Prevention of dental caries-
(Oral) Infant, child 6 month-2 yr: 0.25 mg qd.
Child 3-5 yr: 0.5 mg qd.
Child, adolescent 6-16 yr: 1 mg qd. If fluoride in drinking H2O < 0.3 parts per million (ppm), give dose listed; if 0.3-0.6 ppm, give ½ dose; if > 0.6 ppm, dont give.
(Topical) Child 6-12 yr: 5 ml 0.09% (0.2% fluoride ion) solution once wk.
Child > 12 yr, adult: 10 ml 0.09% (0.2% fluoride ion) once wk. |