Colgate® PreviDent® Varnish (5% Sodium Fluoride - Rx Only)

  • Colgate Total® Advanced Health Mouthwash

The Prevident® fluoride varnish is a topical, in office treatment for sensitive teeth. Quick, even application and varnish dries to natural teeth enamel color.

Benefits

  • 4X greater fluoride uptake vs. 3M™ Varnish™ in lesioned enamel1
  • 5% sodium fluoride, clinically proven for hypersensitivity relief 2-3
  • Contains Xylitol

  • Ingredients

    1 mL of this suspension contains 50 mg sodium fluoride, equivalent to 22.8 mg fluoride ion, in an alcoholic solution of synthetic resins.

  • Available In

    • Grape Bubble Gum - 0.4 mL per unit dose (50 unit dose per box)
    • Raspberry - 0.4 mL per unit dose (50 unit dose per box)
    • Mint - 0.4 mL per unit dose (50 unit dose per box)

  • Important Safety Information

    PreviDent® Varnish is a topical fluoride for the treatment of dentinal sensitivity.

    This is a Brief Summary of Risk Information. Please see package insert or below for full prescribing information.

    *Compared to original Colgate® PreviDent® Varnish; in vitro fluoride uptake in lesioned enamel. 3M Vanish™ is a trademark of 3M company.

    1. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. 2012. 
    2. Gaffer A et al. Compend Contin Educ. 1998; 19(11): 1088-1090, 1092, 1094 passim. 
    3. Ritter AV, de L Dias W, Miguez P, et al.J Am Dent Assoc. 2006;137(7):1013-1020. 

  • Prescribing Information

    Description

    PreviDent® 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish contains 22,600 ppm fluoride. It has a strong desensitizing action when applied to dental surfaces, treating hypersensitivity quickly and easily. This product sets rapidly on contact with saliva, resulting in patient comfort and acceptance. PreviDent® Varnish will leave a thin film on the teeth after application.

    Indications

    PreviDent® Varnish is a topical fluoride for the treatment of dentinal sensitivity.

    Dosage

    To be administered by the dental professional for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.

    Directions For Use

    Please observe when treating hypersensitive teeth 

    • Wash and dry tooth surface.
    • Mix well prior to application.
    • Apply product with supplied brush in the conventional manner.
    • Thin excess varnish on the tooth's surface until the varnish surface is dry.
    • Covers even moist teeth with a coating of varnish film for several hours which occludes the openings of the dentinal tubules.
    • Hardens on contact with saliva so the patient may leave immediately after application of the product.
    • It is recommended that the patient be instructed to eat only soft foods for 2 hours after treatment.

    Contraindications

    Ulcerative gingivitis and stomatitis.

    Interactions

    When PreviDent® Varnish is applied, other fluoride preparations such as fluoride gels should not be administered during the same day. The routine use of fluoride tablets should be interrupted for several days after treatment.

    Adverse Reactions

    Edematous swellings have been reported only in rare instances in some fluoride varnish products, especially after application to extensive surfaces. Dyspnea, although extremely rare, has occurred in asthmatic children. Nausea has been reported when extensive applications have been made. If required, varnish film can be removed with a thorough brushing. Store in a cool, dry place.

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