supplementation
Endekay Fluodrops; sodium fluoride 550micrograms ≡ fluoride ion 250micrograms. Endekay Fluotabs; sodium fluoride 1.1mg ≡ fluoride ion 500micrograms.
Sodium fluoride
Endekay Fluodrops 0.37% drops paediatric
6 months - 2 years: 0.15ml (250micrograms fluoride) once per day.
3-5 years: 0.3ml (500micrograms fluoride) once per day.
6-17 years: 0.6ml (1mg fluoride) once per day.
Endekay Fluotabs 3-6 Years 1.1mg tablets
3-5 years: 1.1mg sodium fluoride daily.
6-17 years: 2.2mg sodium fluoride daily.
Endekay Fluotabs 6+ Years 2.2mg tablets
6-17 years: 2.2mg sodium fluoride daily.
Prescribing Notes:
- Fluoride reduces the formation of plaque acids, prevents mineral loss and promotes re-mineralisation of early decay.
- Tablets should be sucked or dissolved in the mouth and taken preferably in the evening.
History Notes
10/06/2020
Content migrated from LJF website.