Sodium Fluoride (Systemic)

Brand Names : Fluor-A-Day, Fluoritabs, Fluorosol, PDF, Pedi-Dent, Solu-Flur, Fluoritab, Fluorodex, Flura, Flura-Drops, Flura-Loz, Karidium, Luride, Luride Lozi-Tabs, Luride-SF Lozi-Tabs, Pediaflor, Pharmaflur, Pharmaflur 1.1, Pharmaflur df, Phos-Flur, Flozenges

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Sores in mouth and on lips (rare)

Sodium fluoride in drinking water or taken as a supplement does not usually cause any side effects. However, taking an overdose of fluoride may cause serious problems .

Stop taking this medicine and check with your health care professional immediately if any of the following side effects occur, as they may be symptoms of severe overdose:

Black, tarry stools; bloody vomit; diarrhea; drowsiness; faintness; increased watering of mouth; nausea or vomiting; shallow breathing; stomach cramps or pain; tremors; unusual excitement; watery eyes; weakness

Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if the following side effects occur, as some may be early symptoms of possible chronic overdose:

Pain and aching of bones; stiffness; white, brown, or black discoloration of teeth - occur only during periods of tooth development in children

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some individuals. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.