• Clinically proven efficacy against caries¹
• Clinically proven efficacy against dentine hypersensitivity, for 30 days with just one application²
• Quick and easy application
• Tinted for easy visualisation
• Three year shelf life if unopened. For aluminium tube: use within three months after opening. Please refer to use by date on pack
• Use Duraphat Dosage Pad as application guide depending on patient needs

• Active Ingredients: 1mL suspension contains 50mg sodium fluoride, equivalent to 22,600 ppm F, in an alcoholic solution of resin

  
  

  ^{1Marinho V et al (2002) Cochrane Database Syst. Rev. No. 3}

  
  

  ^{2Clark RE, et al (1992) J Clin Res; 71 (Spec Issue): 628}

Colgate Duraphat Varnish is a 22,600ppm Sodium Fluoride varnish for clinical use for caries prevention through deep penetration with fluoride as well as desensitsation of sensitive teeth.

Colgate Duraphat Varnish is to be applied by the dental professional, and is not for self-medication by the patient. Before applying Colgate Duraphat, accumulations of plaque and excess saliva should be removed. Colgate Duraphat is applied as a thin layer to the most affected areas of dentition using a brush, probe or applicator.

Dosage:

For primary teeth up to 0.25mL (5.65mg fluoride)

For mixed dentition up to 0.40mL (9.04mg fluoride).

For permanent dentition up to 0.75mL (16.95mg fluoride).

For caries prevention, the application is usually repeated every 6 months but more frequent applications (every 3 months) may be made.

For hypersensitivity 2 or 3 applications should be made within a few days. The patient should not brush the teeth or chew hard food for 4 hours after treatment. During this time fluids and soft foods may be consumed.

Instructions:

1. If necessary, clean the teeth especially at the sites most susceptible to caries. When groups of patients (eg. in children's dentistry) are to be treated, they should clean the teeth themselves using a toothbrush.

2. Clear one or two quadrants of excessive saliva. Dispense the correct amount of Colgate Duraphat from the tube onto an application/dosage pad. Apply to the teeth using a cotton applicator, probe or brush, painting and dabbing repeatedly to form a thin layer. Then treat the next quadrants in the same manner.

3. It is advisable to begin by applying the varnish to teeth in the lower jaw before too much saliva collects. It may not be necessary to paint the lingual surfaces, as these are generally more caries resistant. Colgate Duraphat should preferaby be applied to those spots most susceptible to caries attack.

4. The yellowish colour of Colgate Duraphat greatly facilitates its application and control. Colgate Duraphat sets in the presence of saliva. The effect of Colgate Duraphat is dependant on the prolonged activity of fluoride. The varnish film should not be removed prematurely. Patients should be advised not to brush their teeth or chew hard food for at least 4 hours after treatment. During this time fluids and soft foods may be consumed.

5. Instruments, clothing etc which comes into contact with Colgate Duraphat can be cleaned with alcohol.