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Quick facts
- How it is given
- oral
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Gum Detoxify
- RxNorm ID
- 416784
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is used to treat
Uses aids in the prevention of cavities * helps prevent gingivitis * helps interfere with teh harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis * helps control plaque bacteria that contribute to teh development of gingivitis
Warnings
Warnings Keep out of reach of children under 12 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children under 12 years of age If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Stannous fluoride 0.454% (0.14% w/v fluoride ion)
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients water, hydrated silica, sorbitol, sodium lauryl sulfate, carrageenan, flavor, xanthan gum, zinc citrate, sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, sucralose, titanium dioxide
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 13 November 2025. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.