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Fluoride overdose

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Fluoride overdose

Definition:

Poisoning from an overdose of fluoride.

Poisonous Ingredient:

• fluoride

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Where Found:

• sodium fluoride tablets
• sodium fluoride liquid
• Tri and multivitamins with fluoride (Tri-Vi-Flor, Poly-Vi-Flor, Vi-Daylin F)
• fluoridated water
• some mouthwashes (ACT, Fluorigard)
• some toothpastes (Crest, Aqua Fresh, Colgate MFP)
• roach powders
• etching cream

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

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