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sodium fluoride topical preparation

under Fluorides, Topical
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More on Fluorides, Topical Definition: Fluorides, usually in pastes or gels, used for topical application to reduce the incidence of DENTAL CARIES.  fluoride-containing toothpastes: index TOOTHPASTES (IM) + FLUORIDES (IM), not here; fluoride-containing mouthwashes: index MOUTHWASHES (IM) + FLUORIDES (IM), not here    Other names Fluoride Varnishes; Varnishes, Fluoride; Topical Fluorides
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
sodium fluoride topical preparation [ Durafluor,Duraphat,Thera-Flur ]
  fluoride varnish containing 50mg/ml NaF; N1 same as NM; topical fluoride caries inhibitor 		0   *Fluorides, Topical *Sodium Fluoride
Pharma Action Cariostatic Agents 		J Oral Rehabil 1980;7(2):167; Wiad Lek 1980;33(1):19

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