Luride
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Brand name:
Luride
Pronounced: LUHR-ide
Generic name: Sodium fluoride
Why is Luride prescribed?
Luride is prescribed to strengthen children's teeth against
decay during the period when the teeth are still developing.
Studies have shown that children who live where the drinking
water contains a certain level of fluoride have fewer cavities than
others. Fluoride helps prevent cavities in three ways: by
increasing the teeth's resistance to dissolving on contact with
acid, by strengthening teeth, and by slowing down the growth of
mouth bacteria.
Luride may be given to children who live where the water
fluoride level is 0.6 parts per million or less.
Most important fact about Luride
Before Luride is prescribed, it is important for the doctor to
know the fluoride content of the water your child drinks every day.
Your water company, or a private laboratory, can tell you the level
of fluoride in your water.
How should you take Luride?
Give your child Luride exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It
is preferable to give the tablet at bedtime after the child's teeth
have been brushed. The youngster may chew and swallow the tablet or
simply suck on it until it dissolves. The liquid form of this
medicine is to be taken by mouth only. It may be dropped directly
into the mouth or mixed with water or fruit juice. Always store
Luride drops in the original plastic dropper bottle.
--If you miss a dose...
Give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the
next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular
schedule. Do not give 2 doses at once.
--Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture.
Keep the liquid from freezing.
What side effects may occur?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop, tell your
doctor immediately. Only your doctor can determine whether it is
safe for your child to continue taking Luride.
In rare cases, Luride may cause an allergic rash or some other
unexpected effect.
Why should Luride not be prescribed?
Your child should not take Luride if he or she is sensitive to
it or has had an allergic reaction to sodium fluoride in the
past.
Your child should not take the 1-milligram strength of Luride if
the drinking water in your area contains 0.3 parts per million of
fluoride or more. He or she should not take the other forms of
Luride if the water contains 0.6 parts per million of fluoride or
more.
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