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"   What is it used for?  Prevention of tooth decay (dental caries) in areas with low fluoride content in the drinking water.    How does it work? Endekay fluotabs contain the active ingredient sodium fluoride, which is a mineral used as a fluoride supplement.  Fluoride is used to help prevent tooth decay. It is thought to work by strengthening the mineral composition of the tooth enamel, which makes the teeth more resistant to attack by acid in the mouth. Fluoride is most effective when taken in childhood, when teeth are developing. Fluoride is added to drinking water in many areas and in general, water is a prime source of the mineral. However, the amount of fluoride in the water varies from area to area, and when levels are too low your dentist may recommend you take supplements. This is especially true for children. Fluoride is also available as mouth rinses and toothpastes, in addition to tablets. Fluoride deficiency increases the risk of tooth decay. Endekay fluotabs provide fluoride and help strengthen tooth enamel, which helps to protect against tooth decay.    How do I take it?  Endekay fluotabs should be sucked or dissolved in the mouth, preferably in the evening after brushing the teeth.  Endekay fluotabs are available in two strengths: 1.1mg sodium fluoride for children aged three to six years old and 2.2mg for children over six years old.  The number of tablets required will vary depending on the age of the child and the amount of fluoride in the local water supply. Always get advice from your dentist or pharmacist. Fluoride supplements should not be used in areas where the water contains more than 700 micrograms per litre (0.7 parts per million) of fluoride. Do not exceed the recommended dose of this medicine, which will be stated in the product packaging or information leaflet supplied with the medicine.    Warning!  Consult your pharmacist or dentist before giving your children fluoride supplements. They can make sure you use the correct preparation and dose of fluoride, depending on the age of the child and the amount of fluoride in the local drinking water. Only use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste to brush the teeth while your child is taking fluoride supplements.    Not to be used in  Areas where the water fluoride levels are more than 700 micrograms per litre (0.7 parts per million).  Endekay fluotabs 6+ years are not suitable for children under six years of age. Endekay fluotabs 3-6 years are not suitable for children under three years of age.  This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.   Pregnancy and breastfeeding Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.  There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used during pregnancy. Small amounts of this medicine may pass into breast milk, however there are no known harmful effects when it is used by breastfeeding mothers.    Side effects Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.  White flecks on the teeth.  Mottling or staining of the teeth if recommended doses are exceeded. Nausea if recommended doses are exceeded.  The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine&amp;#039;s manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.   How can this medicine affect other medicines? It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to make sure that the combination is safe.  This medicine is not known to affect other medicines.    Other medicines containing the same active ingredient  Endekay fluodrops Fluor-a-day tablets  Last updated 01.02.2012 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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