Stannous Fluoride is a prescription medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Prescription only (Rx)
- Brand names
- Burkhart, Gingimed, Gelato Perio Maintenance Rinse, Kids Choice
- Taken
- Oral
- Label
- Massco Dental A Division of Dunagin Pharmaceuticals, revised December 11, 2025 · full label on DailyMed
- Generic
- No · details
What it is used for
Aids in the prevention of dental decay.
Active ingredient
Active Ingredient: Stannous Fluoride
When using this product
DIRECTIONS FOR USE Adults and Children 12 years and Older: Use after regular brushing and flossing. Place gel across length of toothbrush. Brush Thoroughly. Keep on teeth for 1 – 1 1/2 minutes and then expectorate (spit out). Do not swallow. Use once a day for cavity prevention. Supervise children until capable of using without supervision. Children 6-11 Years: See directions above. Adult supervision required. Children Under 6: Consult a Dentist or Physician.
Warnings
If more than amount used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, seek medical help from a poison control center.
Keep out of reach of children
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Is there a generic Stannous Fluoride?
No. The FDA has not approved a generic version yet.
Source: Drugs@FDA (via openFDA), checked October 29, 2026. Marketing status is what companies report to the FDA; whether a pharmacy stocks a product, and what your insurance covers, can differ.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID cbf7907e-72c7-4328-8bd4-bf70daa35ef9.