stannous fluoride (SnF2, Fluoristan)

Introduction

Also see sodium fluoride

Indications

• prevention of dental caries, dental plaque & gingivitis

Contraindications

pregnancy-category :value ?

safety-in-lactation :value ?

Pharmacokinetics

• elimination :route kidney

Adverse effects

• uncommon (< 1%)
  • rash, GI upset, nausea/vomiting, mucous membrane ulceration, tremors, stomach cramps, may stain teeth

Drug interactions

• magnesium, aluminum & calcium decrease absorption of fluoride

More general terms

• salt
• metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)

Additional terms

• fluoride (F-)

Component of

• hydrofluoric acid/sodium fluoride/stannous fluoride

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=24550