Acidul

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Last updated on RxList: 10/26/2022

Drug Summary

What Is Acidul?

Acidul (sodium fluoride) Chewable is fluoride tablets used as a dental cavity preventive in pediatric patients in areas where the drinking water fluoride level does not exceed 0.6 ppm F. Acidul is available in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Acidul?

Acidul may cause serious side effects including:

  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • very upset stomach,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting, and
  • staining, pitting, or any other change in the appears of your teeth

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Side effects of Acidul are uncommon but may include:

  • allergic rash or
  • hives

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Acidul

Dose of Acidul ranges from 0.25 mg to 1 mg, depending on the child's age, and the amount of fluoride in their drinking water.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Acidul?

Acidul may interact with other drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements your child uses.

Acidul During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

This medication is intended for children age 6 months to 16 years and is unlikely to be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding; consult your doctor.

Additional Information

Our Acidul (sodium fluoride) Chewable Tablets Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

Drug Description

DESCRIPTION

Sodium fluoride chewable tablets for use as a dental caries preventive in pediatric patients. Sugar-free. Saccharin-free. Each 1 mg tablet (full-strength) contains 1 mg fluoride ion (F) from 2.2 mg sodium fluoride (NaF).

Active Ingredient: Sodium Fluoride 2.2 mg.

Other Ingredients: Cherry flavor, FD&C Red #40, mannitol, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.

Indications & Dosage

INDICATIONS

It has been established that ingestion of fluoridated drinking water (1 ppm F) during the period of tooth development results in significant decrease in the incidence of dental caries. 1 Sodium fluoride tablets were developed to provide systemic fluoride for use as a supplement in pediatric patients from age 6 months to 16, living in areas where the drinking water fluoride level does not exceed 0.6 ppm F.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

See schedule below to determine dosage. Dissolve in the mouth or chew before swallowing, preferably at bedtime after brushing teeth.

AGE

0- 0.03PPM
Water F conten

0.3- 0.6 PPM

6 Mo- 3 Yrs

0.25 mg

0

3 - 6 Yrs

0.5 mg

0.25 mg

6 - 16 Yrs

1 mg

0.5 mg

 Store between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Dispense in a tight, light resistant container as defined in the USP.

HOW SUPPLIED

Fluoride 1 mg* Tablets are supplied in bottles of 1000 (NDC 38245-131-20) as chewable, round, pink, unscored tablets debossed "COPLEY 131" on one side and plain on the other side.

CAUTION: Federal (U. S. A.) law prohibits dispensing without prescription.

Side Effects & Drug Interactions

SIDE EFFECTS

Allergic rash and other idiosyncrasies have been rarely reported.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

No information provided.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS

See CONTRAINDICATIONS. As in the case of all medications, keep out of reach of infants and children.

PRECAUTIONS

See OVERDOSAGE. Incompatibility of fluoride with dairy foods has been reported due to formation of calcium fluoride which is poorly absorbed.

Overdose & Contraindications

OVERDOSE

Prolonged daily ingestion of excessive fluoride will result in varying degrees of dental fluorosis.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not use in areas where the drinking water exceeds 0.3 ppm F or more. These tablets should not be administered to pediatric patients under age 6.

Clinical Pharmacology

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Sodium fluoride acts systemically (before tooth eruption) and topically (post eruption) by increasing tooth resistance to acid dissolution, by promoting remineralization, and by inhibiting the cariogenic microbial process.

Medication Guide

PATIENT INFORMATION

See WARNINGS, CONTRAINDICATIONS and PRECAUTIONS.

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