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Sodium Fluoride is a key active pharmaceutical ingredient widely recognized for its role in dental health.
Sodium fluoride is a critical active pharmaceutical ingredient widely utilized in dental care formulations due to its efficacy in preventing dental caries and enhancing oral health. As a fluoride compound, it plays a significant role in remineralizing tooth enamel and inhibiting the demineralization process, thereby reducing the risk of cavities. Its mechanism of action involves the formation of fluorapatite, a more decay-resistant mineral, which strengthens the teeth and provides long-lasting protection against acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars.
In addition to its dental benefits, sodium fluoride is also recognized for its antimicrobial properties, which help in reducing the growth of harmful oral bacteria. This contributes to maintaining a balanced oral microbiome and promoting overall oral hygiene. Sodium fluoride is often included in various formulations tailored for different patient needs, ensuring that individuals receive the appropriate fluoride concentration for optimal dental health outcomes. Its inclusion in compounded formulations allows for customization, addressing specific patient requirements and enhancing therapeutic efficacy.
Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.
We do not have a patient page for this ingredient yet. That does not mean we cannot make it. Bayview compounds this ingredient to a prescriber's order, and our full compounding formulary lists every preparation we make. Viewing the formulary requires a prescriber account.
Prescriber sign inA sample of preparations from our formulary. Strengths and dose forms are customised to the prescription.
Other salt forms of this molecule, and ingredients commonly compounded alongside it.
This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.
Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.
A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.
Our pharmacists work with prescribers to build preparations around a patient's dose, form and tolerances. Ask us what is possible with this ingredient.
