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Applies the ADA fluoride supplementation schedule by age and water fluoride concentration, and shows the probably toxic dose of 5 mg F per kilogram.
ADA supplementation schedule
Under 6 months: none. 6 months to 3 years: 0.25 mg if water under 0.3 ppm. 3 to 6 years: 0.5 mg under 0.3 ppm, 0.25 mg at 0.3-0.6 ppm. 6 to 16 years: 1 mg under 0.3 ppm, 0.5 mg at 0.3-0.6 ppm
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Supplementation is only appropriate where water fluoride is low, otherwise fluorosis risk rises.
5 mg of fluoride per kilogram body weight, the level at which emergency assessment is advised.