SODIUM FLUORIDE 2.2 mg

GELDENTALBob Barker Company, Inc.NDC: 53247-200Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

SODIUM FLUORIDE — 2.2 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 4 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil

Solubilizer/Emulsifier

A non-ionic surfactant (Cremophor RH 40) derived from castor oil, used to solubilize hydrophobic drugs. Rare hypersensitivity reactions reported.

Saccharin Sodium

⚠️ Yes — Saccharin

Sweetener

An artificial sweetener. Rare sensitivities reported, including skin reactions.

Sodium Benzoate

⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

⚠️ Yes — Surfactant

Wetting Agent

A surfactant used to improve drug dissolution. Can cause skin irritation in some individuals.

Carbomer Homopolymer

Thickener/Gelling Agent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Methyl Salicylate

Flavoring/Counterirritant

Sodium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Sorbitol

Sweetener/Humectant

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil	Solubilizer/Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil	A non-ionic surfactant (Cremophor RH 40) derived from castor oil, used to solubilize hydrophobic drugs. Rare hypersensitivity reactions reported.
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.
Carbomer Homopolymer	Thickener/Gelling Agent	No	A synthetic acrylic acid polymer used to create gels and thicken topical formulations.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Methyl Salicylate	Flavoring/Counterirritant	No	Oil of wintergreen. Used as a flavoring agent and topical counterirritant (creates a warming sensation). Can cause sensitivity in aspirin-intolerant individuals.
Sodium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. 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.