FDA Starts Removal of Ingestible Fluoride Products for Children

The US FDA initiated actions to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children and set a goal date of Oct. 31 to finish its review, comment period and removal from the market.

• FDA says products were never approved
• HHS to disseminate best practices for dental hygiene in children
• “The best way to prevent cavities in children is by avoiding excessive sugar intake and good dental hygiene, not by altering a child’s microbiome,” FDA Commissioner Makary said

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