Colgate Duraphat Toothpaste
Dental
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Colgate Duraphat Toothpaste
Dental
Medication features
Colgate Duraphat 5000 toothpaste is a prescription-only toothpaste for the prevention of dental caries in adults. It is prescribed particularly to patients with a high risk from caries. Colgate Duraphat toothpaste contains fluoride as a sodium salt. It belongs to a group of medicines known as caries preventing agents.
- High fluoride toothpaste containing 5000ppm sodium fluoride
- Sodium fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay
- Two strengths available: 0.619% and 1.1%
Overview
NOTE: After selecting this product, you will need to complete a short assessment, so we can make sure this medication is suitable for you. Pricing is provided as a reference only. The final decision on issuing this medication remains with our Prescriber / Pharmacist.
Colgate Duraphat toothpaste provides better cavity protection than regular toothpaste because it contains approximately four times the amount of fluoride than other fluoride containing products.
It helps prevent dental plaque from forming, reducing harmful plaque acids that leads to tooth decay. Early use of this high fluoride toothpaste can help reverse enamel demineralisation, and repair the damaged area.
Buy Colgate Duraphat toothpaste from Pharmacy Online following a short online consultation with our pharmacists.
FAQ
What is Colgate Duraphat 5000 toothpaste?
Colgate Duraphat fluoride toothpaste is a prescription-only toothpaste that belongs to a group of medicines known as caries preventing agents. It contains 5000 ppm of sodium fluoride - 4X the amount of fluoride found in normal toothpaste.
It is used to prevent dental caries in adults. It is prescribed particularly to patients with a high risk from caries. Colgate Duraphat contains fluoride as a sodium salt.
How does Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm work?
Sodium fluoride, when applied topically after tooth eruption reduces caries by inhibiting demineralisation and promoting remineralisation of the surface of the tooth. Fluoride is effective on both the tooth enamel and exposed dentine, preventing tooth decay.
There is a clinically-proven relationship, which is dose-dependent, between the fluoride level in a daily toothpaste and the degree of clinical anti-caries efficacy.
The longer the duration of topical fluoride application, the greater the anti-caries benefits. Clinical studies have shown the efficacy of Colgate Duraphat for at home use.
What are the benefits of using Colgate Duraphat?
The main benefit of using Colgate Duraphat is the protection it provides against the occurrence of dental caries in adults over the age of 18. It effectively prevents formation caries when used on a regular basis.
It can also be used on:
- exposed root surfaces
- current or historical tooth decay
- dry mouth
- orthodontic appliances
- high sugar diet
How do I use Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm?
Duraphat Toothpaste is to be used by persons who are aged 18 and above. Use Colgate Duraphat according to the instructions of your dentist or doctor. If you have doubts about the proper use of this product, ask your dentist.
Use Colgate Duraphat 3 times a day for careful brushing of your teeth, doing the following steps:
- Apply a 2 cm toothpaste ribbon onto your toothbrush each time you brush your teeth. Two cm ribbon of toothpaste is equivalent to between 3 mg and 5 mg of fluoride.
- Brush your teeth after every meal.
- Brush your teeth vertically from your gum to the tip of your teeth.
- If there is excess foam, spit it out. Do not swallow.
- Brush your teeth for approximately 3 minutes.
If you forget to use Colgate Duraphat, use as soon as you remember. Do not use a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Continue your usual treatment after the next meal.
Colgate Duraphat dosage
Apply 2 cm toothpaste ribbon onto your toothbrush, which is equivalent to 3 mg to 5 mg of fluoride. Do this three times a day, after each meal.
How do I buy Colgate Duraphat online?
You can safely buy Colgate Duraphat online at Pharmacy Online. You will first need to have an online consultation with a prescriber before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Colgate Duraphat is the right medication for your medical condition.
Side Effects
Duraphat Toothpaste, like other medicines, can cause some unwanted adverse effects, although not everybody who uses the toothpaste gets them.
In very rare cases, people treated with Colgate Duraphat have allergic reactions. The symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, and redness.
Some people who used the product reported a burning sensation in their mouth.
If you experience any other side effects that are associated with your use of this product, talk to your dentist, doctor, or pharmacist.
Do not use Colgate Duraphat if you are allergic to sodium fluoride or any of the other ingredients of this product.
Take special care with this product. Duraphat toothpaste has a high fluoride content. Avoid fluoride tablets, chewing gum, drops, varnishes, gels, and fluoride water or salt when using Colgate Duraphat. Your dentist must assess your total intake of fluoride to prevent fluoride accumulation.
If you swallowed a large amount of this toothpaste by accident, and you experience digestive problems, report to your doctor immediately as you may require treatment for those problems.
Duraphat contains menthol, which if ingested accidentally at excessive amounts may cause convulsions, particularly in children.
You may experience stained teeth or speckled appearance of the tooth enamel if you constantly swallow too much toothpaste over months or years.
Fluoridated salt or water should be avoided during the use of Colgate Duraphat. Food and drink, when taken after brushing may inhibit the mineralisation of your teeth. Always brush your teeth with Colgate Duraphat toothpaste after your meals.
The effects of using Duraphat during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not established. If you are pregnant or you are breastfeeding your infant, ask first your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist before you use this toothpaste.
No interactions with Colgate Duraphat and other medicines are currently known. Share with your doctor or dentist a list of all medications you are taking, including those without prescriptions.
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Info Leaflet
Before using Duraphat Toothpaste, or any medications, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet. This provides essential information on side effects, potential interactions and how to use Duraphat toothpaste properly.
