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Generic Name: Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Nitrate (SOE-dee-um FLUR-ide/po-TAS-ee-um NYE-trate)
Brand Name: PreviDent 5000 Sensitive

PreviDent 5000 Sensitive is used for:

Preventing tooth decay. It is also used to help reduce painful sensitivity of the teeth to touch; sweets; or hot, cold, or acidic substances.

PreviDent 5000 Sensitive is a topical fluoride toothpaste. It works by strengthening the tooth enamel.

Do NOT use PreviDent 5000 Sensitive if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in PreviDent 5000 Sensitive

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using PreviDent 5000 Sensitive :

Some medical conditions may interact with PreviDent 5000 Sensitive . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with PreviDent 5000 Sensitive . However, no specific interactions with PreviDent 5000 Sensitive are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if PreviDent 5000 Sensitive may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use PreviDent 5000 Sensitive :

Use PreviDent 5000 Sensitive as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Use PreviDent 5000 Sensitive in place of your regular toothpaste unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Place at least a 1-inch strip of the paste onto a soft bristle toothbrush.
• Brush the teeth thoroughly for at least 1 minute, then spit out the paste. Do NOT swallow. Rinse the mouth well. Spit out the rinse water.
• Be sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth.
• Use PreviDent 5000 Sensitive on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
• Using PreviDent 5000 Sensitive at the same time each day will help you remember to use it.
• If you miss a dose of PreviDent 5000 Sensitive , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use PreviDent 5000 Sensitive .

Important safety information:

• Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than 4 weeks without checking with your doctor.
• If your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
• PreviDent 5000 Sensitive may cause harm if a large amount is swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.
• PreviDent 5000 Sensitive should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old without checking with your doctor or dentist; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using PreviDent 5000 Sensitive while you are pregnant. It is not known if PreviDent 5000 Sensitive is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use PreviDent 5000 Sensitive , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of PreviDent 5000 Sensitive :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include bloody vomit; burning in the mouth; diarrhea; drooling; nausea; sore tongue; stomach pain or cramping; or vomiting.

Proper storage of PreviDent 5000 Sensitive :

Store PreviDent 5000 Sensitive at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep PreviDent 5000 Sensitive out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about PreviDent 5000 Sensitive , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• PreviDent 5000 Sensitive is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about PreviDent 5000 Sensitive . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.