Zymafluor 0.25mg - Tablets, 300 ST

Zymafluor is used to prevent dental caries (tooth decay) in children and adults, in cases of increased caries activity or where local fluoridation through brushing with fluoride-containing toothpastes is insufficient.

It is best to seek advice from your dentist regarding the most suitable fluoridation measures for you.

Tooth enamel consists mainly of hydroxyapatite. On its surface, bacteria in dental plaque and food cause mineral loss through acid formation. Components of saliva (e.g. calcium, phosphate, fluoride) lead to natural remineralisation. This repair process is overwhelmed when dental plaque covers the enamel surfaces. Mineral loss predominates, and tooth decay develops.

Zymafluor incorporates fluoride into the tooth enamel, thereby increasing its resistance; it inhibits acid-producing bacteria and accelerates the deposition of other mineral salts from saliva.

When taken regularly, the protective effect of fluoride applies to both milk teeth and permanent teeth. However, the most important factor is regular tooth brushing, particularly with fluoride-containing toothpastes.

Dosage form

Tablets

Usage

Zymafluor tablets are available in 0.25 mg* and 1 mg strengths for individual dosing.

0 to the end of the 5th month:

• tablets per day (if less than 0.3 mg of fluoride per litre of drinking water): -
• tablets per day (where there is 0.3 mg to 0.7 mg of fluoride per litre of drinking water): -

From the 6th month to the end of the 2nd year of life:

• Tablets per day (if less than 0.3 mg fluoride per litre of drinking water): *1 Zymafluor 0.25 mg tablet
• tablets per day (if 0.3 mg to 0.7 mg fluoride per litre of drinking water): -

From the age of 3 to the end of the 5th year:

• Tablets per day (if less than 0.3 mg fluoride per litre of drinking water): *1 Zymafluor 0.25 mg tablet
• tablets per day (for 0.3 mg to 0.7 mg fluoride per litre of drinking water): *1 Zymafluor 0.25 mg tablet

From the age of 6:

• tablets per day (if the fluoride content in drinking water is less than 0.3 mg per litre): 1 Zymafluor 1 mg tablet
• tablets per day (for 0.3 mg to 0.7 mg of fluoride per litre of drinking water): *2 Zymafluor 0.25 mg tablets

If the fluoride concentration in drinking water exceeds 0.7 mg/l, no fluoride tablets should be taken.

Method of administration:

• Zymafluor is usually administered once a day. Allow Zymafluor tablets to dissolve slowly in the mouth; preferably in the evening after brushing teeth. (If the child’s age permits, allow the tablets to dissolve alternately on the right and left sides between the gum and cheek.) For young children, the tablets may be crushed, dissolved in a little water and added to a bottle or a solid meal (but not in combination with milk).

Ingredients

• The active ingredient is: sodium fluoride. 1 tablet contains 0.25 mg fluoride ion (= 0.553 mg sodium fluoride).
• The other ingredients are: sorbitol E 420, highly dispersed silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, peppermint essential oil.