ACT Anticavity Fluoride Kids Wild Watermelon (sodium fluoride 0.24 (0.14 w/v fluoride ion)) 1.4 mg

PASTETOPICALChattem, Inc.NDC: 41167-0924Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

SODIUM FLUORIDE — 1.4 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 6 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Benzoic Acid

⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid

Preservative

FD&C Green No. 3

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

FD&C Yellow No. 5

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

Saccharin Sodium

⚠️ Yes — Saccharin

Sweetener

Sodium Benzoate

⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

⚠️ Yes — Surfactant

Wetting Agent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (2000 Mpa.s At 1%)

Potassium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Sorbitol

Sweetener/Humectant

Sucralose

Sweetener

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Benzoic Acid	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid	A preservative related to sodium benzoate. Same allergy cross-reactivity concerns.
FD&C Green No. 3	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A synthetic green dye (Fast Green FCF) used in medications. May cause reactions in dye-sensitive individuals.
FD&C Yellow No. 5	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A yellow azo dye. Common in asthma and aspirin-intolerant patients. One of the most frequently reported dye allergens.
Saccharin Sodium	Sweetener	⚠️ Yes — Saccharin	An artificial sweetener. Rare sensitivities reported, including skin reactions.
Sodium Benzoate	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate	A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate	Wetting Agent	⚠️ Yes — Surfactant	A surfactant used to improve drug dissolution. Can cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (2000 Mpa.s At 1%)	—	No	—
Potassium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust pH in pharmaceutical formulations. Present only in trace amounts in the final product.
Sorbitol	Sweetener/Humectant	No	A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can cause gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, diarrhea) in sensitive individuals or at high doses. Relevant for those following a low-FODMAP diet.
Sucralose	Sweetener	No	A non-caloric artificial sweetener approximately 600 times sweeter than sugar. Used to improve taste in oral medications.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🌾Gluten 🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🎨Dyes & Colorants 🍬Polyols (GI)🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Benzoic Acid

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid

FD&C Green No. 3

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

FD&C Yellow No. 5

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Saccharin Sodium

Sweetener

⚠️ Yes — Saccharin

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Wetting Agent

⚠️ Yes — Surfactant

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (2000 Mpa.s At 1%)

—

Potassium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Sorbitol

Sweetener/Humectant

Sucralose

Sweetener