FDA moves to take prescription fluoride supplements off the market

FDA fluoride ban proposal stuns dentists and scientists amid health concerns

A long-standing dental treatment aimed at preventing cavities in children may soon disappear from the US market, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moves to eliminate fluoride supplements over safety concerns. The agency announced on May 13 that it intends to remove prescription fluoride tablets and drops, citing potential links to altered gut bacteria, thyroid disorders, and lowered IQ. The decision does not affect fluoride in toothpaste…

FDA plan to ban fluoride supplements baffles and alarms dental experts

Fluoride supplements have been used in the United States for decades and have proven to be safe and effective for decreasing cavities.

Fluoride ban a sign of sick government | Letters to the editor

Removing fluoride from our water supply, which for decades dental and medical experts have credited with improving our dental health, will result in mass suffering of millions of children. The cost of dental care for families will soar and there will be lost productivity due to time off to address dental disease. Children will suffer the most, by experiencing unnecessary levels of tooth decay, requiring painful dental procedures. The personal an…

FDA Plans Ban on Kids’ Ingestible Fluoride Drugs - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on May 14, 2025, plans to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market, citing potential health risks. Unlike fluoride toothpaste or rinses, these unapproved products, swallowed by infants and toddlers, may disrupt the gut microbiome and are linked to thyroid disorders, weight gain, and possible IQ reduction.“The best way to pr…

Never approved children’s fluoride recalled by FDA but dentists push back

An ingestible fluoride prescription drug product for children was pulled from the market on Tuesday after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it was never approved. The products are known as fluoride tablets, according to NPR. These include drops or lozenges meant for children who don’t get fluoridated water to help prevent cavities.

FDA takes first step to remove fluoride tablets and drops for children from the market

The FDA took steps to remove fluoride drops and pills from the market, saying they have been linked to several adverse health conditions. Dental groups support the use of supplemental fluoride as a safe way to promote oral hygiene, citing studies that show it is 'harmless' at low doses.