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Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Nitrate
DENTAL
Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Nitrate. INDICATIONS AND USAGE A dental caries preventive and sensitive teeth toothpaste; for twice daily self-applied topical use, followed by rinsing. Helps

Brand names
Denta 5000 Plus SensitiveSodium Fluoride and Potassium NitratePreviDent 5000 Sensitive
Active ingredients
POTASSIUM NITRATESODIUM FLUORIDE
Indications
INDICATIONS AND USAGE A dental caries preventive and sensitive teeth toothpaste; for twice daily self-applied topical use, followed by rinsing. Helps reduce the painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact in adult patients and children 12 years of age and older. It is well established that 1.1% sodium fluoride is safe and extraordinarily effective as a caries preventive when applied frequently with mouthpiece applicators. 1-4 PreviDent® 5000 Sensitive brand of 1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste with 5% potassium nitrate in a squeeze bottle is easily applied onto a toothbrush. This prescription toothpaste should be used twice daily in place of your regular toothpaste unless otherwise instructed by your dental professional. May be used in areas where drinking water is fluoridated since topical fluoride cannot produce fluorosis. (See WARNINGS for exception.)
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Follow these instructions unless otherwise instructed by your dental professional: Adults and children 12 years of age or older, apply at least a 1 inch strip of Sodium Fluoride 1.1% and Potassium Nitrate 5% Sensitive onto a soft bristle toothbrush. Brush teeth thoroughly for at least 1 minute, expectorate, and rinse mouth thoroughly. Use twice daily, (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist or physician. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. Children under 12 years of age: consult a dentist or physician.
Warnings
WARNINGS: Not for systemic treatment - DO NOT SWALLOW. Keep out of reach of infants and children. Children under 12 years of age, consult a dentist or physician. Note: Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist. See your dentist if the problem persists or worsens. Do not use this product longer than 4 weeks unless recommended by a dentist or physician.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use in pediatric patients under age 12 years unless recommended by a dentist or physician.
Adverse reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS Allergic reactions and other idiosyncrasies have been rarely reported. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-844-221-7294 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Mechanism of action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Frequent topical applications to the teeth with preparations having a relatively high fluoride content increase tooth resistance to acid dissolution and enhance penetration of the fluoride ion into tooth enamel.
NDC examples
16571-82369367-3180126-0070
Treats these conditions
Source: openFDA + RxNorm · 2026
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