If you overdose on sodium fluoride you should seek emergency medical help immediately. If the overdose was caused by swallowing too much toothpaste or another dental product, drink water or milk right away, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do not force yourself to vomit unless told to do so by poison control or a medical professional.
Fluoride is commonly used to prevent cavities and is often found in toothpaste, mouthwash, and other dental products. You don’t have to worry about overdosing when simply brushing your teeth because the amount of fluoride in toothpaste is usually not swallowed in large enough amounts to cause harm. Sodium fluoride in drinking water or a supplement does not generally cause any side effects.
However, an overdose can occur if you ingest more than is recommended. Symptoms indicating an overdose of sodium fluoride may include: stomachache, a salty or soapy taste in the mouth, tremors, vomiting, weakness, convulsions, diarrhea, drooling, nausea, shallow breathing, headache, an irregular or slow heartbeat, and heart attack.
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