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sodium fluoride (medicine)


sodium fluoride
<chemical> Sodium fluoride (naf). A source of inorganic fluoride which has been used orally and topically to prevent dental caries. It is also effective as a pesticide and in the therapy of osteoporosis.

Pharmacological action: fluorides, topical.

Chemical name: Sodium fluoride (NaF)