Description
About Senquel-AD Mouth Wash
Senquel-AD Mouth Wash belongs to the class of ‘oral and dental products’ primarily used to treat dental problems. Senquel-AD Mouth Wash effectively treats various dental problems, such as bad breath (also called halitosis), cavities (little holes in your teeth), gum/periodontal disease (infection of gums surrounding teeth), mouth sores, tooth-erosion (loss of tooth structure), and tooth sensitivity (pain/discomfort to your teeth caused by eating icecreams, cool drinks, and sweets).
Senquel-AD Mouth Wash consists of two medicines, namely: Potassium nitrate and Sodium fluoride. Potassium nitrate is used to prevent cavities and reduce pain from sensitive teeth. Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to tooth decay and bacteria which are responsible for cavities, and it also helps to strengthen the teeth enamel.
Use Senquel-AD Mouth Wash as instructed by your doctor. Senquel-AD Mouth Wash should be used as indicated on the label or as directed by your dentist. Keep your mouth closed and swish the rinse vigorously. Don’t swallow mouth rinse; you should spit it out. The fluoride in most fluoride rinses can be toxic if you swallow large enough amounts. In some cases, Senquel-AD Mouth Wash can cause side effects like gastric distress, staining of teeth, eczema, urticaria, and atopic dermatitis. Most of these side effects of Senquel-AD Mouth Wash do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Senquel-AD Mouth Wash or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Senquel-AD Mouth Wash . The fluoride in most fluoride rinses can be toxic if you swallow large enough amounts. If you allow your child to use mouthwash, supervise to be sure that they spit it out and don’t swallow it. Don’t wash away the Senquel-AD Mouth Wash ; to get the most benefit from a fluoride mouthwash, avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for at least 30 minutes. Don’t take the Senquel-AD Mouth Wash , if fluoride content in water is more than 0.6 ppm.
Uses of Senquel-AD Mouth Wash
Medicinal Benefits
Senquel-AD Mouth Wash consists of two medicines, namely: Potassium nitrate and Sodium fluoride. Potassium nitrate is used to prevent cavities and reduce pain from sensitive teeth. Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to tooth decay and bacteria which are responsible for cavities, and it also helps to strengthen the teeth’ enamel. It also treats various dental problems, such as bad breath (also called halitosis), gum/periodontal disease (infection of gums surrounding teeth), mouth sores, and tooth erosion (loss of tooth structure).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Senquel-AD Mouth Wash
- Gastric distress
- Staining of teeth
- Eczema
- Urticaria
- Atopic dermatitis
- Dizziness
- Trouble breathing
- Itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
Drug Warnings
If you are known to be allergic to Senquel-AD Mouth Wash or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Senquel-AD Mouth Wash . Don’t swallow mouth rinse, spit it out. The fluoride in most fluoride rinses can be toxic if you swallow large enough amounts. If you allow your child to use mouthwash, supervise to be sure that they spit it out and don’t swallow it. Don’t wash away the Senquel-AD Mouth Wash , to get the most benefit from a fluoride mouthwash, avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for at least 30 minutes. Don’t take the Senquel-AD Mouth Wash , if fluoride content in water is more than 0.6 ppm.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions:Â No interactions found.
Drug-Food Interactions:Â No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions:Â No interactions found.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat sugary foods with meals. Your mouth makes more saliva during meals. This helps to reduce the effect of acid production and to rinse pieces of food from the mouth.
- Limit between-meal snacks. If you crave a snack, choose something nutritious. Think about chewing sugarless gum afterward to increase saliva flow and wash out food and acid.
- Drink more water. Fluoridated water can help prevent tooth decay. If you choose bottled water, check the label for the fluoride content.
- Brush your teeth twice a day.
- Floss once a day.
- Avoid carbonated drinks, starchy foods, sticky candies, and sweets.
Special Advise
- Use of Senquel-AD Mouth Wash may cause temporary discoloration of the teeth or tongue, which can be removed by twice-daily brushing with Senquel-AD Mouth Wash  or consulting your dentist.
- Avoid drinking beverages like tea or coffee and smoking, especially up to 1 hour after using Senquel-AD Mouth Wash .
- Children under 2 months of age should not use Senquel-AD Mouth Wash until and unless recommended by a dentist or doctor.
- Don’t wash away the Senquel-AD Mouth Wash at least for 30min to get the most benefit from a fluoride mouthwash.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Dental Problems: Dental and oral health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental cavities, gum disease, and mouth sores. Signs and symptoms include ulcers in the mouth, bleeding or swollen gums after brushing or flossing, chronic bad breath, sudden sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures or beverages, pain or toothache, loose teeth, pain with chewing or biting swelling of the face, and cheek, cracked or broken teeth and frequent dry mouth.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Senquel-AD Mouth Wash if taken along with alcohol is not known to interact, but it should be taken in limit.
Pregnancy
CAUTION
Senquel-AD Mouth Wash is a pregnancy risk category B. It is not known whether it will harm the baby. So, take it only if recommended by a doctor and if the risks outweigh the benefits.
Breast Feeding
CAUTION
It is not known whether Senquel-AD Mouth Wash passes through breastmilk. So, breastfeeding women should take Senquel-AD Mouth Wash only if recommended by a doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Senquel-AD Mouth Wash does not cause any effect on driving a motor vehicle.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Senquel-AD Mouth Wash is safe to be used in case of any liver impairment. Please consult your doctor in case of any concerns.
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