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PerioMed

Dosage form: rinse
Ingredients: stannous fluoride 1.53mg in 1g
Labeler: 3M ESPE Dental Products
NDC code: 48878-3315

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 2, 2023.

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Stannous fluoride 0.63% w/w (0.19% w/v flouride ion)

Purpose

anticavity, antigingivitis, antihypersensitivity, mouthrinse

Uses
  • aids in the prevention of childhood dental decay
  • helps prevent gingivitis
  • helps control plaque bacteria
  • builds increasing protection against painful tooth sensitivity

Warnings
  • When using this product do not use for sensitivity longer than four weeks unless recommended by a dentist.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if sensitivity persists or worsens.
  • Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care.

  • Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

adults and children 6 years of age and older:

  • do not use before mixing with water
  • use immediately after preparing the rinse
  • use as directed by a dental professional
  • use once a day after brushing your teeth with a toothpaste or as directed by your dentist
  • remove cap and seal and replace with pump
  • rotate spout counter clockwise to extend
  • depress pump until medicine comes to the tip of the pump
  • put 1/8 oz. (approx. 2 pump strokes) of concentrated PerioMed Rinse into the provided mixing vial
  • add water to 1 oz. line on mixing vial
  • tightly snap on the cap and shake well
  • vigorously swish rinse between your teeth for 1 minute and then spit out
  • do not swallow the rinse
  • do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing
  • instruct children in good rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing)
  • supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision

children under 6 years of age:

  • consult a dentist or doctor

Other information
  • For professional use only
  • products containing stannous fluoride may produce surface staining of the teeth
  • adequate toothbrushing may prevent these stains which are not harmful and may be removed by your dentist
  • see your dentist regularly
  • this product is not intended for home or unsupervised consumer use
  • for your protection, do not use if seal under the cap is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients

flavor, glycerin, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, sodium saccharin

Questions or comments? 1-800-634-2249

Principal Display Panel – Box Label (Mint – 283.5g)

NDC 48878-3315-0

Mint

3M ESPE

PerioMed™

0.63% Stannous

Fluoride Concentrate

Antimicrobial

Oral Rinse

Non-Alcohol

Formula

IMPORTANT: Read

directions carefully

before using.

Contents:

1 Bottle

NET WT. 10 oz (283.5g)

Principal Display Panel – Box Label (Mint – 78g)

NDC 48878-3315-2

Mint

3M ESPE

PerioMed™

0.63% Stannous

Fluoride Concentrate

Antimicrobial

Oral Rinse

Non-Alcohol

Formula

IMPORTANT: Read

directions carefully

before using.

Contents:

1 Bottle

NET WT. 2.75 oz (78g)

Principal Display Panel – Box Label (Tropical Fruit – 283.5g)

NDC 48878-3317-0

Tropical Fruit

3M ESPE

PerioMed™

0.63% Stannous

Fluoride Concentrate

Antimicrobial

Oral Rinse

Non-Alcohol

Formula

IMPORTANT: Read

directions carefully

before using.

Contents:

1 Bottle

NET WT. 10 oz (283.5g)

PERIOMED 
stannous fluoride rinse
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:48878-3315
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
stannous fluoride (fluoride ion) fluoride ion1.53 mg  in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
glycerin 
methylparaben 
propylparaben 
saccharin 
Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorMINT (MINT) Imprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:48878-3315-01 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 BOX
1283.5 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
2NDC:48878-3315-21 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 BOX
285 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart35507/01/1967
PERIOMED 
stannous fluoride rinse
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:48878-3317
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
stannous fluoride (fluoride ion) fluoride ion1.53 mg  in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
glycerin 
methylparaben 
propylparaben 
saccharin 
Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorFRUIT (FRUIT) Imprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:48878-3317-01 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 BOX
1283.5 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart35507/01/1967
Labeler - 3M ESPE Dental Products (801390852)

 
3M ESPE Dental Products

Further information

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