What is the level of fluoride contained within Colgate Duraphat rinse?
Colgate Duraphat rinse contains 0.2% NaF, corresponding to 900/ppm F.
Am I able to order samples?
Please call the Colgate Customer Care team on 01483 401 901 for more information.
What is the shelf life of Colgate Duraphat Rinse?
Shelf life for Colgate Duraphat Mouthrinse is 4 years.
Why should I recommend a weekly fluoride rinse?
As Colgate Duraphat rinse only needs to be used once a week, this can help maximise patient compliance.
Can Colgate Duraphat rinse be used by children?
Colgate Duraphat rinse is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
How do my patients use Colgate Duraphat Rinse?
Patients should use Colgate Duraphat rinse once a week. They should rinse thoroughly for one minute using 5-10ml (equivalent of one to two teaspoonsful), then spit out. Patients should avoid eating, drinking and rinsing their mouths for 15 minutes afterwards.
Can Duraphat Rinse be used every day?
Colgate Duraphat rinse contains a higher level of fluoride than most widely available fluoride rinses. The recommended usage is once a week.
What sort of patients is Duraphat Rinse suitable for?
Patients who are at high risk of caries would benefit from Colgate Duraphat rinse as part of their at-home oral hygiene regime. These include patients with a history of a high level of caries, patients with orthodontic appliances, handicapped or mentally compromised patients, patients suffering from Xerostomia, adult patients with exposed root surfaces.
Is Colgate Duraphat Rinse Clinically Proven?
Yes, Duraphat rinse is clinically proven to be effective in the prevention and treatment of dental caries.1
How does Colgate Duraphat Rinse work?
Sodium fluoride reduces caries by inhibiting demineralisation and promoting remineralisation of the tooth surface
What therapeutic benefits does Colgate Duraphat Rinse provide?
Colgate Duraphat rinse is indicated for the treatment and prevention of dental caries.
Is Colgate Duraphat Rinse available on prescription?
Yes, Colgate Duraphat rinse is a prescription-only medicine. It is available on the Dental Practitioners' Formulary as sodium fluoride mouth wash 0.2%