What drug class is fluoride ion?

fluoride ion is classified as a Radiopharmaceutical Activity.

Is there a generic version of fluoride ion?

Generic versions of fluoride ion may not be available yet. Check with your pharmacist for current availability.

How does fluoride ion work?

fluoride ion mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Fluoride ion

Also sold as: ACT Anticavity Fluoride Kids Wild Watermelon

Radiopharmaceutical ActivityPrescription Only0

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Radiopharmaceutical Activity (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for fluoride ion.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Use ■ aids in the prevention of dental cavities

Dosage & Administration

Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist or doctor children 2 to 6 years of age instruct children under 6 years of age in good brushing and rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing). Supervise children under 6 years as necessary and use a pea-sized amount until your child is capable of using without supervision. children under 2 years of age do not use unless directed by a dentist or doctor

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age . If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗