Multivitamin, Fluoride is used in the treatment of tooth decay, based on its FDA-labeled indications. It is a vitamin c [epc].
What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is damage to a tooth's surface, or enamel. It happens when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the enamel. Tooth decay can lead to cavities (dental caries), which are holes in your teeth. If tooth decay is not treated, it can cause pain,… More on Tooth Decay →
Indications and Usage: Supplementation of the diet with ten essential vitamins. Supplementation of the diet with fluoride for caries prophylaxis. Contraindications : This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children up to the age 16, in areas where drinking water contains less than optimal levels of fluoride, receive daily fluoride supplementation. Davimet™ with Flouride 0.75 mg Chewable Multivitamin provide 0.75 mg fluoride in tablet form for children 6-16 years of age in areas where the drinking water fluoride level is less than 0.3 ppm. Davimet™ with Flouride 0.75 mg Chewable Multivitamin supply significant amounts of Vitamins A, C, D, E, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate to supplement the diet, and to help assure that nutritional deficiencies of these vitamins will not develop. Thus, in a single easy-to-use preparation, children obtain ten essential vitamins and the important mineral, fluoride. Children using Davimet™ with Flouride 0.75 mg Chewable Multivitamin regularly should receive semiannual dental examinations. The regular brushing of teeth and attention to good oral hygiene practices are also essential. Davimet™ with Flouride 0.75 mg Chewable Multivitamin is a prescription product for the clinical dietary management of the metabolic processes of caries prophylaxis and provides supplementation of the diet with ten essential vitamins.
Dosage
Dosage and Administration: One tablet daily, to be dissolved in the mouth or chewed before swallowing. Do not give a chewable tablet to a child younger than 4 years old.
Warnings
Warning: Keep out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Caution: Do not eat or drink dairy products within one hour of fluoride administration. Should be chewed. This product, as all chewable tablets, is not recommended for children under age 4 due to risk of choking.
Side effects
Adverse Reactions: Folate: Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folate. Adverse reactions have been reported with specific vitamins and minerals but generally at levels substantially higher than those contained herein. However, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions are possible at lower levels.
Is Multivitamin, Fluoride used to treat Tooth Decay?
Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Multivitamin, Fluoride is used in the treatment of tooth decay — vitamin c [epc]. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.
What ICD-10 codes apply to Tooth Decay?
Tooth Decay is coded in ICD-10-CM as K02.
Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Multivitamin, Fluoride is right for you.
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