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Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Sancilio & Company

Liquid Category: Mineral
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored is a dietary supplement by Sancilio & Company with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing tooth decay (cavities), strengthening tooth enamel, dental care for children in low-fluoride areas.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored by Sancilio & Company

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: fluoride at a concentration of 0.5 mg per milliliter, delivered as a grape-flavored liquid. Fluoride is a mineral that helps strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities.

The inactive ingredients are water, glycerin, xylitol, propylene glycol, natural grape flavor, sucralose, methyl paraben, and propyl paraben—these are the carriers, sweeteners, and preservatives that make up the liquid base.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supplemental source of fluoride.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dental caries, tooth enamel strength, cavity prevention.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Fluoride is rated "Effective" for Dental caries (Natural Medicines).

Fluoride in this formulation is effective for preventing dental cavities (tooth decay). It's also possibly effective for reducing dental plaque, helping with gingivitis (gum inflammation), and strengthening bones in cases of osteoporosis.

The evidence is strongest for cavity prevention; the other uses show promise but need more research to pin down how well they really work.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fluoride

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Fluoride at the recommended dental dose is generally well tolerated, with most people experiencing no problems. The most common side effect when taken by mouth is gastrointestinal upset.

Rare serious reactions include allergic responses—hives, skin rashes, lip swelling, or respiratory symptoms—and in very rare cases, a sore mouth. Fluorosis (tooth staining or spotting) can happen with topical products if you use too much.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding data is mixed. Routine prenatal fluoride supplements aren't recommended; normal dietary intake and fluoridated water are generally considered sufficient.

Some observational research has raised questions about very high fluoride exposure during pregnancy or childhood and brain development, but these findings are still being studied and we don't yet know if any risk applies at typical exposure levels. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for your situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fluoride

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we hold on file. That's good news, but it's still worth confirming with your own doctor or pharmacist that there's nothing to watch for with your specific medications.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is an effective way to help prevent cavities in children or adults when used at the recommended dose. It's well tolerated in most people, though gastrointestinal upset and rare allergic reactions are possible.

If you're pregnant or nursing, or if you're giving this to a child, check with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure the dose fits your family's overall fluoride intake—you want to stay in the safe range and avoid excess.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 18, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored, straight from the product label.

Brand Sancilio & Company
Barcode (UPC) 344946103280
Net contents 1.6 Fluid Ounce(s); 50 Milliliter(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 18, 2021
DSLD ID 264209
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children (All), Infants/Baby (0 - 1 Year), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored by Sancilio & Company, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
344946103280
IngredientAmount% DV
Fluoride0.5 mg--

Other ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Xylitol, Propylene Glycol, natural Grape flavor, Sucralose, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

SCI Developing Good Science into Great Medicine

Formula

(Sodium Fluoride Oral Solution, USP)

Formulation

No dyes, artificial flavors or sugar Saccharin and gluten free

Precautions

Dispense under a physician's order

Caution: Should be used only when the fluoride content of the drinking water supply is known to be 0.6 parts per million or less.

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Keep this product out of the reach of children. If overdosage is suspected, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately 1-800-222-1222.

The manufacturer of this product requires that it be dispensed only under the order of a physician or licensed medical practitioner.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Adds a negligible amount of sugar

The numeric identifier on this product's labeling is an assigned product code for use with pharmacy-level, health-insurance and state level reimbursement programs and is not intended to denote registration with the FDA.

44946-1032-8

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Indications and Usage: As a supplemental source of fluoride. Dosage and Administration: Daily oral dose: (in areas where the drinking water contains less than 0.3 ppm F); 6 months to age 3: one half dropperful (1/2 mL); age 3-6: one dropperful (1 mL); age 6-16: two dropperfuls (2mL). When drinking water is partially fluoridated (0.3 to 0.6 ppm F inclusive) dose as follows: 6 months to age 3: Fluoride supplementation not indicated; age 3-6: one half dropperful (1/2 mL); age 6-16: one dropperful (1mL).

Dispense in original container.

Storage

Keep tightly closed.

Store at controlled room temperature 15 degrees to 30 degrees C (59 degrees to 86 degrees F).

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA

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Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored by Sancilio & Company label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored by Sancilio & Company

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Fluoride

No known
interactions
0.5 mg per serving Form: Sodium Fluoride

Fluoride is a mineral best known for preventing cavities and strengthening tooth enamel, and it is widely used in toothpaste, mouth rinses, and commun...

Fluoride monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Xylitol, Propylene Glycol, Natural Grape flavor, Sucralose, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored by Sancilio & Company Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored, from the product label.

Sancilio & Company

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Name
Sancilio & Company, Inc.
Street Address
3874 Fiscal Court
City
Riviera Beach
State
FL
ZipCode
33404
Phone Number
(800) 724-8711
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored by Sancilio & Company: Common Questions

Does Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored by Sancilio & Company interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The data is mixed. Routine prenatal fluoride supplements aren't recommended—normal dietary intake and water fluoridation are usually enough. For breastfeeding, we don't hold specific safety data. Some research has raised exploratory questions about very high fluoride exposure and fetal brain development, but we don't yet know if that risk applies at typical doses. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's best for you and your baby.
Can my child take this, or is there a risk of fluorosis?
Yes, children can take fluoride drops—they're designed for that. Fluorosis (tooth staining) happens when there's excess fluoride, especially during tooth formation. The key is sticking to the recommended dose your doctor or dentist prescribes and making sure your child isn't getting fluoride from other sources at the same time (like fluoridated water or toothpaste swallowed during brushing).
What are the common side effects?
Most people have no side effects. The most common one is stomach upset when taken by mouth. Rare serious reactions include allergic responses like hives, rashes, lip swelling, or trouble breathing. If you notice any of those, stop and talk to your doctor right away.
Is this effective for cavities?
Yes—fluoride is effective at preventing dental cavities. It works by strengthening tooth enamel and making it more resistant to decay. It may also help with plaque and gum health, though those uses aren't as well proven.
Does this product have any fillers or extra ingredients I should know about?
The active ingredient is fluoride. The inactive ingredients are water, glycerin, xylitol, propylene glycol, natural grape flavor, sucralose, and two parabens (methyl and propyl)—those are preservatives and carriers that keep the liquid stable and palatable.

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The Full Monographs Behind Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

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Sources & How We Checked

Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg/mL Grape Flavored's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 39 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Fluoride 39 references
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See these in context on the Fluoride monograph →

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