Colgate Duraphat 2800 Toothpaste

Colgate Duraphat 2800 Toothpaste is a prescription-only treatment that delivers better cavity protection than conventional toothpaste.

It contains 2800ppm of fluoride which is approximately double the amount of fluoride in the strongest normal toothpastes. A high fluoride toothpaste prevents the formation of dental plaque that can make harmful acid that causes decay, but it can also help to repair damaged enamel before it's too late. In the early stages of enamel demineralisation, use of Duraphat can help re-mineralise the eroded area.

Has Colgate Duraphat 2800ppm Changed in Colour & Consistency?

A number of customers have been in contact regarding the colour and consistency of the Colgate Duraphat 2800ppm. The Colgate-Palmolive team confirmed there were some changes in May 2024 with the following information:

"Duraphat 2800 Fluoride Toothpaste PL 00049/0039 was subject to a variation which was granted on 17th May 2024. This variation is related to the removal of titanium dioxide from the formulation with the consequent change in the product appearance. As the only colourant (white) within the product, the resulting reformulated product has a more gel like appearance. There have been no other changes or any change to the efficacy of the product."

Who can benefit from using Colgate Duraphat?

Duraphat 2800 toothpaste is suitable for adults and children over 16 years of age who may be at risk of tooth decay. It can also help in patients with:

- Active tooth decay or a history of tooth decay
- Exposed root surfaces
- High sugar diets
- Orthodontic appliances
- Dry mouth

Also available:

Colgate Duraphat 5000 Toothpaste

Brushing twice a day with Duraphat, reducing dietary sugar intake, and using interdental brushes or floss will all help to reduce plaque and prevent tooth decay.

Duraphat Toothpaste is for use by persons aged 16 years and above.

• Use Duraphat Toothpaste 3 times a day for brushing your teeth
• apply a 2cm ribbon onto your toothbrush for each brushing (2cm provides between 3mg and 5mg of fluoride).
• brush your teeth after each meal. vertically, from the gum to the tip of the tooth.
• spit out excess foam and do not swallow

Like all medicines, Duraphat Toothpaste can cause side effects, although not everybody gets it.

In some rare cases (i.e. less than 1 in 1000 people treated)

Allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions can occur e.g. rash, itching swelling, and redness. Burning oral sensation has also been reported.

For a full list of side effects please read the Patient Information Leaflet.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.