Overview
DESCRIPTION: Active Ingredients: Each Chewable Tablet Contains: Vitamin A (as Retinyl Acetate) ........................................................... 750 mcg RAE Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid: 24 mg, Sodium Ascorbate: 36 mg) ................. 60 mg Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) .................................................... 10 mcg (400 IU) Vitamin E (as DL-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) ....
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY It is well established that fluoridation of the water supply (1 ppm fluoride) during the period of tooth development leads to a significant decrease in the incidence of dental caries. Flotrex™ Multivitamin Chewable plus 0.5 mg Fluoride Tablets provide sodium fluoride and ten essential vitamins in a chewable tablet. Because the tablets are chewable, they provide a topical as well as systemic source of fluoride. Hydroxyapatite is the principal crystal for all calcified tissue in the human body. The fluoride ion reacts with the hydroxyapatite in the tooth as it is formed to produce the more caries-resistant crystal, fluorapatite.
Indications
- INDICATIONS AND USAGE This prescription chewable tablet is indicated for the prevention and treatment of vitamin and fluoride deficiencies in patients at high risk for dental caries and inadequate dietary intake of essential vitamins. It is specifically formulated to support normal growth and development, promote bone and dental health, and aid in the maintenance of overall metabolic and immune function.
Common Doses
- Refer to label
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One tablet daily, to be dissolved in the mouth or chewed before swallowing. Do not give a chewable tablet to a child younger than 4 years old.
Contraindications
- Contraindications: This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children up to the age 16, in areas where drinking water contains less than optimal levels of fluoride, receive daily fluoride supplementation. Flotrex™ Multivitamin Chewable plus 0.5 mg Fluoride Tablets provide 0.50 mg fluoride in tablet form for children 6-16 years of age in areas where the drinking water fluoride level is less than 0.3 ppm. Flotrex™ Multivitamin Chewable plus 0.
Side Effects
- ADVERSE REACTIONS Folate: Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folate. Adverse reactions have been reported with specific vitamins and minerals but generally at levels substantially higher than those contained herein. However, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions are possible at lower levels.
Interactions
- No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.