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Medicom® Duraflor® Halo 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish helps prevent caries with the highest allowable fluoride concentration. The convenient “peel and apply” package reduces mess and risk of cross-contamination.
Comes in two flavours - Spearmint and Wild Berry - and two packaging options (250 units and 32 units). Each unit is 0.5 mL
Features and benefits include:
Duraflor Halo 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish is available in the following flavours and package sizes:
- Spearmint Flavour (Item Number: 116126): 250 units.
- Spearmint Flavour (116127): 32 units.
- Wild Berry Flavour (116128): 250 units.
- Wild Berry Flavour (116129): 32 units.
Q: Is Duraflor Halo recommended for infants?
A: Duraflor has a very low ingestion level. It can be applied on infants from the time they have their first teeth. There is no recommended age to start using varnish, but many public health agencies start applying varnish as soon as teeth erupt, which would be anywhere from 6 to 9 months of age. Because of the alcohol content in the varnish, some stinging or burning is normal if a child has cuts in his or her mouth.
Q: How should Duraflor be applied in infants and young children?
A: For an infant, place the child on the parent’s lap with the child’s head on the parent’s knees and the child’s legs around the parent’s waist. Position yourself knee-to-knee with the parent and treat the child from behind its head. Or, place the infant on an exam table and work from behind the head.
Q: Is Duraflor Halo easy to apply?
A: Duraflor application is a one-step paint-on process that dries to a natural tooth colour. A dentist or Hygienist paints Duraflor Halo on with a small brush after the tooth is dried with air or cotton. Duraflor Halo sets on contact with saliva or moisture. Patients can leave immediately after application.
Q: Is there a colour to Duraflor Halo?
A: Yes, in Canada, there is a slight yellow tint to Duraflor, which should remain on the teeth until the treatment is over. In the U.S. – it is white – called Halo.
Q: How long should Duraflor Halo be left on teeth?
A: Duraflor Halo varnish should remain on teeth at least 4-6 hours for maximum effect. Patients should be advised not to eat for 30 minutes following application and to follow a soft diet and avoid hot liquids for the rest of the day. Duraflor Halo can be removed by brushing and flossing your teeth.
Q: How long does one application of Duraflor Halo last?
A: Studies indicate that Duraflor Halo lasts up to 6 months. (Source: Canadian Dental Association Journal- Nov. 1990).
Q: How many times a year should Duraflor Halo be applied?
A: Standard application is at three-month intervals (or 4 times a year) for high-risk children and at six-month intervals (or twice a year) for children who are not considered high risk, until they reach adulthood. Adults can also benefit from fluoride varnish treatment and can choose to continue their treatment at a slower pace, as determined in consultation with their dentist.
Q: Are there any contraindications for the use of Duraflor Halo?
A: People with ulcerative gingivitis and/or stomatitis should avoid using Duraflor Halo, as should those with known allergies or reactions to colorphy (colophonium) or similar agents. Avoid ingestion during application. Duraflor should not be used as a systemic treatment. See package insert for complete instructions for use.
Q: Are there any interactions associated with Duraflor Halo?
A: To avoid interactions, other fluoride preparations, such as gels or foams, should not be administered on the same day as Duraflor is applied. The routine use of fluoride tablets and rinses should be interrupted for several days after initial treatment. See package insert for complete instructions for use.
Q: Are there any adverse reactions associated with Duraflor Halo?
A: Endematous swelling has been reported only in rare instances, especially after application to extensive surfaces. Dyspnea, although extremely rare, has occurred in asthmatic people. Nausea has been reported when extensive applications have been made to patients with sensitive stomachs. If required, varnish is easily removed with thorough tooth brushing and rinsing. See package insert for complete instructions.
Q: Is a prophy cleaning necessary before applying Duraflor Halo?
A: No, a superficial teeth cleaning before applying Duraflor is sufficient.
Q: Do teeth have to be kept dry while applying Duraflor Halo?
A: No. Teeth do not have to be kept dry while applying Duraflor because Duraflor sets immediately on contact with saliva. However, it will be easier for you to work in a dry space since your brush can also harden when it comes into contact with saliva. To make application easier, use gauze and cotton rolls to keep the area you are working in dry.
Technical Documents
View the Allergen Statement for Medicom Duraflor Halo - 1033 10033 1011 10011.
View the SDS Medicom Duraflor Halo 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish (EN).
View the TDS Medicom Duraflor Halo 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish (EN).
View the TDS Medicom Duraflor Halo 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish (FR).