Fluoride (Formulary: Minerals)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
NHS Highland

SODIUM FLUORIDE

Therapy notes

  • For dentate patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy, usually initiate on the 2,800ppm strength.
  • The 5,000ppm strength is reserved for the most severe radiotherapy-induced caries.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Toothpaste (Duraphat®) 0·619% (2,800ppm), 1·1% (5,000ppm)

Editorial Information

Document Id: F310