Medication reference

Sodium Fluoride1.1%, Potassium Nitrate 5%

DENTAL

Sodium Fluoride1.1%, Potassium Nitrate 5%. INDICATIONS AND USAGE: A dental caries preventive and sensitive teeth toothpaste; for twice daily self-applied topical use, followed by rinsing. Helps

Sodium Fluoride1.1%, Potassium Nitrate 5%

Brand names

Sodium Fluoride 5000 ppm SensitiveSodium Fluoride 5000 ppm Enamel Protect

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 adults 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 Sodium Fluoride 5000 ppm Enamel Protect brand of 1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste with 5% potassium nitrate in a tube 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 in 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 pediatric patients 12 years of age or older, apply at least a 1 inch strip of Sodium Fluoride 5000 ppm 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 dentist or physician. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. Children under 12 years of age:consultant a dentist or physician.

Warnings

WARNINGS: Not for systemic treatment- DO NOT SWALLOW. Keep out of the 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 Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC. at 1-800-222-1087 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

11527-70411527-745

Indicated ICD-10 codes

Source: openFDA + RxNorm · 2026

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