Senquel F (Mouth/Throat) (100 gm) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Dr Reddy Laboratories Ltd. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Potassium Nitrate, Fluoride,Sodium Monofluoro Phosphate. This drug comes in the form of Tooth Paste. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 gm and is priced at Rs 61.5 (arround $0.861 US Dollar)
Potassium Nitrate Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Potassium Nitrate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Potassium Nitrate..
Fluoride Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Fluoride is used to prevent tooth decay. It is taken up by teeth and helps to strengthen teeth, resist acid, and block the cavity-forming action of bacteria. Fluoride usually is prescribed for children and adults whose homes have water that is not fluoridated (already has fluoride added).This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
For more details on Fluoride, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Fluoride..
Sodium Monofluoro Phosphate Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Sodium Monofluoro Phosphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Sodium Monofluoro Phosphate..
Senquel F (Mouth/Throat) (100 gm) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Senquel F (Mouth/Throat) (100 gm), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Potassium Nitrate-5% w/w Sodium Monofluoro Phosphate-0.7% w/w Fluoride-917 ppm). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.