Control Rx
Generic name:sodium fluoride (oral route, dental route, oromucosal route) [ SOE-dee-um-FLOOR-ide ]
Drug class:Mouth and throat products
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 24, 2022.
The Control Rx brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- APF Gel
- Aquafresh
- CaviRinse
- Control Rx
- Denta 5000 Plus
- Dentagel
- Dentall 1100 Plus
- EtheDent
- Fluorabon
- Fluor-A-Day
- Fluoridex Daily Defense
- Fluoridex Daily Defense Enhanced Whitening
In Canada
- Fluorosol
- Koala Pals Fluoride Tooth Gel - Berrylicious Flavor
- Pedi-Dent
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Chewable
- Paste
- Solution
- Gel/Jelly
- Suspension
- Cream
- Liquid
Therapeutic Class: Fluoride Supplement
Uses for Control Rx
Fluoride has been found to be helpful in reducing the number of cavities in the teeth. It is usually present naturally in drinking water. However, some areas of the country do not have a high enough level in the water to prevent cavities. To make up for this, extra fluoride may be added to the diet. Some children may require both dietary fluoride and topical fluoride treatments by the dentist. Use of a fluoride toothpaste or rinse may be helpful as well.
Taking extra oral fluoride does not replace good dental habits. These include eating a good diet, brushing and flossing the teeth often, and having regular dental checkups.
Fluoride may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
This medicine is available only with a prescription.
Importance of Diet
For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. For your specific dietary vitamin and/or mineral needs, ask your health care professional for a list of appropriate foods. If you think that you are not getting enough vitamins and/or minerals in your diet, you may choose to take a dietary supplement.
People get needed fluoride from fish, including the bones, tea, and drinking water that has fluoride added to it. Food that is cooked in water containing fluoride or in Teflon-coated pans also provides fluoride. However, foods cooked in aluminum pans provide less fluoride.
The daily amount of fluoride needed is defined in several different ways.
- For U.S.—
- Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are the amount of vitamins and minerals needed to provide for adequate nutrition in most healthy persons. RDAs for a given nutrient may vary depending on a person's age, sex, and physical condition (e.g., pregnancy).
- Daily Values (DVs) are used on food and dietary supplement labels to indicate the percent of the recommended daily amount of each nutrient that a serving provides. DV replaces the previous designation of United States Recommended Daily Allowances (USRDAs).
