Drug name: Alpha-Pro Gel Prescribing Information

Description:

Alpha-Pro Gel Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: sodium fluoride and hydrofluoric acid
Dosage form: gel
Drug class: Mouth and throat products

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Indications and Usage:

Topical application of APF gel is indicated in the prevention of dental caries. This treatment is normally used two times per year and should not exceed four times per year.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to fluoride.

Warning:

Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow.

If swallowed during treatment, administer milk, limewater, or antacid. If larger dose is ingested (more than 1/4 ounce), contact poison control and immediately seek medical help. Contains FD&C Yellow No.6.

Related/similar drugs

Biotene, Prevident, fluoride, Prevident 5000 Plus, Denta 5000 Plus

Precautions:

For professional use only. This product is not intended for home or unsupervised consumer use. Repeated use may cause dulling of porcelain and ceramic restorations.

Adverse Reactions:

Developing teeth of children under age 6 may become permanently discolored if excessive amounts are repeatedly swallowed. The following adverse reactions are possible in individuals hypersensitive to fluoride: eczema, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, gastric distress, headache, and weakness.

Dosage and Administration:

After thorough prophylaxis, place gel in applicator tray (not more than 1/3 full). Throughly air-dry teeth and insert tray(s) in mouth. Gel may also be swab applied. Instruct patient to bite down slightly but firmly for one to four minutes. A slight chewing motion enhances coverage interproximally. Remove tray(s) and have patient expectorate excess gel. Instruct patient not to eat, drink or rinse for at least 30 minutes.

How Supplied:

A gel, one bottle contains up to 68 individual applications. Store at controlled room temperature 20°- 25°C (68°-77°F).

Do not allow to freeze.

Active Ingredients:

1.23% w/w Fluoride Ion (0.79% from Sodium Fluoride and 0.44% from Hydrogen Fluoride) in 0.1 Molar Phosphoric Acid.

DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES

LINCOLNWOOD, ILLINOIS 60712 USA

www.dentaltech.com

Questions or Comments?

Call: 1-800-835-0885 (US) or 1-847-677-5500

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DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES

www.dentaltech.com

ALPHA-PRO® APF

TOPICAL GEL

60 SECOND TREATMENT

Acidulated Phosphate Fluoirde

1.23% Fluoride Ion

Rx Only

Vanilla Orange

REF No. 009-4301-002

NET WEIGHT: 17.5 oz. (497g)

ALPHA-PRO
sodium fluoride and hydrofluoric acid gel
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL Item Code (Source) NDC:55346-0943
Route of Administration DENTAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
SODIUM FLUORIDE (FLUORIDE ION) FLUORIDE ION 7.9 mg in 1 g
HYDROFLUORIC ACID (FLUORIDE ION) FLUORIDE ION 4.4 mg in 1 g
Product Characteristics
Color Score
Shape Size
Flavor ORANGE (Vanilla Orange) Imprint Code
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 NDC:55346-0943-1 497 g in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
unapproved drug other 04/01/2013
Labeler - Dental Technologies, Inc. (148312838)
Dental Technologies, Inc.

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