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Colgate Duraphat Toothpaste for Tooth Decay
- Prescription high fluoride toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay
- Suitable when a dental assessment has identified a high risk of decay
- Contains 5000 ppm fluoride as sodium fluoride
- Private prescription included
Been advised that you are at higher risk of tooth decay by your dentist? Complete our online consultation for a prescriber to review whether Duraphat 5000 ppm is suitable. Continue regular dental care.
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Product information: Colgate Duraphat Toothpaste for Tooth Decay
What is Duraphat 5000 ppm toothpaste?
Duraphat is a prescription toothpaste containing a high concentration of fluoride. It is used to help prevent tooth decay in adults and young people aged 16 or over, particularly those at risk of multiple cavities in the crowns or roots of their teeth. Fluoride helps protect enamel from acid and supports the repair of early mineral loss.
Duraphat 5000 ppm for tooth decay prevention
A dentist may recommend high fluoride toothpaste when you have active decay or factors that raise your risk, such as dry mouth. Duraphat helps reduce the risk of further decay while your dental team addresses the underlying cause. It cannot fill an existing cavity or replace dental treatment.
During the online consultation, we will ask about your dental history, any advice from your dentist, your age, other fluoride products and relevant medical information. A prescriber will decide whether this product is appropriate. Dental reviews remain important to assess existing decay and whether high fluoride toothpaste is still needed.
How it works
Online consultation
Fill out a simple online form with no GP or pharmacy visits.
Clinical review
A UK-registered pharmacist reviews your details to decide the best treatment option for you.
Receive your prescription
If prescribed, you can get express delivery in discreet packaging right to your doorstep.
Delivery Information
Royal Mail Tracked 24
1–2 working days
£3.99
Royal Mail Special Delivery
Guaranteed next working day delivery
£8.95
Discreet Packaging
All orders are sent in plain, unmarked packaging with no indication of the contents. Your privacy is our priority.
Side Effects
Some people report a burning sensation in the mouth. Rare allergic reactions can include a rash, itching, swelling or redness. Sodium benzoate may cause local irritation, and the spearmint flavouring contains ingredients that may cause allergic reactions. Stop using the toothpaste and seek medical advice if you develop a suspected reaction.
Do not swallow the toothpaste. If a substantial amount is swallowed and you develop vomiting, diarrhoea or abdominal pain, seek urgent medical advice. Keep it out of children’s reach and read the patient leaflet for full safety information.
Frequently asked questions about Colgate Duraphat Toothpaste for Tooth Decay
Duraphat 5000 ppm is a prescription medicine. Complete the online consultation so a UK registered prescriber can review your dental history, risk of decay and fluoride exposure. If suitable, it may be prescribed; you should continue to see a dentist for examination and ongoing care.
It is intended for adults and over who need extra protection against tooth decay, particularly those at risk of multiple cavities. A dentist should have advised you of this. A prescriber can review whether this high fluoride product is suitable.
Its fluoride acts on the teeth to make enamel less vulnerable to acid damage and to support remineralisation during the early stages of decay. It is part of a wider prevention plan that includes dental reviews and reducing how often you have sugary foods and drinks.
It may help limit early mineral loss, but it cannot fill a hole in a tooth or replace a filling. If you have a cavity, toothache or a broken tooth, arrange a dental assessment to find out what treatment you need.
Use it exactly as directed on your prescription and patient leaflet. Brush your teeth, spit out the excess and do not swallow it. Spitting without rinsing helps leave fluoride on the teeth. Ask your dentist or pharmacist if the directions are unclear.
No. This strength is for adults aged 18 years and over. Keep the tube out of children’s reach and do not share a toothpaste prescribed for you with another person.
Tell the prescriber or dentist about fluoride tablets, drops, rinses, gels, varnishes and fluoridated water or salt. Your overall fluoride exposure needs review before using a high fluoride toothpaste; do not add another fluoride product unless your dental team advises it.
Contact the prescriber if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. The product information calls for an individual assessment of benefits and risks before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The need for high fluoride toothpaste depends on your risk of decay. Your dentist should review that risk at routine dental assessments and advise whether to continue. Do not assume it replaces check-ups or treatment for existing decay.
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References
- UK Department of Health and Social Care Delivering Better Oral Health chapter 9 fluoride. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/delivering-better-oral-health-an-evidence-based-toolkit-for-prevention/chapter-9-fluoride
- UK Department of Health and Social Care Delivering Better Oral Health chapter 2 dental team guidance. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/delivering-better-oral-health-an-evidence-based-toolkit-for-prevention/chapter-2-summary-guidance-tables-for-dental-teams
- MHRA Duraphat product leaflet allergen information update. https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-colgate-palmolive-uk-limited-duraphat-5000ppm-fluoride-toothpaste-51g-el-23-a-slash-35