Latest prescription information about Fluoride. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.
The test is done to evaluate fluoride toxicity. Fluoride is added at low levels in toothpaste and drinking water in many areas at a level of 1 ppm. It is present in high concentrations in insecticides and rodenticides.
1.9-7.6 µg/dL (1-4 µmol/L)
> 28.5 µg/dL ( > 15 µmol/L)
Fluoride specific electrode
Fluoride poisoning can occur from ingestion of ant or cockroach poisons, death is usually from cardiovascular collapse. Fatal dose is 5-10 g orally.
Drug Name : Fluoride
Indication :
The test is done to evaluate fluoride toxicity. Fluoride is added at low levels in toothpaste and drinking water in many areas at a level of 1 ppm. It is present in high concentrations in insecticides and rodenticides.
Normal Values :
1.9-7.6 µg/dL (1-4 µmol/L)
Critical Values :
> 28.5 µg/dL ( > 15 µmol/L)
Test Method :
Fluoride specific electrode
Interpretation :
Fluoride poisoning can occur from ingestion of ant or cockroach poisons, death is usually from cardiovascular collapse. Fatal dose is 5-10 g orally.
